Spring Roll Wrappers | Cook's Illustrated (2024)

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Are wonton wrappers and spring roll wrappers the same? ›

Difference Between Wonton Wrappers/Egg Roll Wrappers/Spring Roll Wrappers. Wonton and egg roll wrappers are made with a similar wheat and egg dough. However, wonton wrappers are smaller in size compared to the other two. Spring roll wrappers do not contain eggs and are thinner than wonton or egg roll wrappers.

While spring rolls may have as many as a few dozen variations of fillings and wrappers depending on the region they come from, they have a super thin, smooth, and egg-less wrapper made of wheat flour or rice flour, salt, and water. Vietnamese spring rolls are one example of that.

Spring Roll Pastry / Lumpia Wrapper

Because regular rice paper never works for me, I opt for a spring roll pastry wrapper made of wheat flour. You can find spring roll pastry wrappers in the freezer aisle in most Asian stores. They come in large square sheets of about 30. Sometimes they are labeled lumpia wrappers.

Lumpia Wrappers

Lumpia are a Filipino-style version of spring rolls. Typically made from flour, cornstarch, and water, lumpia wrappers are thin and delicate, but strong enough to hold fillings. You can serve either serve lumpia fresh or fried.

But while butter lettuce leaves are a good enough substitute for rice paper wrappers in Vietnamese summer rolls, and collard green leaves make a satisfactory stand-in for traditional spring roll wrappers, neither truly replaces the mouthfeel of crispy-chewy wrappers made of wheat and rice.

You can also make pot stickers with square wonton skins — just use a 3 1/2-inch biscuit cutter to create rounds. You can also use the fresh egg roll or spring roll wrappers; cut in half or quarters.

So I decided to make a baked version of spring rolls and they did not disappoint! They are super crunchy and full of flavour. Filo pastry is similar to puff pastry but it is only made with flour and water and it is very thin. It was perfect for this recipe and it gets really crunchy once baked and it's quick to cook!

Spring rolls or summer rolls are a Vietnamese delicacy known as "gỏi cuốn". Depending on the region, salad rolls were made differently. Some vegetarian families make vegetarian spring rolls rather than meat spring rolls.

Yes, wrappers make great casings for spring and summer rolls (as highlighted below), but check out all of the other ways you can enjoy them! Soup and Salad Topping: Shred wrappers or cut into very thin strips. Transfer strips to a bowl and add a little olive oil. Toss to coat.

Fresh spring rolls are very healthy, especially if you pack them full of raw veggies and lean protein. The biggest question people have about the healthfulness of spring rolls is the wrapper. Spring roll wrappers are low in fat and calories. One piece of rice paper usually has between 30-40 calories.

Can I use wonton wrappers for spring rolls? ›

This recipe is so easy because you can use store-bought wonton or spring roll wrappers, and the filling comes together within minutes.

Origin: Egg rolls were created in the U.S. while spring rolls were invented in China. Wrapper: Egg rolls have a thicker skin and utilize a wonton or thick, yeast dough wrapper. Spring rolls have a more delicate, thin skin and use a spring roll wrapper. Filling: Egg rolls typically contain cabbage and meat.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened put in an airtight container, keep refrigerated and use within 30 days.

In a pinch, egg roll wrappers can be used for wontons. Keep in mind they are larger and thicker than wonton wrappers, so your final result may be different.

They're completely different. If you're trying to deep fry them, they might get the job done, but they'd have more of that crispy, flaky egg roll texture.

Egg roll wrappers are larger in diameter and slightly thicker, which creates a sturdier wrapper, allowing them to be stuffed with more filling devoid of tearing apart. They have a chewy, crispy texture when fried or baked. Wonton wrappers, on the other hand, are smaller and thinner, making them more delicate.