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Traditional Spring Roll Wrapper Recipe (Popiah Wrapper)

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If you are ever wanting to learn how to make a traditional spring roll wrapper, then here is your chance. In this recipe, we use really simple ingredients which can be found in any supermarket and results in one of the most elastic, flavorful and awesome wraps you’ll ever see. Definitely beats out all the supermarket versions you can find in your typical store.

Traditional Spring Roll Wrapper Recipe

Whether you are making a spring roll, popiah, Taiwanese burrito, or any other type of Asian wrap, you will always need something called a spring roll wrapper.

These wrappers are a special kind of wrapper where they are elastic and also full of flavor. Plus they won’t break easily when trying to wrap things together.

Now sure you can always visit your local Asian supermarket to buy these wrappers. But I found out that they tend to always be overpriced for the amount you get.

Which is why I’ll be showing you a method to create your own traditional spring roll wrappers at home.

It’s one of the simplest things you can ever do, and they almost always taste better than any store bought wrapper.

What Is A Spring Roll Wrapper?

A spring roll wrapper is basically a thin wrapper made out of certain types of flour and starch, and is commonly used to wrap certain foods.

If you still can’t picture what i’m saying, then here is a quick example.

Have you see a burrito before?

You know how burritos use a tortilla type wrap to wrap around certain ingredients? Well a spring roll wrapper works exactly the same way.

However when compared to a tortilla wrap, a spring roll wrap is much more thin and can’t hold as much items as a burrito.

What Can You Use This With?

In all honesty, this traditional spring roll wrapper is a very versatile ingredient.

It can be used to wrap almost anything you want.

For example, one of the most common uses for this type of spring roll wrapper is to make the popular “Taiwanese Burrito”, or in some other countries they may call it a “Popiah”.

Not only that, but you can also use this type of spring roll wrapper to make spring rolls too!

The possibilities are endless.

It’s basically just a wrap where you can use to wrap whatever ingredient you want and make it into either a small or large wrap.

Here is an example of a Taiwanese Burrito or “Popiah” as some may call it.

Taiwanese Burrito or Popiah

Ingredients To Make Spring Roll Wrapper

The ingredients you’ll need to make this traditional spring roll wrapper are all commonly found at any of your local Asian supermarkets.

To make this spring roll wrapper, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • All-Purpose Flour – 2 Cups
  • Sweet Potato Starch – 1/8 Cup
  • Salt – 1/2 Teaspoon
  • Water – 1 1/4 Cup

And that is basically it!

See how simple this recipe is?

Ingredients to make traditional spring roll wrapper

Making The Spring Roll Wrapper Mixture

Making the spring roll wrapper is a pretty simple task to do.

In order to make the spring roll wrapper, you’ll need to do the following:

Grab a large mixing bowl and mix together all of the ingredients with a fork. You want to keep mixing it until it starts to get elastic. This should take about 3 to 5 minutes of mixing.

Grab a large mixing bowl and mix together all of the ingredients with a fork.

After you see that it is starting to become elastic, stop mixing. Let it rest for about 10 to 20 minutes.

Let it rest for about 10 to 20 minutes.

After you had let it rest, continue to mix the mixture again for a few more minutes. Then let it rest for another 10 to 20 minutes.

Repeat one last time with mixing the mixture around for a few more minutes. Then let it rest for 10 to 20 more minutes.

Once time is up, check on your mixture. It should be pretty elastic and smooth. In fact, when you mix it around, the sides should pull away from the bowl a little bit.

Making The Spring Roll Wrapper

Now it’s time to use your mixture that you have just made and turn it into a spring roll wrapper.

For this section, I will be showing you 2 different methods which you can use to make these wrappers.

Method 1: Wiping Method

First grab a non-stick pan and heat it up over medium heat. Then once it gets decently hot, turn the heat down to low.

wiping method

Using your hands, grab a handful of the mixture and move it around in your hands. You want to play with the mixture for a bit so that you can get use to how it moves. Then once you are comfortable with the mixture, hold it and using your hand, use it to wipe in a circle motion around the pan to form a circle shape. Once you have made a nice circle shape, lift/grab the mixture away from the pan as the circle shape starts to cook.

making the traditional spring roll wrapper

If you see any open areas or uneven spots, use the mixture again and fill the spots in.

Let the wrapper cook for a bit. You’ll notice that the sides of the wrapper will start to dry up and starting to lift upwards.

You'll notice that the sides of the wrapper will start to dry up and starting to lift upwards.

Once the wrapper starts to lift upwards from all sides, it means the wrapper is done cooking. Slowly lift it and peel the wrapper from the pan. Then place the wrapper on a plate or something.

Slowly lift it and peel the wrapper from the pan. Then place the wrapper on a plate or something.

That is all!

Clean the pan with a paper tower to remove any crumbs and make it clean again.

Repeat the steps again until you have used up all of your mixture to make your wrappers.

Method 2: Brushing Method

This method is essentially the same as method 1, except that instead of using your hands, you’ll be using a paint brush.

So first thing you’ll need to do is to grab a non-stick pan and heat it up over medium heat. Then once it gets decently hot, turn the heat down to low.

grab a non-stick pan and heat it up over medium heat. Then once it gets decently hot, turn the heat down to low.

After that, you’ll want to grab your paint brush and dip it into the mixture. Then immediately brush the pan with the paint brush in a circular fashion. Pretend like you are painting a circle shape.

you'll want to grab your paint brush and dip it into the mixture. Then immediately brush the pan with the paint brush in a circular fashion. Pretend like you are painting a circle shape.

Once you have painted a full circle, take the paint brush away from the pan and let the wrapper cook.

Once you have painted a full circle, take the paint brush away from the pan and let the wrapper cook.

Let the wrapper cook for a bit. You’ll notice that the sides of the wrapper will start to dry up and starting to lift upwards.

Let the wrapper cook for a bit. You'll notice that the sides of the wrapper will start to dry up and starting to lift upwards.

Once the wrapper starts to lift upwards from all sides, it means the wrapper is done cooking. Slowly lift it and peel the wrapper from the pan. Then place the wrapper on a plate or something.

Once the wrapper starts to lift upwards from all sides, it means the wrapper is done cooking. Slowly lift it and peel the wrapper from the pan. Then place the wrapper on a plate or something.

That is all!

Using a napkin or paper towel, clean the pan from any crumbs.

Then repeat the steps until you have made all of your wrappers.

How To Keep/Store For Later Use

If you are wanting to store these traditional spring roll wrappers for future use, then you’ll be happy to know that these wrappers will keep perfectly well for quite some time.

For instance, if you are wanting to save these wrappers for use in the next few days, then all you’ll need to do is simply wrap them up and store them in the fridge. They should keep perfectly well for 4 to 5 days.

If you are wanting to store them for longer periods of time, then you can keep them in the freezer. Just make sure to wrap them up nicely before storing them into the freezer. They should keep well for up to 3 months.

Once you are ready to use these wrappers again, simply place them back onto a skillet to heat up. This will bring back their elasticity and softness that you desire.

traditional spring roll wrapper recipe
Traditional Spring Roll Wrapper Recipe

Traditional Spring Roll Wrapper Recipe (Popiah Wrapper)

If you are ever wanting to learn how to make a traditional spring roll wrapper, then here is your chance. In this recipe, we use really simple ingredients which can be found in any supermarket and results in one of the most elastic, flavorful and awesome wraps you'll ever see. Definitely beats out all the supermarket versions you can find in your typical store.
2.21 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 10 Wrappers
Calories 101 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/4 Cup Water
  • 1/8 Cup Sweet Potato Starch
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

Making The Spring Roll Wrapper Mixture

  • Grab a large mixing bowl and combine all the ingredients together. Using a fork, you want to mix things around until it starts to turn elastic. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes. The leave it alone and let it rest for about 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Repeat the first step 2 more times.
  • Once you have mixed it around and let it rest for up to 3 times total, it should have a pretty elastic and smooth texture. In fact, when you mix it around, the sides should start to pull away a little bit from the bowl.

Making The Spring Roll Wrappers

  • Grab a non-stick pan and heat it up over medium heat. The once it is hot enough, turn the heat down to a low heat.
  • You have 2 methods to choose from to make your wrappers:
    Method 1: Wiping Method
    Using your hands, grab a handful of the mixture and play around with it in your hands. You want to get comfortable working with this mixture. Once you are certain you can handle it, take the mixture and using your hands, wipe the mixture in a circular fashion into the pan. You are trying to create a circle shape with the mixture.
    Once you have created a circle shape, take the mixture away and let the circle shape in the pan cook for a bit. Make sure there are no holes anywhere.
    Or
    Method 2: Brush Method
    Using a brush, dip it into the mixture you have just made. Then immediately take the brush and start brushing the pan in a circular fashion. Pretend you are drawing a circle shape with the pan.
    Once you have drawn your circle, take the brush away and let the circle shape cook for a bit.
  • Let the wrapper cook for a bit until the sides are starting to dry up and rise upwards. Once the sides of the wrapper have all risen upwards, it means the wrapper is done cooking. Slowly lift up the wrapper and peel it away from the pan.
    Put the wrapper onto a plate.
  • Use a paper towel or napkin to clean the pan from any crumbs that may have been left over.
  • Keep repeating the entire process until you have used up the entire mixture and have made your wrappers.
  • This recipe makes about 10 or more wrappers depending on how big you want them to be.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Traditional Spring Roll Wrapper Recipe (Popiah Wrapper)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 118mg5%
Potassium 27mg1%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Calcium 4mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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