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Popiah

Cultural Context

Popiah, originating from the Fujian province of China, has become a beloved street food in Malaysia and Singapore. Traditionally enjoyed during festivals and family gatherings, these fresh spring rolls symbolize togetherness and sharing. Today, popiah is celebrated for its versatility, with fillings ranging from vegetables to proteins, making it a popular choice among diverse communities.

Chinese-MalayMYappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
10 ounces shrimp (size 31 to 40)
half a yikama
half a large carrot
half a stalk of celery
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
4-5 Chinese sausages
6 eggs
about 2 tablespoons avocado oil
about 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
about 1 teaspoon sesame oil
spring roll wrappers
crushed peanuts
fried shallots
cilantro
hoisin sauce
Lingham's hot sauce

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is budget-friendly.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in cost.

chili sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Salsa offers a fresh flavor with fewer calories.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein and offers a different texture.

1

Cut the shrimp in half and set aside.

2

Slice yikama, carrot, celery, and onion into strips.

3

Peel the yikama and chop it into similar sizes as the other vegetables.

4

Beat the eggs in a bowl.

5

Heat a wok to medium-high and add about 1 tablespoon of avocado oil.

6

Pour in a quarter of the beaten eggs to make a flat crepe and cook until set, then transfer to a cutting board and slice into strips.

7

Repeat with the remaining eggs.

8

Add shrimp to the hot wok and cook until curled and opaque, then transfer to a bowl.

9

Add more oil to the wok and cook the sliced onion for about a minute.

10

Add the remaining vegetables (yikama, carrot, celery) and cook until softened, then add garlic last.

11

Season with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and drizzle sesame oil on top.

12

Assemble the popiah by placing a spring roll wrapper in a diamond shape, adding lettuce, egg strips, vegetable filling, shrimp, Chinese sausage, crushed peanuts, fried shallots, and cilantro, then drizzle with hoisin and Lingham's hot sauce.

Cooking Techniques

mixingcookingrolling

Equipment Needed

wokcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutenshellfishpeanuts

Also Known As

fresh spring rollpopiah basah

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