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Easy Homemade Egg Rolls Recipe

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These easy homemade egg rolls feature a savory filling of ground pork, Napa cabbage, carrots, and aromatic seasonings wrapped in crispy fried egg roll wrappers. Perfect for a delicious appetizer or party snack, they come with an optional sweet and tangy dipping sauce for extra flavor. This recipe offers a customizable and satisfying way to enjoy classic egg rolls at home.

Ingredients

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Egg Roll Filling

  • 1 lb Ground pork (can substitute with ground turkey or chicken)
  • 2 cups Napa cabbage (salted and squeezed dry)
  • 1 cup Carrots (shredded)
  • 3 Green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil (optional for extra flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch (for moisture control)

Wrappers

  • 24 Egg roll wrappers (can substitute with spring roll wrappers)

For Frying

  • Vegetable oil (as needed for deep frying)
  • Optional Peanut oil (adds depth of flavor)
  • 1 Egg white (for sealing and brushing)

Dipping Sauce (optional)

  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon Sweet & sour sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Hot mustard (optional for a kick)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, salted and squeezed-dry Napa cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced green onions, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil (if using), and cornstarch. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and set aside.
  2. Assemble the egg rolls: Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean, dry surface with one corner pointing towards you (diamond shape). Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of filling near the corner closest to you. Fold the corner over the filling, then fold in the left and right corners towards the center. Roll tightly towards the remaining corner, brushing the final corner with egg white to seal the roll securely.
  3. Heat the oil: In a large deep skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil (and peanut oil if using) to 350°F (175°C). You need enough oil for deep frying — about 2-3 inches deep.
  4. Fry the egg rolls: Carefully add the egg rolls in batches to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each batch for about 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally to brown evenly on all sides.
  5. Drain and serve: Remove egg rolls from oil using a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with the optional dipping sauce made by combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, sweet & sour sauce, and hot mustard.

Notes

  • Make sure to dry the cabbage thoroughly after salting to prevent soggy egg rolls.
  • You can customize the filling by swapping pork for ground chicken, turkey, or even tofu for a vegetarian option.
  • For gluten-free egg rolls, use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free wrappers.
  • Keep assembled egg rolls covered with a damp towel before frying to prevent wrappers from drying out.
  • Maintain oil temperature around 350°F for perfect crispiness and to avoid greasy rolls.
  • Dipping sauce is optional but highly recommended for added flavor contrast.

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