Description
Chinese-inspired egg rolls bring crispy, golden perfection to your dinner table. Packed with savory filling and wrapped in delicate pastry, these delightful appetizers promise pure culinary satisfaction for home cooks seeking authentic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground pork (or chicken/shrimp)
- 12–15 egg roll wrappers
- 2 cups cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- sweet chili sauce
- soy sauce
- duck sauce
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sizzle ground pork in a skillet until golden and crumbly, developing deep, rich flavors.
- Vegetable Integration: Fold minced garlic, ginger, shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions into the meat, allowing ingredients to harmonize and soften.
- Seasoning Blend: Enhance the mixture with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper, then cool completely to intensify taste profile.
- Wrapper Technique: Position egg roll wrapper diagonally, creating a diamond shape on a clean surface.
- Filling and Rolling: Place cooled filling near bottom corner, fold wrapper edges precisely, and roll tightly, using beaten egg as adhesive to seal the cylinder.
- Cooking Method: Heat oil to 350F and fry egg rolls in small batches until achieving a deep amber, crispy exterior, alternatively baking or air frying for a lighter version.
- Serving Presentation: Drain on absorbent paper and serve immediately with complementary dipping sauces like sweet chili, soy, or duck sauce, ensuring optimal crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Control Moisture: Pat meat and vegetables dry before cooking to prevent soggy egg rolls and ensure crispy texture.
- Perfect Sealing Technique: Use beaten egg as adhesive and press edges firmly to prevent unraveling during frying, creating a tight seal.
- Temperature Management: Maintain consistent 350F oil heat for even browning; overcrowding reduces oil temperature and results in greasy rolls.
- Baking Alternative: For healthier version, lightly spray rolls with oil and bake at 425F for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway to achieve golden crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg