Thai Popular Snacks Spring Rolls and Fish Crackers

 1.      Spring Rolls (Por Pia Tod):

 

Spring rolls, also known as Por Pia Tod

In Thailand, spring rolls, also known as Por Pia Tod, are a popular snack or appetizer. Spring rolls are a kind of Chinese cuisine. It is presently popular in various Southeast Asian countries. These crispy and flavorful rolls are perfect for any occasion and are easy to make with simple ingredients.

 

Full Recipe of Spring Rolls:

 

Ingredients:

 

• 8–10 spring roll wrappers

• 1 cup of ground pork or chicken

• 1 cup of shredded carrots

• 1 cup shredded cabbage

• 1/2 cup chopped onions

• 2 minced garlic cloves

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• salt and pepper to taste

• 1 egg (beaten)

 

Instructions:

 

(i) Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or big frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook for 30 seconds, or until the minced garlic and chopped onions are aromatic.

(ii) Add the ground pork or chicken and stir-fry until it turns brown and no longer pink.

(iii) Stir in the shredded carrots and cabbage, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the veggies are somewhat softened.

(iv) Season with salt and pepper to taste after adding the soy sauce and oyster sauce.

(v) Remove the mixture from the heat and set aside to cool.

(vi) Arrange a spring roll wrapper on a level table with one corner facing you. Place a dollop of the filling in the corner closest to you on the wrapper.

(vii) Tuck the sides in as you roll the wrapper securely around the contents. To seal the wrapping, brush it with the beaten egg.

(viii) Repeat with the remainder of the spring roll wrappers and filling.

(ix) Heat some oil in a deep fryer or big frying pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is heated, gently add the spring rolls and cook until golden brown and crispy.

(x) When finished, take the spring rolls from the oil and set them on a paper towel to absorb any extra oil.

(xi) Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

 

2.      Thai Fish Crackers:

 

Fish crackers

Thai crackers, also known as "Kratong Tong" or "Mieng Kham," are famous bite-sized Thai appetizers. Kratong Tong is crispy golden cups packed with savory ingredients, whereas Mieng Kham is betel leaf bundles flavored with a combination of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. These crackers represent the many culinary influences and rich flavors of Thai cuisine and are appreciated as a sign of Thai hospitality at festivals and celebrations.

 

Full Recipe of Thai Fish Crackers

 

Ingredients:

 

• 500 g boneless white fish fillets (for example, cod or haddock)

• 2 tbsp of red curry paste

• 1 teaspoon of fish sauce

• 1 teaspoon of soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 2 finely shredded kaffir lime leaves

• 1 egg

• 2 teaspoons corn flour

• Fryable vegetable oil

• To serve, sweet chili sauce

 

Instructions:

 

(i) Blend the fish fillets in a food processor until smooth. Put the fish paste in a mixing dish.

(ii) In a mixing bowl, combine the red curry paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, kaffir lime leaves, egg, and corn flour. Mix well until all of the ingredients are incorporated.

(iii) In a frying pan over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil.

(iv) Form roughly a spoonful of the fish mixture into a tiny patty. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.

(v) Fry the fish cakes in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

(vi) Remove the fish cakes from the pan and pat dry with a paper towel to absorb any residual oil.

(vi) Thai fish cakes should be served hot with sweet chili sauce for dipping.