Crunchy vegetable and prawns spring rolls

Spring rolls have always been a popular snack. They make a great starter and an excellent appetizer. Most people would have had them in Chinese restaurants or supermarkets but how about making your own?
I have used some leftover filo pastry I had in the fridge. Of course you can make your own if you like but I honestly find it tricky to make so it is one of those things I prefer to buy.
Usually spring rolls should be fried but for a lighter version I decided to bake them instead. Brushing them with oil will give them a nice crunchy bite and a "bronze" colour and they will be equally tasty.
- Prep Time : 40 minutes
- Cook Time : 50 minutes
Ingredients
- filo pastry sheets - 8
- carrot - 1
- courgette - 1
- onion - 1
- chopped cabbage - 3 tbsp
- leeks - 2
- soya sauce - 1 tbsp
- olive oil
- shrimps or prawns - 200 g
- sesame seeds
Instructions
Wash the vegetables and with the help of a mandolin slice them into small strips ( you can also use just your knife)
Chop the onion finely and stir fry it in a pan with 2 tbsp of olive oil.
Add the vegetables and the soya sauce and stir well. Cook for about 15 minutes until soft
Add the prawns and cook for a further couple of minutes
Cut every filo pastry sheet into two halves lengthwise
Put 3 tsp of the cooked vegetables and prawns on every half sheet
..and roll inwards
Seal the rolls on both ends with the help of a little water
Line them up on a sheet of baking paper on a baking tray
Brush them with olive oil and sprinkle them with sesame seeds
Cook for 20-25 minutes at 180C until golden in colour
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Hi Alida, I love spring rolls but don’t like it deep fried. I like these healthier version that are baked. Thanks for sharing, now I want to go get some filo pastry.
I love these spring rolls are oven baked instead of fried. And the filling sounds really tasty.
I love these spring rolls sounds delicious!!
Hi Ros,
Yes you can prepare them in advance. They heat up in the oven OK.