Japanese: Harumaki. Harumaki originated in China a long, long time ago. Haru, or 春, means “spring” in Japanese and “maki” translates to “roll” (sushi rolls are also called “maki”). Harumaki might look difficult to prepare, but it is actually very easy. However, it takes a little extra time than most of my recipes. Enjoy!
Yield: 10 spring rolls
Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 carrot
- 1/4 pound ground pork
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 5 shrimp
- 3 dried shiitake mushrooms
- 10 sheets of spring roll paper
- 4 tbsp minced ginger
Spices
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp katakuriko (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
- 1 tsp flour (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
Preparation
- Put dried shiitake in warm water until it becomes soft, then slice
- Wash shrimp in cold water, pat dry, then peel and devein. Chop into small pieces
- Heat oil in a pan, add ginger and pork, and cook for 2 minutes over medium heat
- Add shiitake and vegetables and cook for 2 more minutes on medium
- Add shrimp and continue to cook for 1 more minute
- Add soy sauce, sake, sugar, sesame oil and mix, then add katakuriko (mixed with 2tbs water) and stir
- Put the mixture on the center of the spring roll skin; add flour/water mixture along the edge of the skin with your fingers and roll (click on picture below to see large illustration)
- Heat oil in wok or fying pan to 375°F (190°C) and fry spring roll until golden brown (about 2 minutes). Oil should be about half the depth of a spring roll. Flip the roll at the 1 minute mark.
- Cut it half and serve with soy sauce
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soooooo good! thank u!!!
Geez, your recipes are just sooooo very good! I’ve been looking for good japanese recipes for a while and as i read your blog i fell in love with it more and more. I love these! Next year at college i’ll be cooking japanese to my boyfriend as he loves these too!
Thanks a lot and keep up the good work, greetings from Hungary!
College student of japanese
Thanks so much! I’m very happy you enjoy it! Have fun in college!