Description
Crispy “egg rolls” deliver a mouthwatering fusion of Asian-inspired flavors wrapped in golden, crunchy perfection. Packed with savory fillings and served with zesty dipping sauce, you’ll savor each delightful bite of this classic appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground pork
- 0.5 lb shrimp, chopped
Vegetables:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 0.5 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Wrappers and Seasoning:
- 20 egg roll wrappers
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg (for sealing)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, sauté ground pork over medium-high heat until thoroughly browned and no pink remains, breaking meat into fine crumbles.
- Add minced garlic and chopped shrimp to the skillet, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until shrimp turns opaque and fragrant.
- Incorporate shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions into the meat mixture, stirring continuously to blend flavors and slightly soften vegetables.
- Season the filling with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Allow the filling mixture to cool completely to room temperature, which prevents wrapper soggy and ensures crisp edges.
- Prepare a small bowl of beaten egg for sealing wrappers and lay out egg roll wrappers on a clean work surface.
- Place a small portion of filling diagonally across each wrapper, folding bottom corner over filling, then tightly rolling sides inward.
- Seal the top corner of the wrapper with beaten egg, ensuring a secure and compact closure.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Carefully lower egg rolls into hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding, until golden brown and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove egg rolls with a slotted spoon, draining excess oil on paper towels to maintain crispness.
- Let egg rolls rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow internal temperature to stabilize and prevent burning.
Notes
- Swap ground pork with ground chicken or turkey for a leaner protein option that maintains the dish’s savory profile.
- Explore vegetarian alternatives by replacing meat with tofu, mushrooms, or additional mixed vegetables for a lighter version.
- Prevent egg roll wrappers from drying out by covering unused wrappers with a damp kitchen towel during preparation.
- Control oil temperature precisely using a digital thermometer to ensure consistent golden-brown crispiness without burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg