Spring rolls are a classic part of Asian cuisine that many of us know and love. Consisting of meats, vegetables, or both wrapped inside of a type of flour or rice-based exterior, they are popular in many places throughout the continent.
Check out some of the best spring rolls that Asia has to offer.
Popiah (Fujian, China, Malaysia, and Singapore)
Popiah is a popular spring roll in the province of Fujian, China as well as in Malaysia and Singapore. These thick, fat rolls are usually filled with shredded lettuce as well as proteins such as mung beans, shrimp, and/or chicken.
Lumpia (Indonesia and Philippines)
The island countries of Indonesia and the Philippines in Southeast Asia are the homes of lumpia, which are deep-fried and typically stuffed with ground pork and veggies. Sweet versions are also occasionally made as desserts.
Gỏi cuốn (Vietnam)
These Vietnamese spring rolls have a transparent exterior that is thanks to the thin rice paper that is used to wrap them. Typically filled with shrimp, they have become popular all over the world thanks to the large Vietnamese diasporas present in other countries.
