Chinese Dish

Spring Rolls

春卷

Also known as: Chun juan, Chinese spring rolls, Fried spring rolls, Shanghai spring rolls

What is Spring Rolls?

Crispy deep-fried rolls with thin wheat wrappers enclosing a filling of vegetables and sometimes meat, originating from the Eastern Jin dynasty Spring Festival tradition.

Typical Ingredients

wheat flour wrapper
cabbage
bean sprouts
carrots
shiitake mushrooms
ground pork
soy sauce
sesame oil
vegetable oil

Allergen Information

Always confirm with restaurant staff before ordering.

Soy
Often Present
Eggs
Sometimes Present
Celery
Sometimes Present
Gluten
Often Present
Sesame
Sometimes Present
Shellfish
Sometimes Present

Wheat wrappers are standard. Soy sauce in filling. Some versions contain shrimp. Some wrappers contain egg.

Safer Variations

Allergen-friendly alternatives to ask for.

Ask for rice paper spring rolls for gluten-free option
Request vegetable-only filling

Questions to Ask Staff

Important questions to confirm with restaurant staff.

Are the wrappers wheat-based?
Does the filling contain shrimp?
Is sesame oil used?

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