Since I have lived in New York (for a half of a decade now) and have worked for a while in a Thai restaurant, I noticed that spring rolls are a very popular request. I would like to thank the lovely chef (Tukky) who shared her great recipe with me. Cabbage, carrot and bean threads are the basic ingredients of vegetarian spring rolls. First, I shred cabbage and carrots and mix in bean threads that were already soaking in cold water. Then I stir-fried them together with salt, pepper and a little bit of mushroom soy sauce (for fragrance). After that, I spread the filling on a baking sheet and let it cool completely. For the wrapper, I use wonton wrap, but you can use spring roll wrap or rice paper. Finally, I fry them in medium hot oil and keep rotating them for a crispy and golden brown colour.

Spring rolls are usually served with plum sauce, so I try to stay true to tradition, even though my husband likes to add some hot sauce to it. It’s very simple and easy. Simple syrup, one preserved plum (Plum itself is already salty) and a splash of white vinegar boiled together. Break up the plum in the boiling syrup and let it reduce down to half. Let it cool and take the pits and skin out. There you have it!