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Crispy Prawn Spring Rolls Recipe
Ultra-crispy prawn spring rolls! It’s so simple to make and the taste is incredible. This recipe uses simple ingredients to make a Chinese takeaway favourite that EVERYONE loves!!
Homemade spring rolls packed with juicy prawns and a whole load of flavour! When I tell you these spring rolls taste amazing, I am not joking, and they are so easy to make too!
I’m yet to find anyone who doesn’t like prawn spring rolls (I’m convinced these people don’t exist). The golden, flaky wrapper contains a delicious mix of slightly crunchy veggies and perfectly seasoned king prawns. It’s a flavour combination you won’t want to miss!
It’s so easy to make and the taste is out of this world. If you love Chinese takeaways, then oh my, get ready for this!! Just like my vegetable spring rolls recipe, you only need a few basic ingredients and under an hour to make it. Even if you’re new to making spring rolls, this post spills all, including how to roll it like a pro.
Why You’ll Like This Recipe
- It’s so versatile (add whatever ingredients you like)
- A freezer-friendly recipe
- It’s great for large crowds and events
- The perfect appetiser ready in under an hour
- A delicious snack for kids and adults
- It’s a great way to use up leftover vegetables
Watch How To Make Prawn Spring Rolls
Recipe Ingredients
Below are the few ingredients needed to make homemade prawn spring rolls:
- TYJ Spring Roll Pastry (Sheet / Wrapper): I used TYJ pastry (8.5 inches for standard sized spring rolls) anything between 8 and 9 inches would be perfect. Use spring roll pastry sheets 10 inches and larger for giant string rolls. These pastry sheets are so easy to find, they’re usually in the freezer section at supermarkets or Asian grocery stores.
- Prawns (Shrimp): I used jumbo king prawns that I diced into small chunks; you can use any sized prawns that you like. I prefer using raw prawns than using cooked prawns as the taste and texture is a lot better! Feel free to add additional seafood like crabs.
- Vegetables: For classic Chinese spring rolls, you’ll need cabbage, carrots, beansprouts, garlic and spring onions. Feel free to swap and add in your favourite veggies. You can also add shiitake mushrooms for even more flavour.
- Seasonings: A mixture of light soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper and salt are used to season the filling. Occasionally I like to add oyster sauce too!
- Spring Roll Glue: A mixture of flour and water is used to help seal the pastry together. Another way to seal the spring roll wrapper is to use a banana sliced in half. You can use it like a glue stick (I learnt this at a Chinese cooking class and use this method all the time!)
How To Make Prawn Spring Rolls
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to make Chinese takeaway prawn spring rolls. Full recipe instructions are on the recipe card below:
Step One:
Chop and slice your vegetables into thin slices.
Heat a wok or pan over a medium to high heat and add