Authentic Malaysian Popiah Recipe
These crunchy Malaysian spring rolls are filled with a tasty vegetable mixture, and they are so easy to make yourself. Fry them to golden brown, crispy perfection, and serve as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Total Time: 38 mins
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients
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- 1 package frozen popiah wrappers or spring roll wrappers
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Oil, for frying
For the Filling:
- 1 cup (150g) green beans (finely cut diagonally)
- 2 medium carrots (julienned)
- 3 shiitake mushrooms (julienned)
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups (125g) jicama (julienned)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat some oil in a wok then stir-fry the garlic for 2 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and stir-fry until the garlic is golden brown.
- Add the rest of the vegetables to the wok and then add a little water.
- Simmer for 12 minutes or until the vegetables are al dente but not soft.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Let this mixture cool down.
- Spoon some of the filling into a popiah wrap.
- Tuck in the edges then roll it up.
- Use the cornstarch mixture to moisten the edge and help seal the roll.
- Heat oil in a wok over a moderately high heat.
- Drop in the popiah one by one and fry until golden brown.
- Drain them on paper towels and serve hot with chili sauce if liked.
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