Ingredients
1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/2 cup cold water1/2 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerrootSPRING ROLLS:2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped2 garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons canola oil, divided2 cups finely shredded cabbage1 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms1/2 cup finely chopped water chestnuts1/2 cup shredded carrot4 green onions, thinly sliced12 egg roll or Chinese spring roll wrappers (6-8 inches)Oil for deep-fat frying
Preparation
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and bouillon granules. Whisk in water and vinegar until smooth. Add the green pepper, pimientos, soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt. Stir in soy sauce until smooth; set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp and garlic in 1 teaspoon oil until shrimp turns pink. Remove and keep warm.
Stir-fry the cabbage, mushrooms, water chestnuts and carrot in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes or until carrot is crisp-tender.
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add shrimp and green onions; set aside to cool.
With one corner of egg roll wrapper facing you, place 1/3 cup shrimp mixture just below center of wrapper. Cover remaining wrappers with a damp paper towel until ready to use. Fold bottom corner over filling. Moisten remaining edges of wrapper with water. Fold side corners toward center over filling. Roll spring roll up tightly, pressing at tip to seal. Repeat.
In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry spring rolls, a few at a time, for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.
