Crispy and Delicious Egg Rolls Recipe: Perfectly Fried and Packed with Flavor

Egg rolls are a popular appetizer in many parts of the world, especially in Asia. They are often filled with various ingredients such as vegetables, meat, or seafood, and are then rolled up in a thin wrapper and deep-fried until crispy. In this recipe, we will be making delicious egg rolls that are filled with a combination of ground pork, shrimp, and vegetables.

Ingredients:

i) 1/2 pound ground pork

ii) 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

iii) 1 cup shredded cabbage

iv) 1 cup shredded carrots

v) 1/2 cup chopped onions

vi) 1/2 cup chopped green onions

vii) 3 cloves garlic, minced

Viii) 1 tablespoon soy sauce

ix) 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

x) 1 tablespoon cornstarch

xi) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

xii) Salt and pepper, to taste

xiii) 12-14 egg roll wrappers

xiv) 1 egg, beaten

xv) Oil, for frying

Instructions:

1) In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, shrimp, cabbage, carrots, onions, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

2) Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean, dry surface with one corner pointing towards you. Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center of the wrapper.

3) To roll the egg roll, first, fold the corner closest to you over the filling. Then, fold in the two side corners towards the center, and then roll the egg roll away from you until it is tightly wrapped.

4) Use the beaten egg to seal the edges of the wrapper.

5) Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling until you have made all the egg rolls.

6) Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large pot to 350°F. Carefully add a few egg rolls to the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.

7) Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the egg rolls from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

8) Repeat with the remaining egg rolls until all of them are fried.

Serve the egg rolls hot with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or any dipping sauce of your choice.

Tips:

1) Make sure the filling is evenly distributed in the egg roll wrapper to ensure it cooks evenly.

2) Don't overfill the egg rolls as this can cause the wrapper to tear during frying.

3) If you don't have a deep-fryer, you can use a large pot to fry the egg rolls. Just make sure the oil is deep enough to fully cover the egg rolls.

4) You can make the filling ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until you are ready to make the egg rolls.

5) You can also bake the egg rolls in the oven at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway through, if you want a healthier alternative to frying.

Enjoy your delicious homemade egg rolls!

 In detail:-

 I'll provide more details on making delicious egg rolls.

Ingredients:

i) 1/2 pound ground pork: Ground pork is used as the main protein in the egg roll filling. You can also use ground chicken, beef, or tofu if you prefer.

ii) 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined: Shrimp adds a delicious seafood flavor and texture to the filling. Make sure to clean and devein the shrimp before using.

iii) 1 cup shredded cabbage: Cabbage adds a crunch and sweetness to the filling.

iv) 1 cup shredded carrots: Carrots add a sweet and slightly earthy flavor to the filling.

iv) 1/2 cup chopped onions: Onions add a savory flavor to the filling.

v) 1/2 cup chopped green onions: Green onions add a mild onion flavor and crunch to the filling.

vi) 3 cloves garlic, minced: Garlic adds a pungent and savory flavor to the filling.

vii) 1 tablespoon soy sauce: Soy sauce adds a savory and umami flavor to the filling.

viii) 1 tablespoon oyster sauce: 

The oyster sauce adds a sweet and savory flavor to the filling. You can substitute it with hoisin sauce if you prefer.

ix) 1 tablespoon cornstarch: 

Cornstarch helps bind the filling together and prevents it from getting too watery.

x) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil: 

Vegetable oil is used to sauté the filling and add flavor.

xi) Salt and pepper, to taste: 

Salt and pepper add flavor to the filling.

xii) 12-14 egg roll wrappers: 

Egg roll wrappers are made of wheat flour and egg and are used to wrap the filling.

xiii) 1 egg, beaten: 

The beaten egg is used to seal the edges of the egg roll wrapper.

xiv) Oil, for frying: 

Oil is used to deep-fry the egg rolls.

Instructions:

Prepare the filling: 

In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, shrimp, cabbage, carrots, onions, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Roll the egg rolls: 

Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean, dry surface with one corner pointing towards you. Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center of the wrapper. To roll the egg roll, first, fold the corner closest to you over the filling. Then, fold in the two side corners towards the center, and then roll the egg roll away from you until it is tightly wrapped. Use the beaten egg to seal the edges of the wrapper.

Fry the egg rolls: 

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large pot to 350°F. Carefully add a few egg rolls to the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the egg rolls from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Repeat with the remaining egg rolls until all of them are fried.

Serve and enjoy: 

Serve the egg rolls hot with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or any dipping sauce of your choice.

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Tips:

Make sure the filling is evenly distributed in the egg roll wrapper to ensure it cooks evenly. You don't want one part of the egg roll to be undercooked or overcooked.

Don't overfill the egg rolls as this can cause the wrapper to tear during frying. A good rule of thumb is to use about 2 tablespoons of filling per egg roll.

If you don't have a deep-fryer, you can use a large pot to fry the egg rolls. Just make sure the oil is deep enough to fully cover the egg rolls