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Crispy Homemade Egg Rolls: Restaurant Style Appetizer

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Make restaurant style egg rolls at home with a shatter crisp shell and savory filling. These homemade egg rolls are perfect for parties or a quick dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for sealing)
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add shredded cabbage, carrots, green onions, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Remove the filling mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly.
  4. Place one egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with a corner pointing toward you. Brush the edges of the wrapper lightly with the beaten egg.
  5. Place about 2 tablespoons of the cooled filling in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling. Fold the left and right corners inward toward the center.
  6. Roll the package tightly upward toward the top corner. Moisten the final top corner with a little more egg to seal the roll completely. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  7. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Carefully place 3 or 4 egg rolls into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
  9. Remove the egg rolls with tongs and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  10. Serve your crispy homemade egg rolls immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For oven baked egg rolls, spray the assembled rolls lightly with cooking spray and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.
  • You can substitute ground pork with ground chicken for a different flavor profile.
  • These are freezer friendly; assemble them completely, place them on a baking sheet to freeze solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Fry or bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

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