Egg rolls are crispy and delicious appetizers or side dishes that are a popular part of Asian cuisine. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients, such as cabbage, pork, shrimp, and vegetables, and are typically served with a dipping sauce. With so many different ways to make egg rolls, it can be difficult to know where to start. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this article will provide you with everything you need to know to make the best egg rolls possible.
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COPYCAT TAKEOUT EGG ROLLS
Egg rolls are the quintessential Chinese takeout food. Here's our family's restaurant recipe-a 100% accurate, easy-to-follow egg roll recipe to make at home!
Provided by Bill
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Put the cabbage, carrots, and celery into the boiling water and cook for about 2 minutes. Transfer the veggies to an ice bath and drain. Thoroughly squeeze out all the excess water from the vegetables (you can put the drained veggies in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out the water). This is a very important step because if the filling is too wet, you will have a wet filling and soggy egg rolls!
- Once dry, transfer the veggies to a large mixing bowl. Add the scallions, salt, sugar, sesame oil, 2 tablespoons oil, five spice powder (if using), white pepper, roast pork, and cooked shrimp (if using). Toss everything together. The filling is ready to be wrapped!
- To wrap the egg rolls, take a small fistful of filling, squeeze it a little in your hand until it is compressed together, and place it on the wrapper. The wrapping method is similar to that of a burrito. Just add a thin layer of egg to make sure it stays sealed. Line them up on a lightly floured surface, and continue assembling until you run out of ingredients.
- In a small pot, heat oil to 325 degrees. You don't need too much-just enough to submerge the egg rolls. Carefully place a couple egg rolls into the oil, and fry them for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Keep them moving in the oil to make sure they fry evenly.
- Cool slightly and serve! Freeze leftovers in freezer bags and reheat them in the oven at 350 degrees, until crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 582 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EGG ROLLS
Instead of ordering takeout, wrap your own chicken-and-vegetable-stuffed Egg Rolls from Food Network, then dip them in a homemade soy-sesame sauce.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a wok or skillet, stir-fry the ginger and garlic in 2 tablespoons of oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add scallions, carrots, and red pepper and stir-fry over high heat for 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, and sugar. Add the Napa cabbage and broth mixture. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft. Add sesame oil, cool for at least 15 minutes, and strain. Fold in the minced shrimp.
- Fill and roll the egg roll wrappers, using 1 tablespoon of filling for each roll. Working with 1 wonton wrapper at a time, place the wrapper with one corner of the diamond closest to you. Place 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper. Roll the corner closest to you over the filling. Brush the top corner with water. Fold in the sides of the wonton and continue rolling the egg roll up until it is closed. Press to seal, set aside, and continue with the remaining ingredients.
- In a skillet set over moderately high heat, heat the remaining oil and saute the egg rolls until golden brown on all sides, using tongs to turn them. Serve when cool enough to eat, with dipping sauce.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Wine Suggestion: Beringer White Zinfandel
AWESOME EGG ROLLS
They are a little time consuming, but they're definitely worth the effort. You can substitute shredded chicken or pork in this recipe. Serve with hot mustard.
Provided by ROUVER
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls Egg Roll Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together cabbage, carrots, sprouts, celery, and onion. Stir in shrimp, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Pour beaten egg into a skillet placed over medium heat; cook flat and thin, flipping once, until done. Remove from skillet, cool, and chop finely. Stir egg into cabbage mixture. Sprinkle top with cornstarch, mix, and allow to sit 10 minutes.
- Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water. Set aside.
- Place 2 or 3 tablespoons of the shrimp mixture into the center of an egg roll skin. Dip a spoon into the water and cornstarch mixture, and moisten all corners but the bottom corner. Fold the egg roll skin from the bottom over the mixture, making a tight tube of the shrimp mixture. Fold corners in from the sides, and press to stick against folded roll. Then roll the rest of the way. Repeat with remaining egg roll wrappers.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan to a depth of 3 or 4 inches, and heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Carefully place egg rolls into hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Remove to paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 395.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
VERY BEST EGG ROLLS
I never liked egg rolls 'til I had these! Spring roll wraps make the outside nice and crisp without overcooking the inside. Egg roll wraps can be used if unavailable. Preparation time does not include frying time.
Provided by Kzim4
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Defrost spring roll wraps as directed on package.
- Mix cabbages, carrot, garlic, green onion, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Add pork and soy sauce and mix well.
- Lay wrap in front of you so it looks like a diamond.
- Place 2-3 tablespoons pork filling in center (so it is like a log going from right point to left point).
- Fold bottom point up over filling and roll once.
- Fold in right and left points.
- Brush beaten egg on top point.
- Finish rolling wrap.
- Repeat with remaining filling.
- Heat 2-3 inches oil in large frying pan to 350°F.
- Place a few egg rolls in pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side (being careful not to crowd the pan).
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve with your favorite sweet and sour sauce.
CHINESE EGG ROLLS
Delicious egg rolls! I love mine with jalapeño pepper jelly! You can use 1/2 pound of meat for more veggie taste, or a full pound for meatier egg rolls.
Provided by Charmie777
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 12 eggrolls
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Brown pork with ginger and garlic in pan; drain any grease.
- Mix salt, sugar, soy sauce and sesame oil. Add to pork and mix well.
- In large bowl combine cabbage mix and green onions.
- Pour hot meat over vegetables and stir well. Let cool slightly.
- Lay wrap in front of you so that it looks like a diamond.
- Place 3 tablespoons pork filling in center of egg roll wrapper.
- Fold bottom point up over filling and roll once.
- Fold in right and left points.
- Brush beaten egg on top point.
- Finish rolling.
- Set aside and repeat with remaining filling.
- Heat 2-3 inches oil in large frying pan to very hot (350ºF).
- Fry a few egg rolls in pan at a time, 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve with sweet and sour sauce, plum sauce, hoisin sauce or jalapeño pepper jelly.
AUTHENTIC CHINESE EGG ROLLS (FROM A CHINESE PERSON)
My mom is the best cook ever and I am a picky eater. If I like this, then you will. This is very authentic because my family is Chinese and I am too. This recipe is at least 300 years old in the Ling family.
Provided by Mendy L
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls Egg Roll Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Pour in beaten eggs and cook, without stirring, until firmed. Flip the eggs over and cook for an additional 20 seconds to firm the other side. Set egg pancake aside to cool, then slice into thin strips.
- Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in cabbage and carrot; cook for 2 minutes to wilt. Add bamboo, mushroom, pork, green onions, soy sauce, salt, sugar, and MSG; continue cooking until the vegetables soften, about 6 minutes. Stir in sliced egg, then spread mixture out onto a pan, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
- To assemble the egg rolls, place a wrapper onto your work surface with one corner pointing towards you. Place about 3 tablespoons of cooled filling in a heap onto the bottom third of the wrapper. Brush a little beaten egg white onto the top two edges of the wrapper, then fold the bottom corner over the filling and roll firmly to the halfway point. Fold the left and right sides snugly over the egg roll, then continue rolling until the top corners seal the egg roll with the egg white. Repeat with remaining egg roll wrappers, covering finished egg rolls with plastic wrap to keep from drying out.
- Heat about 6-inches of oil in a wok or deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fry egg rolls 3 or 4 at a time until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 315.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
EGG ROLLS
This egg roll recipe is truly a family favorite. My husband, Doug, makes them often for family meals and my sister serves them every Tuesday night at the restaurant she owns. Feel free to use sausage if you like food with a little more kick. -Donna Frandsen, Cohasset, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h30m
Yield 14 egg rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain well. Stir in coleslaw mix, water chestnuts, onions, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cabbage is crisp-tender. , Position an egg roll wrapper with one point toward you. Place about 1/4 cup sausage mixture in the center. Fold bottom corner over filling; fold sides toward center over filling. Roll toward the remaining point. Moisten top corner with beaten egg; press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry egg rolls, a few at a time, until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sweet-and-sour sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
BAKED EGG ROLLS
These egg rolls are low in fat but the crispiness from baking will fool you into thinking they were fried! -Barbara Lierman, Lyons, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; heat pan over medium heat. Add the first 6 ingredients; cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add chicken; heat through. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, soy sauce, oil, brown sugar and cayenne until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened; remove from the heat., Spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture on the bottom third of 1 egg roll wrapper; fold sides toward center and roll tightly. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Place seam side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat., Spritz tops of egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Freeze option: Freeze cooled egg rolls in a freezer container, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat rolls on a baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven until crisp and heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips for Making Perfect Egg Rolls:
- Use a variety of fillings to create flavorful and interesting egg rolls. Some popular fillings include cabbage, carrots, celery, bean sprouts, pork, shrimp, and chicken.
- Chop the fillings finely so that they cook evenly and are easy to wrap in the egg roll wrappers.
- Use a large skillet or wok to cook the fillings. This will allow you to cook them quickly and evenly.
- Season the fillings with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and other Asian seasonings to taste.
- Use egg roll wrappers that are thin and pliable. This will make them easier to wrap and prevent them from breaking.
- Brush the egg roll wrappers with oil before filling and rolling them. This will help them to crisp up in the pan.
- Fry the egg rolls in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. This will take about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve the egg rolls immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Egg rolls are a delicious and versatile appetizer or main course. They are easy to make and can be filled with a variety of ingredients. With a little practice, you can make perfect egg rolls that will impress your family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Start cooking today!
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