Popiah (Fresh Spring Roll with Jicama)

 

 

Ingredients 

1lb jicama/yam bean - peeled and shredded

1 large carrot - peeled and shredded

few pieces of fresh lettuce

10 prawns - peeled and de-veined, boiled and sliced into halves

2 chinese sausages - cut into small pieces and pan fried

3 eggs - boiled and coarsely chopped

2 tbsp dried shrimp - soaked, drained and coarsely chopped 

3 cloves garlic - chopped

handful of roasted chopped peanuts, coarsely chopped

3 tbsp vegetable oil

popiah wrapper

sweet dark soy sauce and chili sauce

 

Seasonings

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp rice wine

1 tbsp oyster sauce

2 tbsp light soy sauce

dash of white pepper 

 

Method

1. Heat oil in a large pan.  Add in chopped garlic and fry for a while.  Add chopped dried shrimp and fry over low heat till aromatic.
2. Add jicama and carrot.  Add seasonings.  Cook and cover for 15 minutes over medium heat or until jicama is softened.  Check seasonings and add salt to taste if necessary.
3. Leave cooked mixture to cool before wrapping.
4. Take out one piece of popiah wrapper and place on a large plate.  Brush the centre with some sweet sauce and chili sauce.
5. Place a piece of lettuce, add 2 to 3 tbsp of jicama mixture followed by the rest of the ingredients and top with some chopped roasted peanuts.
6. Wrap and roll the popiah wrapper and enjoy the wonderful burst of flavours in each and every bite!