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Fill egg roll wraps with ackee and saltfish to make this favorite jamaican dish into a crowd pleasing appetizer for any party

Ackee & Saltfish Egg Rolls

Chantal
Ackee & Saltfish tucked into egg roll wrappers and deep fried make these delicious appetizers that are a great way to introduce a traditional recipe to a crowd.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 271 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Ackee & Saltfish previously prepared and cool
  • 12 Egg roll wrappers
  • Water just a small bowl to moisten the edge of the wrapper
  • Oil for frying
  • Dipping sauce store bought or homemade
  • Cornstarch optional

Instructions
 

  • Working one at a time, place your egg roll wrapper on a cutting board with the point towards you
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  • Fill the wrapper with about 1/4 cup of filling. 
    *Using a portion scoop is helpful*. 
    how-to-make-ackee-and-saltfish-springrolls-using-a-portion-scoop-to-add-filling-ensures-equal-amounts-are-placed-in-each-roll
  • Moisten the top edge of the egg roll wrapper
  • Bring the bottom point up to the center and fold the two side points inward. 
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  • Roll up the egg roll and set aside while working on the remaining rolls.
    Ackee and saltfish spring rolls ready to be fried
  • If using cornstarch, roll the completed rolls in cornstarch and shake off the excess
  • In a heavy bottomed pot, heat oil to 325F. 
    Even though I have a thermometer I am guilty of using the toothpick trick. I stick a toothpick or wooden skewer into the oil, if bubbles form around it the oil is ready. 
    Alternately I'll find some random piece of anything to drop in the oil, usually a piece of a vegetable or tiny piece of dough/bread. If it sizzles immediately and floats the oil is good to go. Highly unscientific but it works.
  • Fry in batches as necessary, it will take about 2 minutes on each side. 
  • Drain and serve with dipping sauce as desired
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Notes

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