Nigerian spring roll needs no introduction. If you have been to any true Nigerian party or celebration, I can assure you that it has already introduced itself.
Most people find it in the midst of their ‘‘ small chops” bowls and wonder ”What is this crispy delight ?”
While those who already know it’s name, wonder” How do I make this deliciousness at home?
Well today, I’ll share with you, a no-fail, party-pleasing Nigerian Spring roll recipe.
This spring roll recipe, has been perfected over years of catering for friends and family and you also get an easy recipe on how to make your own crispy spring roll wrappers at home.
—CLICK VIDEO BELOW TO WATCH HOW TO MAKE NIGERIAN SPRING ROLLS––
For the spiringroll filling, you have a choice between pork, beef or chicken , or you can even go meat-less if you want to. The other ingredients and spices are also very accessible, and in the absence of any , you can make easy substitute.
Unlike our first Nigerian spring roll HERE , which was softer on the inside because the cabbage and carrot were steamed; the filling for this recipe below has a little crunch to it, which most people simply adore; and of course the final result comes out crispy and delish.
So without much ado, let me show you how to prepare Nigerian spring roll, the best you have ever tasted.
Ingredients for Nigerian spring roll include:
For the Spring roll filling:
– 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 3 cloves chopped garlic
– 1 medium chopped onions
– 800gr minced meat
(pork, beef or chicken)
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme,
– 1 teaspoon ginger powder,
– 1 teaspoon black pepper and
– 1 teaspoon beef seasoning powder
– 400 grams sliced cabbage
– 3 carrots sliced
– 1/2 cup red and green bell peppers
– 1 tablespoonful mixture of
soy sauce and teriyaki sauce
– salt to taste
How to make Nigerian spring roll at home
- Heat up 3 tablespoons vegetable oil until hot
- Add 3 cloves chopped garlic and 1 medium chopped onions, stir fry until fragrant
- Add 800gr minced meat(pork, beef or chicken) and stir until pale
- Add 1 teaspoon dried thyme,1 teaspoon ginger powder,1 teaspoon black pepper and1 teaspoon beef seasoning powder
- Stir to combine and let the meat absorb the herbs and spices
- Add 400 grams sliced cabbage, 3 carrots sliced, 1/2 cup red and green bell peppers and mix well to combine
- Add 1 tablespoonful mixture of soy sauce and teriyaki sauce and salt to taste. Cook until softened or for 5 minutes if you prefer crunchy veggies
- Transfer into a bowl to cool completely, you can spread out on a tray to cool completely
I reserve half of this sauce for my rice dishes and also use it in my tortilla wraps
Now lets prepare the binder for the wrappers:
- combine 2 tablespoons plain flour/corn flour and 3 tablespoons water and mix to combine
HERE’S HOW TO WRAP NIGERIAN SPRING ROLL AND FRY
– Place the spring roll filling unto the spring roll wrapper and wrap as shown in the video and finally use the binder to seal
- Repeat the process for the remaining spring rolls and wrappers
- Heat up enough oil in a pan test hotness by dipping a skewer into it, if it bubbles quickly then the oil is hot enough
- Fry the spring rolls on both sides until crisp and golden
- Transfer unto a paper towel to absorb excess oil
Serve and enjoy!
Crunchy, Crispy and Delicious!
Nigerian Spring Rolls(Authentic)- How to Make Nigerian Spring Rolls at home (crispy and rich)
Nigerian Spring Roll is a crispy tasty delight that should not be missing on your party table. Here's how to prepare Nigerian spring rolls (pics and video included)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves chopped garlic
- 1 medium chopped onions
- 800gr minced meat(pork, beef or chicken)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme,
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder,
- 1 teaspoon black pepper and
- 1 teaspoon beef seasoning powder
- 400 grams sliced cabbage
- 3 carrots sliced
- 1/2 cup red and green bell peppers
- 1 tablespoonful mixture of
- soy sauce and teriyaki sauce
- salt to taste
Instructions
Heat up 3 tablespoons vegetable oil until hot
Add 3 cloves chopped garlic and 1 medium chopped onions, stir fry until fragrant
Add 800gr minced meat(pork, beef or chicken) and stir until pale
Add 1 teaspoon dried thyme,1 teaspoon ginger powder,1 teaspoon black pepper and1 teaspoon beef seasoning powder
Stir to combine and let the meat absorb
the herbs and spices
Add 400 grams sliced cabbage, 3 carrots sliced, 1/2 cup red and green bell peppers and mix well to combine
Add 1 tablespoonful mixture of
soy sauce and teriyaki sauce
and salt to taste
Cook until softened or for 5 minutes if you prefer crunchy veggies
Transfer into a bowl to cool completely; you can spread out on a tray to cool completely
Prepare the binder for the Spring roll wrappers: 2 tablespoons plain flour/corn flour
+ 3 tablespoons water and mix to combine
Place the spring roll filling unto the spring roll wrapper and wrap as shown in the video and finally use the binder to seal
Repeat the process for the remaining spring rolls and wrappers
Heat up enough oil in a pan test hotness by dipping a skewer into it, if it bubbles quickly then the oil is hot enough
Fry the spring rolls on both sides until crisp and golden
Transfer unto a paper towel to absorb excess oil
