How to make Crispy Spring Roll
Crispy Spring Roll (Por Pia Tod) began in China and traveled with migrants to Thailand, picking up Thai flair—glass noodles, herbs, and a bright sweet-chili dip. From sizzling street carts to parties, por pia tod is a crunchy crowd favorite nationwide!!
Ingredients
- 1 spring roll wrapper (wheat wrap)
- 2 tbsp cabbage shredded
- 1 tbsp carrot julienned
- 1 tbsp bean sprouts
- ½ small garlic clove: minced
- 1 tbsp cooked protein (shrimp, chicken, pork or tofu) – optional
- 1 tbsp glass noodles
- Oil for frying
Seasoning
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- A drop of sesame oil
- Pinch of sugar
Instructions
- In a small pan, sauté garlic.
- Add cabbage, carrot, sprouts and protein. Stir-fry 1–2 minutes. Season with soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar. Set aside to cool.
- Lay 1 spring roll wrapper on a flat surface (diamond shape, point facing you.)
- Place filling near the bottom corner, fold over once, fold in both sides, then roll tightly. Seal edge with egg white or water.
- Heat oil in a small pot to 170–180°C (340–350°F). Fry until golden brown, ~2–3 minutes.
- Serve hot with sweet chili sauce.