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Crispy Tuna Shanghai

Crispy Tuna Shanghai

Crispy Tuna Shanghai are quick, easy to make, cheesy, and tasty! These fish spring rolls are a healthier and cheaper alternative to meat lumpia and are delicious as a snack, appetizer, or main dish.

⏱ Prep: 0 min ⏱ Cook: 400 min

Ingredients

  • 2 can .35 ounces each) tuna flakes in oil, drained well
  • 0.25 cup water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup carrots, shredded
  • 0.25 cup red onions, finely chopped
  • 0 salt and pepper to taste
  • 0 quick melt cheese (Eden), cut into strips
  • 12 spring roll wrappers
  • 0 canola oil

Instructions

  1. Mix tuna, water chestnuts, carrots, and red onions. Stir to combine, breaking tuna into smaller pieces.

  2. Add salt and pepper until it suits your preference. Stir it through.

  3. Separate spring roll wrappers into individual sheets, Arrange a wrapper on a flat working surface.

  4. Spoon tuna filling on the bottom part of the wrapper and top with a slice of cheese. Fold the wrapper over the filling and then fold sides. Roll tightly into a log and lightly dab with water on the end to completely seal. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

  5. Set a large pan on medium heat, heat about 1-inch deep of oil. Add tuna lumpia in a single layer and deep-fry, turning as needed, until golden and crunchy.

  6. Take them out of the pan and drain on a wire rack. Best served right away with a choice of dipping sauce.