Best Egg Rolls
Get ready to dive into a delicious and crunchy bite with our Best Egg Rolls recipe! Perfect for snacking, appetizers, or even a main meal, these egg rolls are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 package egg roll wrappers
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Sweet and sour sauce, for dipping
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces.
- Add garlic, onion, cabbage, and carrots to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in soy sauce and ginger. Remove from heat.
- Place a spoonful of the pork mixture onto an egg roll wrapper. Fold in the sides and roll tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F. Fry egg rolls until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Information:
Serving size: 1 egg roll
Calories: 180
Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 10g
Helpful Tips:
- Make sure to tightly roll the egg rolls to prevent them from falling apart during frying.
- You can customize the filling by adding ingredients like mushrooms, bamboo shoots, or water chestnuts.
- Feel free to bake the egg rolls in the oven for a healthier alternative.
- Serve with additional dipping sauces like spicy mustard or hoisin sauce for variety.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground pork with tofu or extra vegetables.
- Experiment with different seasonings like chili flakes or five-spice powder for added flavor.
- To prevent oil splatters, make sure the egg rolls are not overcrowded in the fryer.
- Store any leftover egg rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven for a crispy texture.
- Get creative with the presentation by serving the egg rolls on a bed of lettuce or garnishing with sesame seeds.
- Enjoy these egg rolls as a snack, appetizer, or main meal alongside fried rice or noodles.