Brisket Spring Rolls: A Special Occasion Dish
Elevate Your Meal: Brisket Spring Rolls with Homemade Fish Sauce and Peanut Sauce
Here’s a recipe for vibrant Vietnamese-style spring rolls (Wolnamssam) that you can easily make at home with ingredients you already have. While you can customize the fillings with various vegetables and ingredients like smoked duck, this version features savory stir-fried brisket for an extra touch of luxury. It’s a perfect dish for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special celebration. We’ll also show you how to make delicious homemade fish sauce and peanut sauce!
Main Ingredients
- 160g thinly sliced beef brisket (chadolbagi)
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper
- 8 shrimp
- 1 pack imitation crab sticks (krab meat), 5 sticks
- 10 fresh perilla leaves (깻잎)
- 1 egg
Brisket Stir-fry Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- Pinch of black pepper
Homemade Fish Sauce
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1 red chili pepper
- 1 green chili pepper
Creamy Peanut Sauce
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp honey mustard
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- Pinch of black pepper
Homemade Fish Sauce
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1 red chili pepper
- 1 green chili pepper
Creamy Peanut Sauce
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp honey mustard
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp honey mustard
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing all the ingredients for your Wolnamssam. Wash and thoroughly dry the fresh vegetables. Prepare each ingredient according to its specific needs – slice, chop, or portion as required for a beautiful presentation.
Step 2
First, let’s make the two essential sauces that bring this dish to life! In separate bowls, combine the ingredients for the peanut sauce and the fish sauce, mixing well until smooth. For the fish sauce, finely chop the chili peppers to your preferred level of heat.
Step 3
Next, whisk the egg in a bowl and cook it into a thin omelet on a lightly oiled pan. Once cooled slightly, slice this golden egg omelet into thin strips to add color and texture to your spring rolls.
Step 4
Now, it’s time to prepare the shrimp. In a pot of boiling water, add 3-4 drops of lemon juice. This simple trick helps to eliminate any potential ‘fishy’ smell from the shrimp.
Step 5
Tip: If you don’t have lemon juice, a splash of cooking wine (like mirin or sake) works just as well to remove any unwanted odors. Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and opaque.
Step 6
Prepare your vegetables and other fillings. Slice the green bell pepper and the paprika into thin strips, about 2-3mm thick. Cut the egg omelet into similar thin strips. For the perilla leaves, slice them slightly thicker than the egg strips for a more pronounced flavor and texture. Cut the imitation crab sticks in half lengthwise. For the cooked shrimp, slice them in half lengthwise; this technique helps them curl beautifully when arranged. (Tip: If using small shrimp, you can leave them whole.)
Step 7
It’s time to stir-fry the star of our dish: the brisket! In a hot pan, add the thinly sliced beef brisket along with the soy sauce, sugar, and pepper. Stir-fry over high heat until the brisket is just cooked through. This quick cooking method preserves its rich flavor and tender texture.
Step 8
Tip: Brisket can be quite fatty, so it may release a good amount of oil when cooked. To serve, place a layer of paper towels in the serving dish to absorb any excess grease, ensuring a cleaner, more pleasant eating experience.
Step 9
All components are now ready! Arrange the prepared vegetables, stir-fried brisket, shrimp, imitation crab sticks, and egg strips attractively on a large platter. Present your stunning Brisket Wolnamssam with the homemade sauces, ready to impress your guests and make any occasion truly special!
