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Egg Rolls Recipe

Egg Rolls Recipe

Pinklady
Egg rolls, a staple in American Chinese cuisine, are thought to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. They are inspired by traditional Chinese spring rolls but are typically larger and often filled with a mixture of cabbage, meat, and other vegetables. The name "egg roll" is somewhat misleading, as the wrappers don't usually contain egg. The origin of the name remains a mystery, but some speculate it may have come from the egg wash used to seal the rolls.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American, Chinese
Servings 20 Egg rolls

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Mixing bowls
  • Frying pan or deep fryer
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground pork (or chicken, beef, or shrimp)
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 package egg roll wrappers
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.Add ground pork (or your preferred meat) and cook until browned. Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
  • Drain any excess fat from the skillet.Add garlic, ginger, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, and green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.Remove the skillet from heat and let the filling cool.
  • Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean, flat surface with one corner pointing toward you (diamond shape).
  • Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling mixture on the bottom third of the wrapper.
  • Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold the left and right corners toward the center.
    Roll the wrapper tightly toward the top corner. Moisten the top corner with a bit of water to seal the roll.
  • Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
    Carefully place a few egg rolls into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Fry for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Remove the egg rolls with tongs and place them on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
  • Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, or hot mustard.

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