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The different types of spring roll sauce are usually based on the main ingredients used in them, such as fish sauce or peanut butter. A common type of condiment that is easy to make is based on fish sauce, usually with the addition of water, sugar, and a bit of acidity from vinegar or lemon juice. Peanut butter varieties are also quite common and usually include a bit of soy sauce, sugar, and chili oil to bring out the flavor of the peanuts. There are also some pretty sweet spring roll sauces, similar to those used with eggrolls, such as sweet and sour sauce or plum sauce.
Sweet and sour sauces can accompany spring rolls.
A spring roll sauce is commonly prepared to accompany spring rolls in various Asian cuisines. Spring rolls are often made similar to eggrolls, with a filling that is usually a mix of different vegetables and can include cooked meats. However, instead of frying the wrapped spring rolls, they are often eaten fresh after being rolled, leaving them with a light texture and crisp flavor.
Soy sauce is a common ingredient in peanut butter varieties of spring roll sauce.
One of the most common and popular types of sauce for spring rolls is made with fish oil. This sauce usually starts with water and some acidity from rice vinegar or citrus juice, which is heated to dissolve the sugar in it. Fish oil and other ingredients such as minced garlic and ground pepper can be added to this mixture before serving. Fish oil-based spring roll sauce is popular in regions such as Thailand.
Peanut butter can be used as a base to create a spring roll sauce.
Peanut butter is also often used to make sauce for spring rolls, although roasted and chopped peanuts can also be added. Peanut butter is typically used as a base, to which soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar are added. Other ingredients like minced garlic and chili peppers or chili oil can also be added to this spring roll sauce, which requires no cooking before serving.
Many Asian spring roll sauces call for a spicy and salty fish sauce.
There are also several other types of spring roll sauce that can be made and enjoyed, including any type served with eggrolls. While eggrolls are usually fried and spring rolls are often served fresh, they can have similar flavors that pair well with certain condiments. Sweet and sour sauces can be served with spring rolls, although the acidity of this condiment can overwhelm the spring rolls. Plum sauce is commonly preferred by those who like sweeter flavors and even a small amount can complement spring roll ingredients such as ginger and shrimp.