It’s no secret that our family loves Asian food, especially the deliciousness at our favorite Thai restaurant. In fact, they serve the best spring rolls in town; I’m not even kidding. They’re made with vegetables and wrapped in a crunchy, flaky shell. So flavorful!
I’ve always wondered how to make spring rolls, more so how to get that crunchy, flaky shell. After eating there not too long ago, I decided to come up with my own spring roll recipe. I wasn’t exactly sure what kind of wrap to use; I knew I didn’t want the traditional egg roll wrap. But we were in luck when we visited a small Asian store in Rogers, and they pointed us to a deep freezer full of spring roll wraps. We grabbed a couple packs in hopes of creating our favorite side.
Chicken fried rice is a whole other matter. My husband makes the best fried rice in town. It’s filled with carrots, peas, onions, eggs… It’s chock full of delicious flavors.
We decided to stuff our spring rolls with fried rice… Nothing else, just chicken fried rice in a spring roll wrap.
Then we deep fried every single spring roll in canola oil, transforming each one into crunchy, flaky rolls of fried rice goodness.
I could lie and say we shared them with neighbors… But they disappeared so quickly, that sadly, it was impossible to share the goodness. BUT I’m sharing the recipe with you, so you can enjoy them too. Be sure to grab our recipe for Chicken Fried Rice, a dish that’s even tastier when it’s made from scratch at home. Enjoy!
Mel Lockcuff: Chicken Fried Rice Spring Rolls {Foodie Friday}
Ingredients
5 cups chicken fried rice (made with Riceland Extra Long Grain Rice)
1 pack spring roll wraps
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 tablespoon water
Instructions
Mix flour and water to paste consistency.
Prepare spring roll wraps according to package directions.
Spoon ⅛ to ¼ cup fried rice into corner of each wrap.
Fold said corner over mixture, fold left and right sides in to form a more rectangular shape, and then roll almost to where it’s wrapped tight.
Dab a bit of the flour/water paste to tip of wrap and finish wrapping tightly.
Drop each spring roll into pre-heated deep fryer, or a pan with at least ½ inch canola oil.
Fry ‘til golden brown; remove and drain before serving.
Serve while warm with your favorite sauce.
Notes
And there you have it. This recipe makes 1-2 dozen spring rolls. It’s such an easy recipe to make, especially if you’re using leftover fried rice. Spring rolls make a great snack or side. And warning: They will disappear FAST! So, grab ‘em while you can!
Growing up, we always had a garden. Tomatoes were a family favorite, and we’d eat tomato sandwiches like they were going out of style. That and corn on the cob. Of course, chocolate always reminds me of my Grandma Atkins. She always had something sweet and delicious waiting for us on her kitchen counter, much to my mom’s dismay I’m sure. It usually involved chocolate, because as Grandma liked to say, she and I were fellow choco-holics. But she also made me eat my veggies, and I still have never been able to make creamed peas and potatoes quite like Grandma’s. Of course, a good burger reminds me of my Grandma Delaney. She raised cattle, and all it seemed she ever made, or even had in her freezer/fridge, were hamburgers. To this day, I LOVE a good burger.
What is your favorite international cuisine?
Our family loves Asian food, especially Thai. But I think my personal favorite would be Mexican food. I could eat enchiladas, tacos, flautas, and tamales for breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day every day. My mouth is starting to water just thinking about it.
What is always in your refrigerator at home?
We always have milk, eggs, butter (real butter), our favorite Black Cherry Greek Yogurt, ketchup, and cheddar cheese in our fridge. Of course, I usually have a bag of chocolate chips lurking around in the freezer part too (One can never run out of chocolate chips; it would be a travesty).
What is your go-to ingredients that you use time and time again? Butter. Definitely butter. It used to be margarine, until I experienced the difference a good stick of butter can make.
Do you have a favorite food indulgence?
Cheesecake has always been a favorite, especially Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust. And then again, I love a good, homemade chocolate chip cookie.
What is your most used cookbook?
There are a few, honestly. Both the family cookbook binder we received as a wedding present and my Grandma’s recipe box are precious to me, and I’ve used them time and again. Of course, I also love my Pennsylvania Grange cookbook Dan’s grandmother gave us when we got married. And I love the old school fundraiser cookbooks my mom used to submit recipes to, as well. All my favorites seem to center around family.
What is your favorite kitchen gadget?
Definitely my KitchenAid mixer. I don’t know what I ever did without it. I use it for EVERYTHING, from mixing up bread to making cookies.
Do you have a favorite food indulgence? What is your go-to ingredient that you use time and time again? What is your favorite food meal to cook at home?
Chicken Enchilada Skillet Casserole… or Chicken Tacos.
What is a cooking tip that you would like to share with beginning cooks?
Don’t be afraid to branch out and try new things, whether it’s a new ingredient, a new kitchen tool, or a new recipe. Experimenting is a HUGE part of learning to cook.
When you’re not cooking, what are your favorite pastimes?
I’m a homeschool mom and a full-time business owner, so both keep me pretty busy. I love to read, craft, work on DIY projects, watch movies, garden and spend time in the great outdoors. We absolutely love traveling together as a family, especially when it involves a good road trip, exploring back roads and wilderness camping. And while I’m waiting for the new season of Call the Midwife, I love watching old re-runs of The Middle.
What else would you like us to know about you?
Thank you for allowing me to share a recipe and a little piece of my world with you!
Mel is a wife and homeschool mom to 2 boys, as well as a lifestyle and travel blogger. She and her family live in Northwest Arkansas. Mel blogs at Adventures of Mel, where she loves to share adventures in crafts, food, travel, DIY, natural living, backyard escapades, and more. She recently published her first eBook, Blog Design Elements of Success. Her work has also been featured on Only in Arkansas, Visit Rogers Arkansas, Great Day Farms, and 66TheMotherRoad Magazine.
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