Crispy Tuna Shanghai
Crispy Tuna Shanghai are quick and easy to make and a healthier and cheaper alternative to meat spring rolls. They're cheesy, tasty, and delicious as a snack, appetizer, or main dish.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cans (6.35 ounces each) tuna flakes in oil, drained well
- 1/4 cup water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup red onions, finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- quick melt cheese (Eden), cut into strips
- 12 spring roll wrappers
- canola oil
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine tuna, water chestnuts, carrots, and red onions. Stir to combine, breaking tuna into smaller pieces.
- 2
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
- 3
Separate spring roll wrappers into individual sheets, Arrange a wrapper on a flat working surface.
- 4
Spoon tuna filling on the bottom part of the wrapper and top with a slice of cheese. Fold the wrapper over the filling and then fold sides. Roll tightly into a log and lightly dab with water on the end to completely seal. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- 5
In a wide pan over medium heat, heat about 1-inch deep of oil. Add tuna lumpia in a single layer and deep-fry, turning as needed, until golden and crunchy.
- 6
Remove from pan and drain on a wire rack. Serve immediately with a choice of dipping sauce.