Egg rolls are a delicious and versatile appetizer or main course that can be made with a variety of fillings. They are typically made with a thin wrapper that is filled with a mixture of vegetables, meat, or seafood, and then fried or baked until crispy. In this article, we will provide you with two easy methods for cooking egg rolls: the traditional pan-frying method and a healthier baking method. We will also provide you with tips for choosing the best ingredients and assembling the egg rolls. With these easy recipes, you can enjoy delicious and crispy egg rolls in the comfort of your own home.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
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
BEST EGG ROLLS
These are fabulous as a side dish with stir-fry dishes. Serve warm with egg roll sauce or soy sauce if desired.
Provided by Angela Hamilton
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls Egg Roll Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Season pork with ginger and garlic powder and mix thoroughly. Heat mixture in a medium skillet, stirring, until pork is cooked through and no longer pink. Set aside.
- In another large skillet heat oil to about 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) or medium high heat. While oil is heating, combine flour and water in a bowl until they form a paste. In a separate bowl combine the cabbage, carrots and reserved pork mixture. Mix all together.
- Lay out one egg roll skin with a corner pointed toward you. Place about a 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the cabbage, carrot and pork mixture on egg roll paper and fold corner up over the mixture. Fold left and right corners toward the center and continue to roll. Brush a bit of the flour paste on the final corner to help seal the egg roll.
- Place egg rolls into heated oil and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels or rack. Put on serving plate and top with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 39.7 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 220.2 mg, Sugar 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.
EASY EGG ROLLS
I've always loved egg rolls, but every recipe I saw seemed too complicated. So I decided to start with a packaged coleslaw mix. Now I can make these yummy treats at a moment's notice.-Samantha Dunn, Leesville, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield 40 egg rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place a heaping tablespoonful of beef mixture in the center of one egg roll wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold bottom corner over filling. Fold sides toward center over filling. , In a small bowl, combine flour and enough water to make a paste. Moisten top corner with paste; roll up tightly to seal. Repeat. In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry egg rolls for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts :
EASY EGG ROLLS (TWO COOKING METHODS)
I'm always looking for something different and fun. A good recipe to use up leftover meats, too. Adapted from Southern Living, but added a baking method to reduce calories and make healthier. The fried method is so much tastier, but the baking method is a good pinch hitter for those counting calories...which I am. ;-) See this complimentary dipping sauce...Recipe #412580
Provided by gailanng
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 16-18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir together the first 6 ingredients.
- Brush water around outer edge of each egg roll wrapper. Spoon 1/3 cup filling in center of each egg roll wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling, tucking tip of corner under filling; fold left and right corners over filling. Tightly roll filled end toward remaining corner; gently pressing to seal.
- Frying Method: Pour oil to depth of 3 inches in a dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees. Fry egg rolls in batches 3-4 minutes or until golden brown; drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
- Baking Method: Preheat oven 425 degrees. Spray each roll, front and back, with cooking spray or lightly brush with a pastry brush vegetable oil. Bake for 10-14 minutes turning about halfway through until lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.7, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 240.1, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1, Protein 3.2
BAKED VEGETABLE EGG ROLLS
This unique-and easy!-spin on classic egg rolls was inspired by Valerie's love of Indonesian flavors. They are full of vegetables, making them a perfect healthy main course or appetizer.
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield 16 egg rolls
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Add the mushrooms, slightly breaking them up with your hands as you add them. Place the lid on and pulse until the mushrooms are finely chopped, 10 to 12 times.
- Add the bean thread noodles to a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside.
- Add the coconut oil to a large sauté pan and heat over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering. Add the mushrooms and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all of the liquid from the mushrooms has released and evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add the scallions, garlic and ginger. Stir to incorporate and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the cabbage and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 4 minutes. Turn the heat down to low and add the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and sambal oelek. Stir to combine.
- Drain the noodles, then use kitchen scissors to cut the noodles into smaller pieces. Add the noodles to the pan with the vegetables and stir to combine. Turn the heat off and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Arrange one egg roll wrapper on a clean work surface (keep the remaining egg roll wrappers covered with a damp paper towel) with the corners pointing horizontally and vertically. Spoon 1/4 cup filling in the bottom third of the wrapper. Use a pastry brush to brush water along the edges of the wrapper. Pick up the corner of the wrapper closest to you and wrap it up and over the filling. Fold the two sides in, similarly to a burrito, then continue rolling from the bottom to create a roll. Place the finished egg roll on the prepared baking sheet. Continue the process with the remaining filling and egg roll wrappers. (You should end up with 16 egg rolls.) Spray the egg rolls with nonstick cooking spray.
- Transfer the egg rolls to the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the egg rolls from the oven and flip them. Continue baking until both sides of the egg rolls are golden brown and crisp, an additional 5 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
EASY EGG ROLLS
Still on an egg roll kick. These egg rolls can be baked instead of fried if desired. Just brush them with oil, place on a baking sheet and bake at 375 until golden brown.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 40 egg rolls
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; mix well. Place an egg roll wrapper on work surface with one point facing you. Place a heaping tablespoon of beef mixture in center. Fold bottom third of wrapper over filling. Fold in sides.
- In a small bowl, combine flour and enough water to make a paste. Moisten top corner with paste, roll up tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- In an electric skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 375*. Fry egg rolls for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Note: Fill egg roll wrappers one at a time, keeping the others covered until ready to use.
- Egg rolls can be reheated in a microwave for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your egg rolls.
- Don't overfill the egg rolls: This will make them difficult to seal and they may burst open during cooking.
- Seal the egg rolls tightly: This will prevent the filling from leaking out.
- Cook the egg rolls until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
- Serve the egg rolls with your favorite dipping sauce: Some popular options include sweet and sour sauce, duck sauce, and plum sauce.
Conclusion:
Egg rolls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are also a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meat. With a little practice, you can make egg rolls that are just as good as the ones you get from your favorite restaurant. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give egg rolls a try.
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