Spring rolls are a delicious and versatile appetizer that is loved by people all over the world. In Ghana, spring rolls have gained immense popularity and have become a favorite among locals and tourists alike.
These crispy and flavorsome rolls, filled with a variety of fresh ingredients, are a must-try for anyone visiting this vibrant West African nation. If you’re a fan of spring rolls or simply looking to experience new and exciting flavors, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make spring rolls in Ghana.
Ingredients for preparing spring rolls
- 4 tablespoons of plain flour
- 4 tablespoons of mixed veggies(carrots,cabbage,bell pepper,bamboo shoots)
- 1 tablespoon of margarine
- 1 medium-sized chicken breast already chopped
- Egg white as the binding agent
- Salt to taste
- Half maggie cube
- Oil for deep frying
How to make spring rolls in Ghana
Making spring rolls in Ghana is not that difficult. Once you have all your ingredients ready, you can have your spring rolls done in less than 2 hours. Now let’s move on to how you can do this.
Pour your plain flour into a mixing bowl and then add your salt to taste. Now add your margarine. Add a few drops of vegetable oil and then mix them well with your hands. Add a half cup of cold water and mix again to make a soft dough.
Put your saucepan on the fire and add about 1 tbsp of vegetable oil. Add some onions and fry for a minute. Now add your chopped chicken breast. Allow it to cook through for about 3-5 minutes and add some water to it to make it saucy. Add some little gravy powder to it to thicken the sauce. Once it is done, put the fire off and make it cool down.
Get a chopping board and a rolling pin take the dough and roll it on the chopping board until it’s flat and light and cut the dough into preferred sizes
Use the egg white as a sticking agent with a pastry brush, and brush the eggs white over the dough. Now with a spoon, fill in each dough with the cooked sauce. Fill all the doughs and fold them nicely. Make sure the ends are tucked in well.
Now put your frying pan on fire and heat the oil until it is very hot. This will prevent the oil from sogging the spring rolls. Now put the spring rolls inside and fry them until they turn golden brown. Continue this until you are done frying all your delicious spring rolls are ready.
Spring rolls in Ghana are not only a delectable treat but also a reflection of the country’s vibrant culinary scene. Whether you’re preparing them for a family gathering or trying your hand at a new recipe, these crispy rolls are sure to impress your taste buds.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with different fillings and spices to customize the flavors to your liking. So, gather your ingredients, embrace your culinary skills, and indulge in the delightful journey of making spring rolls in Ghana!
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Ghanaian Spring Rolls
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp plain flour
- 4 tbsp Mixed veggies
- 1 tbsp margarine
- 1 meduim sized chicken breast chopped already
- 1 egg white
- salt to taste
- 1/2 stock cube
- vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp gravy powder
Instructions
- Pour your plain flour into a mixing bowl and then add your salt to taste. Now add your margarine. Add a few drops of vegetable oil and then mix them well with your hands.
- Add a half cup of cold water and mix again to make a soft dough
- Put your saucepan on the fire and add about 1 tbsp of vegetable oil. Add some onions and fry for 1 minute
- Now add your chopped chicken breast. Allow it to cook through for about 3-5 minutes and add some water to it to make it saucy. Add some little gravy powder to it to thicken the sauce.
- Once it is done, the fire off and make it cool down.
- Get a chopping board and a rolling pin take the dough and roll it on the chopping board until it's flat and light and cut the dough into preferred sizes
- Use the egg white as a sticking agent with a pastry brush, and brush the eggs white over the dough.
- Now with a spoon, fill in each dough with the cooked sauce
- Fill all the doughs and fold them nicely. Make sure the ends are tucked in well.
- Now put your frying pan on fire and heat the oil until it is very hot. This will prevent the oil from sogging the spring rolls.
- Now put the spring rolls inside and fry them until they turn golden brown
- Continue this until you are done frying all your delicious spring rolls are ready.
