Egg rolls, a culinary delight originating from Chinese cuisine, have captivated taste buds worldwide. These crispy, golden-brown parcels filled with a delectable mixture of vegetables, meat, and seasonings have become a beloved appetizer or main course. Whether you prefer them as a quick snack or a satisfying meal, mastering the art of crafting the very best egg rolls is a skill worth pursuing. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating these irresistible delicacies. From selecting the freshest ingredients to perfecting the folding technique, we will provide you with invaluable tips and insights to elevate your egg rolls to culinary excellence. Prepare to tantalize your palate with the ultimate egg roll experience.
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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
These egg rolls are filled with a filling of ground chicken and vegetables and deep fried till crispy and golden brown. Serve them with a sweet chilli dipping sauce for a fantastic appetizer!
Provided by Richa Gupta
Categories Appetizer
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a pan and stir fry garlic, ginger, celery till fragrant. Add the coleslaw mix and cook till the cabbage is wilted.
- Add the ground chicken, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil and sriracha. Stir fry the chicken while breaking it up for 3-4 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked and there is no liquid left in the pan, stir in the green onions and turn off the flame.
- To wrap the egg rolls, place the egg roll wrapper so that one corner is towards you. Place a tablespoon of filling in the bottom half (towards you) and wrap that corner over the filling. turn both sides over the wrapper and then continue rolling away from you (like a burrito), till you reach the end. Seal the edges with some water or a beaten egg. Repeat till all the wrappers are made.
- Heat oil in a pan (about 2 inches) till it's 350C. Fry 4-5 egg rolls at a time till they are crisp and golden brown. Serve hot with sweet chilli dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 655 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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
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.
VEGETABLE EGG ROLLS
It's nice to get a crunch from egg rolls that aren't deep-fried. Combined with the sweet-hot dipping sauce, these vegetable egg rolls are a tasty alternative to less healthy versions. -Pamela Thomas, Watchung, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook green pepper and beans in oil until tender. Add the cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, herbes de Provence and pepper. Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes longer., Place 3 tablespoons of vegetable mixture in center of 1 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. Moisten remaining corner with water; roll up tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining vegetable mixture and wrappers., Place seam side down on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes, turning once., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook preserves and marmalade over medium heat until smooth, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Serve with egg rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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.
PIZZA ROLLS
Our family just loves my husband's version of store-bought pizza rolls. They take some time to make, but they freeze well so we get to enjoy the fruits of our labor for a long time! -Julie Gaines, Normal, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 55m
Yield 32 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cheese, sausage, pepperoni, peppers and onion. Stir in pizza sauce until combined. Place about 1/4 cup filling in the center of each egg roll wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling; fold sides toward center over filling. Moisten remaining corner with water and roll up tightly to seal., In a Dutch oven or deep cast-iron skillet, heat 1-2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry pizza rolls until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with additional pizza sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
Tips for Egg Roll Success
- Choose the right wrapper. Egg roll wrappers come in a variety of thicknesses and textures. Thin wrappers are more delicate and crispy, while thick wrappers are more chewy. Choose a wrapper that is appropriate for the filling you are using.
- Don't overfill the egg rolls. Overfilled egg rolls are difficult to seal and will burst open during frying. Fill the egg rolls with just enough filling to make a tight roll.
- Seal the egg rolls properly. To seal the egg rolls, brush the edges of the wrapper with water. Then, fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling and roll it up tightly. Make sure the seam is sealed well so that the filling does not leak out.
- Fry the egg rolls in hot oil. The oil should be at least 350 degrees Fahrenheit before you add the egg rolls. This will help the egg rolls cook evenly and prevent them from becoming greasy.
- Drain the egg rolls on paper towels. After frying, drain the egg rolls on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
Conclusion
Egg rolls are a delicious and versatile appetizer or main course. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them a great way to use up leftovers. With a little practice, you can easily make egg rolls at home that are just as good as the ones 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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