Omelette Spring Rolls (Printable version)

Crisp vegetables wrapped with fluffy omelette strips in delicate rice paper, served with tangy sesame-ginger sauce.

# List of ingredients:

→ Omelette

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 2 tablespoons milk
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Vegetables & Herbs

06 - 1 small carrot, julienned
07 - 1/2 cucumber, julienned
08 - 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned
09 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
10 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
11 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

→ Wrapping

12 - 8 rice paper wrappers
13 - Warm water for soaking wrappers

→ Dipping Sauce

14 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
15 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
17 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
18 - 1 teaspoon grated ginger
19 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
20 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour half the egg mixture to create a thin omelette. Cook for 2-3 minutes until just set, then transfer to a cutting board. Repeat with remaining egg mixture.
03 - Let omelettes cool briefly, then cut each into thin strips.
04 - Julienne carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Rinse spinach leaves and fresh herbs.
05 - Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper for 10-15 seconds until pliable but not mushy.
06 - Place softened wrapper on a damp kitchen towel. Arrange omelette strips, vegetables, and herbs along the bottom third. Fold bottom edge over filling, tuck in sides, and roll tightly to seal.
07 - Repeat soaking and rolling process with remaining wrappers and fillings.
08 - Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and chili flakes in a small bowl. Whisk until fully incorporated.
09 - Arrange spring rolls on a serving platter with dipping sauce on the side. Serve immediately while wrappers remain fresh.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of warm fluffy omelette and cool crisp vegetables creates the most satisfying texture contrast
  • These rolls are incredibly forgiving. Even the ugliest wrapped ones taste absolutely delicious
  • You can prep everything ahead and let guests roll their own, making it the perfect interactive appetizer
02 -
  • Rice paper continues to soften as it sits. If you make these too far ahead, they become gummy and lose their delightful snap
  • The most common mistake is overfilling the wrappers. Start with less filling than you think you need. You can always add more in the next roll
  • Keep your hands damp while working with the rice paper. Dry fingers stick to the wrapper and can tear it
03 -
  • If your rice paper tears while rolling, simply place a small piece of a fresh wrapper over the tear like a patch. It will adhere as it dries
  • The rolling motion is more important than tight folds. Think gentle pressure rather than forcing the wrapper into submission

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