In additional to the famous eggrolls, there is a lot you can do with the eggroll wrapper, you can pretty much stuff any filling and wrap it up with the thin paper for a nice crisp texture once its fried.
Shrimp Rolls |
At almost every Cambodian social gathering at the house, shrimp rolls is a popular appetizer choice. Its easy to make and almost everybody likes shrimp. The shrimp rolls are usually the first to go. Grandma’s and mother’s often put some aside in fear of the big ticket item running out before their grandkids or kids gets to enjoy some.
I usually make these for Cambodian New Years and bring a tray to the Mo’s grandma’s house and the Mo’s parents house to share with his siblings and cousins. I also like to make it when we go camping as its a great finger food for the kids and its also easy to prepare.
Shaw’s Shrimp Sale $ 9.99 a bag |
This week, shrimp was on sale at Shaw’s for $9.99 for a 2 pound bag. The size was 31/40 meaning there are 31-40 pieces of shrimp in a pound. This was a great price since it is usually 17.99 a bag at regular price. I can actually but it at the local Cambodian store for $13.99 a bag, so even the sale price was better than the Cambodian store price. I bought 5 bags and people looked at me like I was crazy. I actually wanted to buy more, but I think I will just go back later this week.
Generally like to use the one size up, 26-30 which are slightly larger and more plump but this deal was pretty good. Plus, people talk shit, when you use small shrimps. They call you cheap for using small shrimp. Since this is for family, I’m sure they would be more appreciative rather than being critical.
Also, please try to buy shrimps already peeled and deveined. This saves a tedious step of removing the shell and deveining the shrimp which can get quite messy.
This is the recipe that I learned from my mom. She would make hundreds of them for our family gatherings. Today, I made 240 using 3 bags of shrimp.
Shrimp Rolls
Egg Roll Wrapper |
- 50 pieces of raw shrimp, Size 26-30 Preferred but Size 31-40 is fine
- 1 package of eggroll wrapper, see image
- This can be purchased at any local Asian store in Lowell, Chinatown or Hmart in Burlington, Ma. I’ve also seen them at a variety of Market Baskets.
- 1 Tablespoon of corn starch
- Frying oil
- Mae Ploy Sweet Chili sauce for dipping
- Optional: Salt & MSG & Garlic Powder
Argo Cornstarch |
Cornstarch water mixture |