Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken strips, seasoning with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili garlic sauce, and oyster sauce.
- Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Prepare the Filling:
- In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed, then sauté the chopped garlic until fragrant.
- Add the bell pepper, carrot, and cabbage.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the green onions, chili garlic sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are evenly coated and most of the moisture has evaporated.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and mix everything together. Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool completely.
Make the Slurry:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour and water to create a thick slurry.
- Mix well until smooth and set aside.
Assemble the Spring Rolls:
- Lay a spring roll wrapper on a flat surface.
- Place about 1tablespoon of the chicken and vegetable mixture in one corner of the wrapper.
- Fold the bottom half over the filling, then fold in the sides.
- Brush the edge of the wrapper with the slurry and roll it up tightly to seal the spring roll.
- Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Fry the Spring Rolls:
- Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully place the spring rolls into the oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the spring rolls from the oil and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
Make the Spicy Spring Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped garlic, Thai chili, chili garlic sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, red chili flakes, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, honey, and oyster sauce.
- Stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. If you like it spicier, add more chili flakes or chili oil.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or basil, if desired.
Notes
Filling Variations
- You can customize the filling by adding other vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or bean sprouts for additional texture and flavor.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the spring rolls; otherwise, they may absorb too much oil and become greasy.
- You can test the oil by dropping a small piece of bread into it, if it sizzles, the oil is ready.
- You can freeze the assembled, uncooked spring rolls for later use.
- Place them on a baking sheet in a single layer, freeze until solid, and then transfer them to a storage bag.
- Fry directly from the freezer when you're ready to cook.
