Last weekend, did you think of any delicious fried dish to treat your family? Today, TasteVN will show you 2 simple yet incredibly appealing ways to make spring rolls with chicken, mushrooms, and potatoes. Let’s get cooking right away!
1. Spring rolls with chicken and mushrooms
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Spring rolls with chicken and mushrooms Serves 4
Boneless chicken thighs 300 gr Chicken eggs 3 pieces Rice paper 20 pieces (or spring roll wrappers) Dried vermicelli 45 gr Dried shiitake mushrooms 30 gr Button mushrooms 60 gr Wood ear mushrooms 10 gr Carrot 1 piece (about 160gr) Onion 1 piece (about 170gr) Green onions 2 stalks Garlic 2 cloves Chili pepper 1 piece Vinegar 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 40 ml Common spices a little (salt/ seasoning/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good, safe dried shiitake mushrooms, safe
- Choose whole dried shiitake mushrooms that are not broken or crumbled.
- When you hold the dried shiitake mushroom, it should feel light and dry without being sticky, indicating it is of good quality.
- You should buy mushrooms when the cap is light brown and has a faint, characteristic aroma of shiitake.
- Do not choose broken mushrooms with strange white spots on the stem, showing signs of mold.
See details: How to choose good, safe shiitake mushrooms
How to choose good crispy wood ear mushrooms
- You should prioritize mushrooms with large, thick caps and fewer small mushrooms at the base.
- The good mushrooms have a dark amber color, the top is slightly shiny, and the underside is coffee-colored.
- Avoid choosing wood ear mushrooms that look too dark, as they may become mushy when soaked and are less crispy.
See details: How to choose good crispy wood ear mushrooms
How to prepare Chicken and Mushroom Spring Rolls
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Prepare the ingredients
You soak the glass noodles, dried shiitake mushrooms, and wood ear mushrooms in water for about 20 minutes to expand.
After that, once the glass noodles are expanded, take them out, and cut them into pieces about 2 finger lengths. The shiitake mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms should be taken out, washed clean with 2 – 3 rounds of water, and then chopped finely.
The oyster mushrooms should be washed clean, sliced, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
The onion should have both ends cut off, the outer layer peeled and washed clean, then diced small. The carrot should be peeled, washed clean, and grated finely.
The green onions should have the roots cut off, washed clean with water, and then chopped small.
Tip: To make the spring rolls tastier, you can add bean sprouts and sweet corn!
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Prepare chicken and marinate filling
To eliminate the odor and clean the chicken, rub it with salt for about 2 minutes, rinse well, and then chop finely.
Effective tips for preparing and removing chicken odor
- Method 1: Rub the chicken with a mixture of salt and vinegar in a 2:1 ratio for about 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water a few times.
- Method 2: You can also replace vinegar with lemon; just rub a few slices of lemon with a little salt on the chicken, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 3: Crush 1 piece of ginger and mix it with a little white wine, then rub this ginger-wine mixture onto the chicken and let it rest for about 30 minutes before cooking.
See details: Effective tips for preparing and removing chicken odor
Put into a bowl the chopped chicken, vermicelli, shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, straw mushrooms, onions, carrots, green onions that have been prepared, and 1 spoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, 1/3 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of ground pepper, and mix well.
Next, crack 3 chicken eggs into the mixing bowl and mix again for the ingredients to blend together.
Note: You should mix the spices with the meat and vegetables first to allow the spices to dissolve before adding the eggs.
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Make the dipping sauce
Peel the garlic, smash it, and then chop it finely. Wash the chili and chop it finely.
Put in a bowl 1 tablespoon of sugar with 4 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to dissolve the mixture.
Finally, add the minced garlic and chili, and stir well.
Tip: To make the dipping sauce tastier, you can add thinly sliced carrots and cucumbers to serve alongside.
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Roll and fry spring rolls
Place the rice paper on a cutting board (if the leaves are dry and stiff, soak them in water to soften before rolling). Put the seasoned filling in the center, carefully fold the two edges together and then roll it up. Do this until all the filling is used up!
Next, place a pan on the stove, add 40ml of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the spring rolls and lower the heat, fry both sides briefly, then remove them to cool a bit. When you want to eat, fry them again until both sides are evenly golden.
Place the spring rolls on a plate and you can enjoy them!
Tips to keep the rolls crispy for a long time and store them
- To keep the rolls crispy, you should fry them a second time so the skin stays crispy longer, or you can soak the rice paper in water mixed with a little lemon juice.
- If making a large batch, fry them briefly, then let them cool and store in a container or zip bag (food storage bag) to freeze for up to a week.
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Final Product
Spring rolls stuffed with chicken and mushrooms, fragrant and visually appealing. The wrapper is crispy, and the filling inside is rich with vegetables and meat, complemented by a sweet and sour dipping sauce that enhances the dish.
This will be a delicious dish that provides a lot of nutrients for the whole family, especially for children who are picky about vegetables. The dish will taste better when served with fresh noodles!
2. Chicken spring rolls with potatoes
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Preparation
25 minutes
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Cooking
35 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chicken spring rolls with potatoes For 4 people
Chicken breast 300 gr (or other parts of the chicken) Potatoes 3 pieces Rice paper for rolls 2 packs Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 100 ml Common spices A little (salt/sugar/msg/ground pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious potatoes
- Prioritize buying potatoes with smooth, yellow skin as they are mostly sweet and nutritious when eaten.
- Good potatoes feel firm to the touch, are hard, and not soft due to wilting or being stored for too long. You should pay attention to this point!
- Do not choose potatoes that have sprouted or have turned green as they are very toxic and not good for health.
How to prepare Chicken and Potato Spring Rolls
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Prepare and boil chicken breast
After purchasing, wash the chicken breast clean. To eliminate any odor, rub the chicken breast with diluted salt water for 2 – 3 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
Put the chicken breast into a pot, add 200ml of water and boil for about 15 minutes over medium heat until the chicken is cooked.
Remove the chicken and place it in a bowl, wait for it to cool, then shred the chicken breast.
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Prepare and boil potatoes
After buying potatoes, peel them, wash them clean, and then cut them into small pieces.
Put the potatoes in a pot with 300ml of water, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and boil over medium heat for 10 – 15 minutes until the potatoes are cooked.
Remove the boiled potatoes from the pot, use a spoon to mash the potatoes until smooth.
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Make the filling for spring rolls
In a bowl, add the mashed potatoes, shredded chicken, and a mixture of seasonings including 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of MSG, and 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, then mix the filling well to absorb the flavors.
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Rolling and frying spring rolls
Place the rice paper on a cutting board or a plate, then add 1 teaspoon of the chicken and potato filling, fold the edges of the rice paper, and roll it up. Repeat the process until all the filling is used up.
Add 100ml of cooking oil to a pan or a small pot and heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the spring rolls to fry. Since the filling is already cooked, fry the spring rolls over medium heat for about 3 – 5 minutes until they are golden brown on both sides, then remove them.
To absorb excess oil and help the spring rolls stay crispy longer, place a few sheets of dry paper towels under the plate!
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Final Product
Chicken spring rolls with a golden crispy outer layer, drained of oil, and a delicious filling inside. The chicken is tender and sweet, the potatoes are creamy, combined with just the right seasonings for a harmonious flavor that will surely make you love it from the first taste.
You can choose to serve it with fresh herbs, fresh noodles, soy sauce, or diluted fish sauce to enhance the dish’s flavor!
How to choose good and safe chicken
- To make the dish tastier, you should choose chicken thighs because the meat will be tender and sweeter, while the breast meat tends to be a bit dry.
- Choose chicken that has shiny yellow skin, thin and smooth outer skin, good elasticity, and the meat inside should have a natural pink-red color, not too pale or too dark, with few bruises or clotted blood spots.
- Press with your hand to check if the chicken has been injected with water. If the chicken feels mushy, slippery, or deformed, do not buy it.
- If buying frozen chicken, choose to buy from reputable supermarkets or stores to ensure product quality.
Hope that with the detailed guide on 2 ways to make chicken fried spring rolls with mushrooms and potatoes introduced by TasteVN, it can help diversify and enrich your family menu. Don’t forget to share the results with everyone! Wish you success!
