Baked Spring Rolls

My healthier version of Spring rolls

As an ardent fan of Indo-Chinese cuisine, spring rolls are my top choice after dim sums when it comes to starters. However, the deep-fried version isn’t something I indulge in frequently—it’s a bit of a guilty pleasure. That’s where this recipe comes to the rescue! Baked instead of deep-fried, and using rice flour wrappers instead of all-purpose flour, this version is a healthier twist. The stuffing is versatile, allowing you to customize it to your taste. I’ve tried it with chicken and cottage cheese so far, and next up is a delicious egg filling for an eggitarian friend. Today, I’m sharing my current favorite stuffing, which is an absolute hit with the kids!

Ingredients

1. Rice Papers sheets – 8
2. Boiled Boneless Chicken – 250 gms
3. Fresh Green Coriander – 1 cup
4. Green Chilly – 2
5. Garlic cloves – 2 big
6. Soya sauce – 2 tbsp
7. Salt to taste
8. Olive Oil – 2 tbsp

Method

1. Chop the chicken, coriander, green chilies, garlic
2. In a bowl, mix chicken, coriander, chilies, garlic, salt and soya sauce
3. Keep a wide plate/dish with warm water
4. Keep a damp cloth napkin
5. Lightly grease a baking sheet or tray with baking paper
6. Preheat the oven to 180 C
7. Now go in a sequence –
   • dip the rice sheet in warm water for 10 seconds
   • put the sheet on a damp cloth
   • put the stuffing at one end of the sheet
   • fold the vertical sides inside and then fold the bottom of the sheet and roll it upwards
   • place this on the baking sheet, with the folded part at the bottom
   • repeat for all the sheets
8. Lightly oil the top of the spring rolls
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes
10. Cut from in between. Serve hot 🙂

Notes

1. Cottage cheese in the same quantity can be used for a vegetarian version
2. Herb can be of your choice as well, chives and basil are equally flavorful
3. Be careful while handling the rice paper sheets. Don’t soak it for more than 10 seconds.
4. If you feel that it has not become soft enough to fold, once you keep it on the damp cloth, lightly tap the hard area with wet fingers.
5. Don’t worry if it tears, keep folding. The sheet tends to stick quickly, so the roll will be possible anyway.