Spring Rolls 2 Ways

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  • Two recipes plus sauces for Spring Rolls - one fresh and one crispy. Go to seed.com/brian and use code BRIAN at checkout for 15% off your first month’s supply of @seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic!
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    INGREDIENTS:
    FRESH SPRING ROLL (makes 6)
    Salt
    1lb/.5kg large shell on raw shrimp (i’m using 12/15 eazy peel shrimp)
    110g/4oz rice vermicelli
    180g/1 large carrot, shredded (I use my julienne peeler for this)
    20g or 2Tbsp sugar
    20g or 1 1/2Tbsp rice vinegar
    ¼ head purple cabbage, thinly shredded (i slice thinly on a mandoline)
    1 extra large red bell pepper, julienned
    4 mini cucumbers, julienned
    Fresh herbs: basil, mint, cilantro
    12 pieces of spring roll rice paper (2 per roll)
    Green leaf lettuce
    SAUCE
    100g or 1/3c hoisin
    30g 2Tbsp peanut butter
    3-5g/1 small clove grated garlic
    3-5g about 1/2Tbsp grated ginger
    30g or 2Tbsp rice vinegar
    5g or 1tsp sesame oil
    30g or 2Tbsp water
    Whisk to combine.
    --
    CRISPY SPRING ROLL (makes 12)
    75g or 2-3oz rice vermicelli (soaked for 20 minutes, drained, and cut)
    Olive oil (or peanut oil)
    100g or 1 1/4c mushrooms, small diced
    Salt
    225g/.5lb raw shrimp
    225g/.5lb ground pork
    30g or 2Tbsp soy sauce
    50g or 3Tbsp oyster sauce
    5g or 1sm clove garlic, grated
    1 egg
    10g or 3Tbsp cilantro, chopped
    50g or 1/2c scallion bottoms, thinly sliced
    50g or ⅓ medium carrot, shredded
    2qt or 2L neutral oil (or enough to fill a heavy bottomed med-large sauce pot no more than halfway full of oil)
    Spring roll pastry
    CHILI SAUCE
    100g or 1/2c water
    5g or 1sm clove garlic, grated/minced
    5g or 1/2Tbsp ginger, grated/minced
    25g or 1.5Tbsp fish sauce
    50g or 3Tbsp rice vinegar
    65g or 1/3c sugar
    25g or 2Tbsp sambal (garlic chili sauce)
    15g or 1Tbsp ketchup
    2 Tbs Cornstarch slurry (5g/2t cornstarch stirred into 25g/1.5Tbsp water)
    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Intro
    0:15 Fresh Vietnamese spring roll
    6:56 Staying regular with Seed (ad)
    8:00 Crispy spring roll
    14:25 Let’s eat this thing
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  • @markriccardelli1646
    @markriccardelli1646 Před rokem +536

    trick that I learned in restaurants for making spring rolls: use a damp towel rather than soaking the rice paper wraps. The wrappers end up pliable but a little stiffer than if you put them fully in water, which allows for more time to get them wrapped before the wrappers get too soft and tear.

    • @definitelynotashark1799
      @definitelynotashark1799 Před rokem +8

      We just microwave the spring roll pastry slightly and leave them in the plastic. I've never had any issues with testing or otherwise.

    • @Christian-gc6nn
      @Christian-gc6nn Před rokem +8

      Interesting, how long do you leave them on the damp towel, or do you you just wipe them with the damp towel?

    • @Sangsstuff
      @Sangsstuff Před rokem +6

      Do you roll them on top of a damp towel? I want to try your technique but don't know how. 😅

    • @Shadeadder
      @Shadeadder Před rokem +43

      I was taught by a Vietnamese person to quickly dip the sheet in water, for just 1-2 seconds (don't leave it in there). It'll be too stiff at first, but let it rest for a moment on the plate and it'll soften the perfect amount.

    • @birbdad1842
      @birbdad1842 Před rokem +21

      @@definitelynotashark1799 You dont microwave the rice paper. That wouldnt do anything.

  • @Christina-dj8xm
    @Christina-dj8xm Před rokem +55

    Bri, thank you for explaining how to correctly dip the rice paper!! As a Vietnamese person, every time I watch videos of people making spring rolls they say to either hold the rice paper in water until it completely softens, or leave it to soften after it has been dipped. And then they complain about how hard it is to roll or how ugly the roll at the end is. You want to put your fillings in immediately after dipping your rice paper since it continues to soften and absorbed moisture as it sits. So thank you!!

  • @mfreeman9444
    @mfreeman9444 Před 2 měsíci +8

    I took your fresh spring rolls to our neighborhood driveway happy hour. We live in an over 55 community so there are a lot of great cooks. I am happy to report the spring rolls were a favorite. Shared the source, your CZcams channel, for the recipe. Thank you Brian and Lorn!

  • @Dales_Workshop
    @Dales_Workshop Před rokem +172

    The signature taste of fresh spring rolls for me is Thai basil. They're not the same without it. Love the way you put these together.

    • @LittleBlacksheep1995
      @LittleBlacksheep1995 Před rokem +12

      Interesting to see others' impressions on our traditional food. Fresh spring rolls are the least fussy among all Vietnamese dishes, you can literally put anything in them and use any dip. Tho the dips we use in Vietnam are either sweet and spicy fish sauce, anchovy sauce (mắm nêm), or hoisin sauce-based dip.

    • @rabbit_scribe
      @rabbit_scribe Před rokem +12

      ​@@LittleBlacksheep1995 This is very interesting. I think a lot of home cooks in all cultures are probably a little more flexible than some of the self-appointed authenticity police on social media would have us believe. If you're cooking for a family you use what you have, which sometimes means you make appropriate substitutions, or allowances for family tastes and preferences

    • @avalerie4467
      @avalerie4467 Před rokem +1

      In France, Vietnamese restaurant use mint or sometimes shiso, also in basil/mint family
      I will have to try with thai basil . Thanks for the idea

    • @doodahgurlie
      @doodahgurlie Před 6 měsíci

      As a Vietnamese person, I've not eaten Thai basil in mine and believe mint is where it's at for this type of spring rolls. But pretty much any fresh herbs will work (well, maybe not thyme, oregano, etc. LOL)

    • @CW-ez7mn
      @CW-ez7mn Před 4 měsíci

      They called these summer rolls

  • @ruvamsi
    @ruvamsi Před rokem +32

    I like to chop the herbs very finely and mix them into the rice noodles, along with sesame oil. Also you can roll into 2 compartments to achieve a tight roll. Add initial fillings, roll the rice paper over once, add the remaining fillings and continue rolling the rest of the way

  • @w.rowechmura8414
    @w.rowechmura8414 Před 8 měsíci +6

    I’ve realized when I used to make something similar that the mint/cilantro/basil mix is a POWERHOUSE of great fresh flavor. It tastes like a warm spring day!

    • @doodahgurlie
      @doodahgurlie Před 6 měsíci

      The usage of fresh herbs and greens are what makes Vietnamese food stand out.

  • @lonestarr1490
    @lonestarr1490 Před rokem +133

    I advice you to add a few drops (up to maybe half a teaspoon) of toasted sesame oil to the rice noodles after rinsing them. That will also help prevent sticking and, of course, season the noodles.

    • @nikolajlandrock2191
      @nikolajlandrock2191 Před rokem +6

      Cold water prevents them from sticking

    • @lofomuses
      @lofomuses Před rokem +4

      BUT... it also adds quite a bit of sesame flavor, which you may or may NOT like. I can take sesame oil only in TINY doses. So I'll stick with cold water for this recipe, especially since a small bit of sticking within the rolls would not be problematic.

    • @aznthy
      @aznthy Před rokem +3

      nope, no one does that. That is someone who doesn't know how to make them with say to use. What next, add raisins.

    • @Kyiecutie
      @Kyiecutie Před rokem +1

      @@lofomuses yah. Sesame a flavor for me that no matter what, when I use at home, just absolutely overpowers anything its in. Even in super small quantities. All I taste is sesame oil. Not pleasant. Cold water for me as well.

    • @CrimsonStigmata
      @CrimsonStigmata Před rokem

      Why? That's not authentic to this Vietnamese dish.

  • @MargaretLong-pg6it
    @MargaretLong-pg6it Před 7 měsíci +2

    You have made me a very very happy woman. I used to live south of Houston and visited a Vietnamese restaurant called Les Givrals weekly. I was addicted to several menu items, the summer/spring rolls (the sauce was the thing), and the Cha Gio fried rolls.
    I live in an area where there are no Vietnamese restaurants in drivable distance, so now I have recipes! I also thought that the double wrap was genius as the only time I've ever tried to make the spring rolls, I kept splitting the rice paper.
    I've been searching for the sauce recipe and the Cha Gio recipe for a long time. Now I have them, and I'm thrilled. Thank you.

  • @jonathanenriquez830
    @jonathanenriquez830 Před rokem +14

    This reminds me of my favorite type of Vietnamese-style fried spring rolls. We always have to get both the fried and fresh springs rolls - so different but they're each the best of both worlds.

    • @jongyoonoh6721
      @jongyoonoh6721 Před měsícem

      You mean spring roll- fresh one and eggroll-fried one

  • @DoctorMcHerp
    @DoctorMcHerp Před rokem +15

    Vietnamese spring rolls are a textural marvel. If you want even more crunch, you could mix some chopped roasted peanuts into the sauce.
    They're also great for gluten free people (where's the shot of Lorn eating and doing a happy dance Bri?) since the wrapper and noodles aren't wheat based.

  • @Billys65
    @Billys65 Před 18 dny

    Hi, Fry-Guy-Bri! Your crispy spring rolls were a hit with the family! Thank you so much for sharing your skills and technique with us. Will definitely make again.

  • @EmptyPinata
    @EmptyPinata Před rokem +28

    That particular spring roll paper is the best out of all that I’ve used. It’s because of the tapioca that allows for a bit more give when rolled and it’s less prone to breaking.

  • @a_l_e_k_sandra
    @a_l_e_k_sandra Před rokem +74

    Our man is close to a MILLION!!! ❤ Love these, it's been ages since I wrapped up a rice roll, gonna give it a try this weekend. Fish, seafood and vegetables, that's what we eat during the Easter lent. Fits perfectly. Thank you for another awesome video.

  • @markromero930
    @markromero930 Před rokem +19

    I went to a Vietnamese restaurant a few weeks ago and ordered spring rolls. I thought I would get the fried ones but they brought out fresh ones. They were delish. Fried or fresh, I love ‘em!

  • @karenfox1671
    @karenfox1671 Před rokem +3

    You must be so pleased with the way your sauces drip over your perfect rolls! What great colours and, I love the CRUNCH! I can't wait to try these too!

  • @StayPrimal
    @StayPrimal Před rokem +3

    Darn ... the first roll looks YUMMY !!!! Now i'm hungry even tho I just ate.

  • @nicolejohnson7897
    @nicolejohnson7897 Před rokem +22

    Made the fresh spring rolls with teriyaki chicken instead of shrimp tonight and they were delicious. That sauce is incredible and so well balanced...I don't even like hoisin that much and wanted to drink that sauce. Lorn is a genius because the pickled carrot was a game changer. Looking forward to eventually trying the fried ones too! Excellent recipe again Bri!

  • @matthewlockhart6243
    @matthewlockhart6243 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Finally getting around to making the crispy rolls. I’ve been working up to it. So far so good

  • @delirium129
    @delirium129 Před rokem +29

    Hi, Brian! Excellent video, as usual. I love the way you explain every step. 💜Just a note: as far as I know, the fresh rolls are called *summer rolls* and the fried ones are *spring rolls*. At least that's what they're called by Vietnamese restaurants here in my country (Panama, not Vietnam, hahaha).

  • @lofomuses
    @lofomuses Před rokem +5

    Thanks for the recipe! I've been wanting to get back into making my own spring rolls. This was the nudge I needed!

  • @larrybrown1971
    @larrybrown1971 Před rokem +6

    The chili dipping sauce looks amazing.

  • @ThatDonovanKid
    @ThatDonovanKid Před rokem +1

    Seriously one of the best food-tubers out there. My son and I love to watch your videos "Is he gonna say let's eat this thing?". Super happy to see you're approaching 1 million subs. This channel deserves it!

  • @wlkrevans
    @wlkrevans Před rokem +6

    Oh man, my wife is gonna love this one!!! Might have to give it a go this weekend! Thanks!

  • @robertoaguilar2150
    @robertoaguilar2150 Před rokem

    Love that you add the recipe in the description!
    Thanks for the recipe!

  • @brettmoore6781
    @brettmoore6781 Před rokem +5

    Still the sauce boss! I have made both of these recently but not your versions. I'm gonna have to make more now that there's a B-Lag version out here!

  • @AlexDerBoss1
    @AlexDerBoss1 Před rokem +3

    In Germany we call the first variation with the rice paper "Sommerrollen" - Summer Roles and the second "Frühlingsrollen" Spring Rolls

    • @CrimsonStigmata
      @CrimsonStigmata Před rokem +2

      Depending on where you go the names are interchangeable. I grew up on the West Coast near Little Saigon in the OC and they would call it Summer Rolls or Gỏi Cuốn in Vietnamese which translates to salad roll/wrap.

    • @wildlifewarrior2670
      @wildlifewarrior2670 Před rokem

      Question what are the dot above the vowels is that a long sound

  • @nancyiriye9000
    @nancyiriye9000 Před rokem

    Oh yes, these were so delicious. And also fun to make on a Saturday night. The marinade for the carrots and the dipping sauce for the spring rolls were A+. ❤

  • @jmk261
    @jmk261 Před rokem +1

    I have been craving both and will make both. Great timing thanks!

  • @PeteQuaint
    @PeteQuaint Před rokem +5

    For neater rolls, you should distribute the filling more length-wise, rather than just stack them onto each other, then roll the content into itself. That kept it more compact, resulting in a thinner and neater looking roll.

  • @CaribbeanLife101
    @CaribbeanLife101 Před rokem

    Looks so delicious. The sauces look amazing too.

  • @wintergirl17
    @wintergirl17 Před rokem

    I so enjoy a fresh Spring Roll and will give these a try. Thanks, Brian!

  • @nilabakery
    @nilabakery Před rokem

    Your recipe is so versatile, I can see myself adapting it to suit my own taste preferences. Thanks for sharing such a flexible and adaptable recipe 🤌😋👌👌

  • @SuzanaMantovaniCerqueira

    I love this. And indeed, the first Spring Roll: It’s healthy, tasteful and literally perfumed.

  • @candiramer4099
    @candiramer4099 Před 3 měsíci

    Excellent presentation and recipes. Thanks.

  • @therealnancycarol
    @therealnancycarol Před 8 měsíci +1

    Excellent video. Very clear, instructional, delicious looking recipe. Aside from the rolling, which can take a bit of practice, it looks simple enough for anyone to tackle. Thank you and your camera person for this wonderful gem! 💕💕💕

  • @moolasckin
    @moolasckin Před rokem

    Awesome video! Munch munch, crunch crunch to the crispy spring rolls🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @omarcortes5754
    @omarcortes5754 Před rokem +1

    They look fantastic.

  • @deebrake
    @deebrake Před rokem +1

    Thank you Bri, another great recipe. Have a great day. Yumm

  • @a12fe154
    @a12fe154 Před rokem

    These recipes are perfect. They are quick and easy to make.

  • @kentborges5114
    @kentborges5114 Před rokem +1

    OUTSTANDING ! I have rolled many hundreds of these delicious rolls !

  • @markhaugland4620
    @markhaugland4620 Před rokem

    thanks for the ideas, especially the rich paper dough.

  • @lisaturner2871
    @lisaturner2871 Před 4 měsíci

    I CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE THESE!!

  • @pamyacuzzo6614
    @pamyacuzzo6614 Před rokem

    Love you and this channel! You're the BEST!

  • @ijustwantmynametobemax

    Your videos always make me so happy ☺ Thank you for all the amazing recipes

  • @moonbaby1723
    @moonbaby1723 Před rokem

    These sound amazing, I want both of them immediately!

  • @ZAPIZOOLIO
    @ZAPIZOOLIO Před rokem

    great recipes, will try both out.

  • @zrinkabuljan4498
    @zrinkabuljan4498 Před 2 měsíci

    Brilliant presentation🎉thank you 🙏🏼

  • @taccosnachos
    @taccosnachos Před rokem +1

    My goodness the colorful spring rolls look so good.
    I can't help but imagine how many layers of rice paper wrappers would be too much? Just keep rolling! 😂

  • @29Martin100
    @29Martin100 Před 8 měsíci

    Awesome, I love spring roll ... Thank you.

  • @TheCelestialhealer
    @TheCelestialhealer Před 6 měsíci

    They turned out perfect🎉🎉thanks to your excellent recipe🙏

  • @RedReazie
    @RedReazie Před rokem

    Great video, def going to try this one!

  • @saturejsavory
    @saturejsavory Před rokem +1

    i swear we have the same taste in food, you make recipes for all the faves! for example green bean casserole, crusty bagels and pizza, and summer rolls are also BIS!!!

  • @wayneschembri3754
    @wayneschembri3754 Před rokem

    I have tried some of the recipes you have done and it has changed the way I cook thank you amazing content

  • @peglamphier4745
    @peglamphier4745 Před rokem

    25 years ago, when I was first married and we were poor, I used to make fresh spring rolls for parties, except with chicken (which is way cheaper than good shrimp). They'd be festive and impressive, but hadn't cost me much but effort. I used to use a second skin as well, because I found that they would delaminate with time in one skin. So two skins made them more portable and time resistant. I really like the pickled carrots... gonna do that from now on. Thanks Bri.... You're great!

  • @philochristos
    @philochristos Před rokem

    These look very good.

  • @1firstchef
    @1firstchef Před rokem

    Great video. Thank you

  • @AVMMM
    @AVMMM Před rokem

    Love your videos Brian!!

  • @peterplantec7911
    @peterplantec7911 Před rokem

    Nice presentation. Thanx.

  • @DOGO8991
    @DOGO8991 Před rokem

    Saw the title for this one and was instantly excited. Love the content

  • @joypolk3093
    @joypolk3093 Před 9 měsíci

    Just found your site🤗Awesome recipes, thanks so much!🇺🇸

  • @ThorstenKnatz
    @ThorstenKnatz Před rokem +6

    I do the 2nd version often. But instead of frying I bake them. I think it works even better. For sure it's less greasy. BTW- I use exactly the same brand of sheets.

    • @PanchoPringles
      @PanchoPringles Před rokem +2

      @Thorsten Knatz what time and temp do you bake them?

    • @bobbymarie8002
      @bobbymarie8002 Před rokem

      @@PanchoPringles good Q

    • @LordDucky1
      @LordDucky1 Před 10 měsíci +1

      ​@@PanchoPringlesfor me, 30 minutes at 200 degrees works pretty well

  • @nicolasfaucompret9764
    @nicolasfaucompret9764 Před rokem +1

    Nice receipe, thank you. In order to roll the rice paper properly, a great tip is to use a wet towel instead of rolling it on a plate. That would avoid tearing rice paper apart and makes things way easier

  • @tashatopalakis2035
    @tashatopalakis2035 Před rokem

    Perfection!! Hope I can copy this, too. Very, very delicious sauces too. And great tip to turn frying pan away from body ❤

  • @vistaoalry4883
    @vistaoalry4883 Před rokem +3

    DAMN - these both look so delicious! Spring rolls of one of my favourite foods 🤤🤤

  • @saraphillips1038
    @saraphillips1038 Před rokem

    Wow this was timely for me! I literally just bought the last of the ingredients I needed to make the fresh spring rolls. Thanks for all the tips Brian!

    • @ppink1
      @ppink1 Před rokem

      Make sure you check out other videos for Vietnamese spring rolls for authentic recipes!

  • @ianrickey208
    @ianrickey208 Před rokem

    Sounds delicious

  • @IvyMaeInReno
    @IvyMaeInReno Před rokem

    Bri, you are such a clever boy to roll the spring roll twice! And I jumped out of my skin when you dropped the scallion bowl. And I'm so stoked that your channel is blowing up!

  • @Quixan
    @Quixan Před rokem

    That steam coming out of the spring roll at 14:00 👌 incredible shot

  • @marlieken.3075
    @marlieken.3075 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Just made the first ones but with chicken instead of shrimp. I love it!

  • @wendyhannan2454
    @wendyhannan2454 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you, I love this recipe, especially pickling the carrots, that gives it extra taste.
    The sauce looks great too, good idea doing a second skin on the roll. I can’t wait to try this recipe. 😉

  • @brendanh6316
    @brendanh6316 Před rokem

    I’m going to make the fresh rolls today!

  • @joekoscielniak8576
    @joekoscielniak8576 Před rokem

    Loving the spring rolls, umm! Fried or raw, that very satisfying !!

  • @Theonekhaled1
    @Theonekhaled1 Před rokem

    I found you throu that poolish three different bread video. I love your videos and learns stuff and get inspired almost everytime! Keep up the great work!

  • @amaratuber
    @amaratuber Před rokem

    ooo that crunch

  • @williamzander4732
    @williamzander4732 Před rokem

    Those spring rolls in rice paper are my favorite could eat a million of them

  • @freiherrvonstein
    @freiherrvonstein Před 8 měsíci

    Wow !!! That is a lot of work !!! For a single guy anyhow- gave me a much better appreciation Thanks

  • @braxtonwise9897
    @braxtonwise9897 Před rokem

    i love evenly combined messes

  • @purplerose9041
    @purplerose9041 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice presentation ❤. My Korean friend likes to add thin-sliced green apples and it is delicious. Some tips. Make sure all the veggies are dried otherwise the water from veggies will make the rice-paper soggy and will break it. Also, when rolling, lay the veggies and meats horizontally with soft items as a first layer (like noddles) so it doesn’t break the rice-paper. Enjoy and happy rolling ❤.

  • @jmfineart2263
    @jmfineart2263 Před rokem

    awesome!💗💗💗

  • @kimberlycooper6321
    @kimberlycooper6321 Před rokem +4

    I adore Spring Rolls!! Watching this vid while I eat my lunch - leftovers of your Bibimbap recipe that include the same pickled carrots!! - realizing how good they would be in a spring roll...MMMM Can't wait to try your recipe & method. The dipping sauces look dope as hell & Imma put that filling for the fried version inside a great GF dumpling wrap I learned from another source. Thanks again for killer recipes, methods, and inspo. Hi from the Chicago 'burbs!

    • @masakprasak
      @masakprasak Před rokem

      Kimberly, would you mind sharing the source for GF wraps ? Fellow gluten intolerant girly :)

  • @NodnarbBrando
    @NodnarbBrando Před rokem

    YYEEEESSS! Got a cheat meal coming up, this is on the menu! Perfect timing

  • @clarkosaurus
    @clarkosaurus Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks!

  • @DH-.
    @DH-. Před rokem +4

    My local pho place has a peanut sauce thats ridiculously good for dipping.. it has a hint of pineapple flavor or something

  • @PunkIsDead...LikeMe
    @PunkIsDead...LikeMe Před rokem

    "And, then, the lid goes on."
    You remembered, this time!
    Also, those crispy spring rolls remind me of lumpia

  • @jshoover2199
    @jshoover2199 Před rokem

    Ridin' Dirty!!! hahahaha I love you man!

  • @tridsonline
    @tridsonline Před rokem

    👍🏻 Great stuff, tx Bri. And packed as usual with clever tricks - I've never thought of double-wrapping them; how do you get so much filling to behave so obediently? Love the pickled carrot idea; and thanks for the 2 dipping sauces. Can't wait to try all these!

  • @thinice2k
    @thinice2k Před rokem

    That let’s eat this thing song is a BANGER

  • @johncspine2787
    @johncspine2787 Před rokem

    I grew up in a suburb of Houston, Tx called Spring Branch. We had a restaurant called the “Empress,” their Chinese style wheat flour egg rolls/spring rolls were spectacular..fat, huge, dry ish, bubbly crispy, redolent with five spice, very finely shredded dark greens, not pasty gray cabbage, and I swear, they were the very best. I’ve never had any that come remotely close..I know one trick is to stir fry the ingredients first and press out hard all the moisture, then fluff and re season to fill the wrappers, but..I sure do miss those!

  • @GabrielaGarcia-cy6tr
    @GabrielaGarcia-cy6tr Před rokem

    I HAAAAVE to make these!

  • @lurklingX
    @lurklingX Před 3 měsíci

    oh my godddddddddd that THUMBNAIL IS BEAUTIFUL! 💛

  • @jhunmagnum6897
    @jhunmagnum6897 Před 9 měsíci

    Good taste

  • @dwalker6868
    @dwalker6868 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @coryballiet8260
    @coryballiet8260 Před rokem +3

    Made the rice paper wrapped ones. It was a lot of fun and they're delicious. I will certainly be experimenting with different ways to make spring rolls in the near future! Also, DAMN shrimp is expensive these days.

  • @rhydlerincarnadine5213
    @rhydlerincarnadine5213 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great video @BrianLagerstrom here's a couple of suggestions.
    For the fresh spring roll wrappers: you don't have to fully submerge them.
    It's much more efficient to barely wet each one that you're going to use, and then arrange them in alternating venn diagram layers, where water from each subsequent wrap will moisten them adequately. How many you do in one go depends on your skill/speed level and the quality of the wrapper because if it's too wet and too many of them, the wrappers will fuse into one giant blob. In a family cooking setting, the youngest kid is in charge of soaking the wrapper, and the elders do the fillers, wrapping and teaching.
    Don't take this the wrong way because I think you've done a very good job overall, but a second wrap is a sign of ineptitude for the fresh version, so don't serve that to a culturally Vietnamese person. Think of it this way, what would think if you got a double wrapped burrito? (Also, the cabbage has cheap Americanized Chinese overtones, which won't be well received. The bell pepper will likely be viewed as a bizarre white guy thing.)
    For the fried version, that's quite a lot of wrapper (the filling amount is perfect). Don't be afraid to cut them down to size if that's all you can find.
    Finally, the reason why you may see lettuce served separately with both versions of spring rolls to Vietnamese people is that you're meant to wrap either of them in lettuce, dip and eat. For the fresh version, the lettuce is left out of the wrap because the wrap won't hold its form after you take the first bite; a sign of a quality roll is that it holds its form for the entire time you eat it. For the fried version, you may not see the lettuce (and herbs) served with them in a restaurant (food costs), but in a home/party setting it's much more common.

  • @JamesBrittonIRL
    @JamesBrittonIRL Před rokem

    You give me the confidence to try crazy shit from restaurants. Both of these are next on my list!!

  • @nathaliecuisine2667
    @nathaliecuisine2667 Před rokem

    I like it. I m Thai but like the way your cooking style

  • @Coopster034
    @Coopster034 Před rokem +8

    Can't wait to try the fresh version of this Bri. Also patiently waiting for that philly roast pork and broccoli rabe sandwich! :)

    • @shattiiee
      @shattiiee Před rokem +2

      the fresh one is a godsend on hot summer days, and plus, its ultra light, you can easily eat like twice as much as you would initially think lol

    • @virginiaf.5764
      @virginiaf.5764 Před rokem

      ​@@shattiiee I've made dinner out of them ... I won't say how many I've eaten in one sitting.

  • @WendyHannan-pt7ez
    @WendyHannan-pt7ez Před 2 měsíci

    I wish they’d make GF spring roll wrappers 😔 I love fried spring rolls.

  • @gazzasbees9377
    @gazzasbees9377 Před 8 měsíci

    Nice Recipes, also a good dipping sauce is homemade coconut sriracha , nom nom

  • @Totokuma
    @Totokuma Před rokem

    you can put the rice paper in water for one second, the water that stays on the paper is enough to make it soft, after you put down all of your fillings its soft enough to roll