Kung Hom Pa, also known as Thai Shrimp Spring Rolls, is a beloved finger food in Thai restaurants. These spring rolls, filled with shrimp and wrapped in a thin, crisp wrapper, are a hit with kids and adults alike. They are typically served with Thai sweet chili sauce, which adds a delicious sweet and spicy flavor to the dish. If you can't find this sauce, ketchup can be used as a substitute.
Making Thai Shrimp Spring Rolls at home is very easy. You'll need just four ingredients: shrimp, spring roll wrappers, salt, and pepper. The wrappers can be found in the frozen section of Asian supermarkets.
To prepare them, simply remove them from the package and let them sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
Tips: To prevent the wrappers from drying out while preparing the shrimp spring rolls, cover them with a wet kitchen towel.
Then, simply fill the wrappers with the shrimp and other ingredients, and fry them until they are crispy and golden. Enjoy them as a tasty snack, appetizer, or with rice. Now, let’s get cooking!
To make this recipe, you are going to need:
- 1 egg
- 12 wrapper sheets
- 12 shrimps ( medium to large size )
- ½ tablespoon salt
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make Thai Shrimp Spring Rolls Recipe
1 To prepare the shrimp, you must remove the head, shell, and antennae, devein them, and rinse them thoroughly.
2 Marinate the shrimp with salt and pepper for 20 minutes.
3 Place the spring roll wrapper on a flat surface with one of the corners facing towards you. Place the shrimp in the middle of the corner, keeping the tail outside of the wrapper.
4 Tuck the wrapper from the bottom over the shrimp once. Then, fold the left and right sides of the wrapper towards the middle.
5 Continue rolling the spring roll up to the top and seal it with a brush of egg wash.
6 Prepare the shrimp by rolling them up with the wrapper sheets.
7 Heat a pot or pan with cooking oil to a depth of about 4 inches over high heat. When the oil is hot, drop the shrimp spring rolls into the pot.
8 Cook the spring rolls for 3-4 minutes until they are golden brown.
9 Remove the spring rolls from the pot and drain them well.
10 Serve the Thai Shrimp Spring Rolls with Thai sweet chili sauce.
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Thai Crispy Shrimp Spring Rolls Recipe
Learn how to make delicious Thai Shrimp Spring Rolls at home with this easy recipe. These crispy spring rolls filled with shrimp and served with sweet chili sauce make the perfect snack or appetizer. Try making these tasty treats today!
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 12 wrapper sheets
- 12 shrimps ( medium to large size )
- ½ tablespoon salt
Directions
- To prepare the shrimp, you must remove the head, shell, and antennae, devein them, and rinse them thoroughly.
- Marinate the shrimp with salt and pepper for 20 minutes.
- Place the spring roll wrapper on a flat surface with one of the corners facing towards you. Place the shrimp in the middle of the corner, keeping the tail outside of the wrapper.
- Tuck the wrapper from the bottom over the shrimp once. Then, fold the left and right sides of the wrapper towards the middle.
- Continue rolling the spring roll up to the top and seal it with a brush of egg wash.
- Prepare the shrimp by rolling them up with the wrapper sheets.
- Heat a pot or pan with cooking oil to a depth of about 4 inches over high heat. When the oil is hot, drop the shrimp spring rolls into the pot.
- Cook the spring rolls for 3-4 minutes until they are golden brown.
- Remove the spring rolls from the pot and drain them well.
- Serve the Thai Shrimp Spring Rolls with Thai sweet chili sauce.
