aha.....freeze BEFORE deep frying
thank you Daisy
Chris


"Daisy" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 12:37:57 -0400, "Steve & Chris Clark"
> > wrote:
>
> >Hi everyone
> >
> >I would like to make spring rolls ahead of time. What is the best way to
> >have a successful end result.
> >Should I stuff/roll them and pre deep fry them only partially and freeze
> >then finish deep frying before serving? Deep fry them fully and freeze
> >then for a reheat that evening in a hot oven?
> >any ideas?
> >thanks in advance
> >Chris
> >
> I make mini spring rolls and freeze them. I guess you could make the
> larger ones the same. I simply cook and cool the filling - whatever
> I am using - and then assemble the rolls. I put them on a tray in
> the freezer separately and when they are frozen, either lay them out
> in rows in freezer trays or put them into plastic bags, and tie them
> down.
>
> They freeze fine like this. Maybe others can advise if the fillings
> can also be frozen uncooked. But mine turn out okay. I usually
> thaw them out sufficiently to shallow fry them in oil.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Daisy


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