Week 2 – Spring Rolls: Recipe & Analysis

Welcome Back!  

This week I created my first dish, spring rolls! I enjoyed making these with my family and sharing them with my friends and staff! Here’s a picture of the spring rolls I made:    

Recipe 

How To Make Spring Rolls

• Take Out One Sheet Of Vermicelli Rice Paper 
  • Lightly Dip The Whole Sheet In Warm Water 
• Starting From The End, Take 1-2 Leaves Of Lettuce And Add Other Preferred Vegetables 
• Take 2-3 Slices Of Shrimp And Pork Belly 
• Roll It Like An Eggroll Or Burrito And Make Sure It Is Tightly Wrapped To Keep The Ingredients From Falling Out

Here Is A List Of The Nutritional Facts And Benefits Of Each Ingredient: 

• Boiled Shrimp 

• • • Low Carb & Calories
    • Antioxidants In Shrimp Can Protect Your Cells Against Damage, And The Antioxidant Astaxanthin Helps Prevent Wrinkles And Lessens Sun Damage.
    • Shrimp Also Has Plenty Of Selenium. Some Studies Suggest This Mineral Prevents Certain Types Of Cancer, But There’s Not Enough Research To Know How Well It Works.

• Chives

• • • Reduce The Risk Of Cancer
    • Prevent Osteoporosis: Packed With Vitamin K- It Helps With Bone Density  
    • Improve Memory:  Contain Both Choline And Folate 
    • Too Many Chives In Your Diet Could Cause Stomach Pain And Indigestion 

• Cucumbers

• • • Cucumber Skin Is Full Of Beta-Carotene, Which Your Body Can Convert Into Vitamin A To Your Eyes And Skin Healthy
    • Help With Weight- Management
    • Rich In Antioxidants
    • May Reduce Blood Sugar Levels By Lowering The Risk Of Hypoglycemia During A Blood Sugar Drop. For People With Diabetes, Cucumber Is Highly Recommended To Moderate Blood Sugar Levels More Effectively. 

• Lettuce

• • • Low Calorie
    • Excellent Source Of Vitamin A And Some Vitamin C 

• Rice Paper (Three Ladies Brand) 

• • • Free From Oil And Fats
    • Made Out Of White Rice Flour, Tapioca Flour, Salt, And Water => Gluten-Free

• Pork Belly 

• • Provides Rich Flavor And Taste 
  • A Source Of High-Quality Protein, Vitamins, And Minerals
  • Higher In Fat And Lower In Protein 
    • Saturated Fat 
  • Preferably Eat Small Portions 

Analysis 

These spring rolls slightly differ from the traditional recipe as I added shrimp and pork belly and removed vermicelli noodles. This modification helps increase protein and lower carbs. Using Cronometer, I can see the dietary value of these spring rolls. For this dish, each spring roll is considered as one serving. Below, I have attached the American Label for one spring roll:    

As you can see from the label, spring rolls are very low in calories and fat, which is good for people who are focusing on weight control and preventing the risk of heart disease or obesity. Spring rolls are also high in fiber and protein, which makes this dish a very healthy snack or meal.  

Upcoming: I’ll be making my next dish, vermicelli bowl. 

I’ll see you in the next post, 

Daphnee   

Bibliography:

1. Written Webmd Editorial Contributors. “Health Benefits Of Lettuce.” WebMD. 1 Jan. 2023. Web. 2 Jan. 2023. <Https://Www.Webmd.Com/Diet/Health-Benefits-Lettuce>
2. Cugliari.Mikhaela. “Are Rice Paper Rolls Healthy Or Not? Analyzed By A Nutritionist..” Ricepaperroll.Com.Au. N.D. Web. 2 Jan. 2023. <Https://Www.Ricepaperroll.Com.Au/Blogs/Post/Are-Rice-Paper-Rolls-Healthy-Or-Not-Analysed-By-A-Nutritionist>
3. Written Webmd Editorial Contributors. “Health Benefits Of Chives.” WebMD. N.D. Web. 2 Jan. 2023. <Https://Www.Webmd.Com/Diet/Health-Benefits-Chives>