How to Make Crispy and Delicious Binh Dinh Shrimp Spring Rolls

When mentioning Central Vietnamese cuisine, especially in the martial arts land of Binh Dinh, one cannot ignore the crispy, fragrant, and mouth-watering shrimp spring rolls (cha ram tom dat). Each small roll with its golden, crispy shell and rich, savory shrimp and meat filling makes many people fall in love from the very first bite. Not only attractive for its distinctive flavor, but this dish is also easy to make and suitable for every family meal. Below, let’s join Ola Squid to learn the detailed recipe for delicious and crispy Binh Dinh shrimp spring rolls in this article! Additionally, if you are looking for premium seafood snacks to complement your meals, explore our store for high-quality products.

1. Ingredients for making Binh Dinh shrimp spring rolls

To make crispy and delicious shrimp spring rolls, you need to prepare the following basic ingredients:

• 200g fresh ground shrimp
• 200g pork belly
• Binh Dinh rice paper (thin type, used for rolling spring rolls)
• 1 shallot, 1 chicken egg
• 50g roasted peanuts
• 2 teaspoons of sugar, a little pepper
• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of salt

Ingredients for the spring roll dipping sauce:

• Minced garlic, minced chili
• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 3 tablespoons of sugar
• ½ lime

2. How to make shrimp spring rolls

The detailed steps to execute the Binh Dinh spring roll dish are as follows:

• Step 1 – Ingredient processing: First, you need to peel the ground shrimp, remove the heads, devein, and chop them. Wash the pork belly and dice it. Mince the shallots, crush the roasted peanuts, and beat the chicken egg.
• Step 2 – Seasoning the filling: Marinate the shrimp and pork separately with salt, pepper, sugar, and fish sauce for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
• Step 3 – Stir-frying the filling: Then, sauté the shallots with cooking oil until fragrant, add the pork and stir-fry until firm, then add the shrimp and stir until cooked. Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly.
• Step 4 – Rolling the spring rolls: Next, lay out the rice paper, place an adequate amount of filling in the center, and roll tightly. Use the beaten egg to brush the edges of the paper to seal them, preventing them from bursting while frying.
• Step 5 – Frying the spring rolls: Heat the oil, add the spring rolls, and fry over high heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy, then lower the heat so the inside cooks evenly without burning.
• Step 6 – Making the dipping sauce: Then, boil the mixture of sugar, fish sauce, and peanuts until dissolved, let it cool, then add minced garlic, chili, and lime juice, and stir well.
• Step 7 – Enjoying: Finally, plate the spring rolls, serve with fresh herbs, vermicelli, and the savory dipping sauce to enhance the attractive flavor.

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3. Notes when making Binh Dinh shrimp spring rolls

Below are some notes when making Binh Dinh spring rolls that you should not ignore:

• No need to defrost before frying: Spring rolls can be kept in the freezer and fried directly, which helps the shell stay crispier and prevents it from getting soggy.
• Control oil temperature: You should fry for the first time with medium or low heat so the rolls cook evenly from the inside out, then slightly increase the heat to create a beautiful golden crisp. Avoid constant high heat which easily burns the outer shell.
• Turn evenly when frying: Turn frequently so the spring rolls cook evenly and become crispy on all sides, without being raw on the inside.
• Keep crispiness for longer: You can add a few drops of lime juice to the oil when frying to make the shell crispier and slow down softening.
• Limit excess oil: After frying, you should take them out and place them on oil-absorbent paper or a strainer to help the rolls not be greasy, maintaining their delicious flavor.
• Multiple frying batches: For subsequent batches, you should lower the heat or add fresh oil to avoid the oil becoming too hot, which causes the rolls to burn quickly.

4. How to store shrimp spring rolls

Storing shrimp spring rolls properly will keep the dish’s flavor delicious and attractive. Below are instructions for storing Binh Dinh shrimp spring rolls: 

• For unfried spring rolls: After rolling, you should arrange the rolls in a sealed box or zip bag, then store them in the freezer at a temperature of about 0 – 5°C. With this method, the rolls can maintain their freshness for about 1 – 2 days without affecting quality. However, you should not leave them for too long or at too low a temperature because it can cause the rice paper to dry out, making them less crispy when frying.
• For fried spring rolls: You should place the rolls on oil-absorbent paper to remove excess oil. Then, wrap the rolls in aluminum foil or put them in a sealed container. Foil helps retain heat well and limits moisture that softens the shell, thereby keeping the crispiness and attractive flavor for a longer time.

If you want to reheat them, you can use an air fryer or oven to make the rolls crispy again without being greasy.

See more:

• 5 ways to make delicious and standard salted fried shrimp, easy to do
• What to make with shrimp? Suggestions for delicious and easy shrimp dishes

Binh Dinh shrimp spring rolls with a crispy shell and a rich shrimp and meat filling carry the characteristic flavor of Central Vietnamese cuisine. Each golden, fragrant roll dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce and served with fresh herbs will surely make your family meal more attractive. Don’t forget to visit the Culinary Corner of the Ola Squid Blog to learn more delicious cooking recipes, seafood preparation tips, and more. Also, remember to check our website here for the best dried seafood products.

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