Crispy Turkey Spring Rolls

This was one of my first few experimental dishes in Australia when I was quite homesick due to the deprivation of comfort food. Although there is no shortage of Asian or Chinese eateries in Gong (Wollongong), only Malaysians and Singaporeans have an almost similar palate, in terms of food tastes, preferences and variations. One example is our Roti Prata (I haven't eaten it for 2 years now). Apparently, the Straits Malacca's version is different from India's. Anyway... back to the spring rolls... lol...


Makes about 20 rolls

Ingredients:
500g minced turkey
1 egg white
2 carrots (shredded finely)
1 packet of large spring roll sheets (20/pk)
5 garlic (chopped finely)
1 1/2 teaspoon ginger (chopped finely)
8 Chinese dried mushrooms (soaked till softened and cut into fine cubes)
2 large stalks of spring onions / green shallots (chopped finely)
canola oil

Seasonings:
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 tablespoons light soy
1 tablespoon dark soy
2 teaspoons white pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons salt
Dash of black pepper

Preparation for filling:

• In a large bowl, combine minced turkey, carrots, mushrooms, garlic, ginger, spring onions and seasonings, mixed thoroughly with cleaned or gloved hands.
• Cover marinated turkey with cling-firm and set aside (in fridge) for 1 hour.
• After 1 hour, wrap filling in spring roll sheets, using egg white to seal edges.
• Each roll requires about 1 1/2 heaped tablespoons of filling and should be about 10cm long, with thickness of 3cm.

Cooking:
Fry rolls in hot canola oil until golden brown. Serve with Kecap Manis, sweet chilli sauce or mayonnaise.

**Notes:

1. Store spring roll sheets in freezer until usage. Use up all, once the packet is opened because the sheets will dry up and become unusable after sometime.
2. Spring rolls can be kept in the freezer for up to a month. I usually keep a batch and fry a few for bento or snacks whenever I feel like having some.
3. I pan fried my spring rolls in a non-stick pan because I dislike excessive usage or wastage of oil. However, using a deep fryer is recommended for best results.
4. Chilled spring rolls can be re-heated in a hot oven grill, crispiness restored.