Prawn rolls are an Asian appetizer made of chopped prawns and vegetables wrapped in a flour shell and deep-fried. They can include additional meats and spices, and are served with dipping sauces such as sweet and sour or hot mustard. Wrappers can be pre-purchased or made at home.
A prawn wrap is a type of Asian appetizer that consists of chopped prawns and vegetables wrapped in a flour shell and deep-fried. Often found on Chinese restaurant menus, shrimp rolls can also be made at home. They are usually served with sweet and sour or spicy mustard dip sauce.
For a prawn roll you can use small or large prawns. Larger shrimp are usually cut first, however, and smaller shrimp can also be cut depending on the desired texture of the filling. Some versions may even include additional meats, such as minced chicken breast, for more flavor variety. Although onions or shallots are also usually chopped up if used, carrots and cabbage are usually grated or chopped. Bean sprouts are a frequent addition, and celery, water chestnuts, or red peppers may also be added.
Spices are usually included in a shrimp-egg mixture. Salt and pepper are normally added. Garlic or garlic powder and ginger may also be included for extra flavoring. Sometimes soy sauce is also added. Less traditional versions may add more unusual ingredients, such as apple or cilantro.
The wrappers are thin, usually square, pieces of light dough and are indispensable to any prawn roll recipe. Egg roll wrappers are often pre-purchased at Asian markets or grocery stores, although wonton wrappers can also be used. Alternatively, the wraps can be made at home.
To make a shrimp roe roll, shrimp, vegetables, and fresh herbs are usually fried. Once both the shrimp and vegetables are cooked, any additional seasonings or sauces are usually mixed in. Then, the bun mixture can be placed into the wrappers and the wrappers closed. The edges of the wrappers are brushed with water or beaten egg to allow them to seal tightly.
After wrapping the buns, they are fried, usually in vegetable or rapeseed oil. A finished prawn roe roll is golden brown and crispy on the outside with a warm, crunchy filling. The sandwiches are normally dumped onto a paper towel before serving, but are best served hot. Dipping sauces usually accompany this appetizer.
Although hot mustard can be paired with prawn rolls, sweet and sour sauce is often suggested. Sweet and sour sauce can be purchased premade or made from scratch. Chinese restaurants often automatically provide at least sweet and sour sauce when egg rolls are ordered.
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