Here’s a classic crispy egg roll recipe — just like your favorite takeout version, but easy to make at home! 🥢✨
🥬 Ingredients (Makes about 10–12 egg rolls)
For the filling:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground pork or chicken (or use tofu for vegetarian)
- 2 cups cabbage, finely shredded (or coleslaw mix)
- 1 cup carrots, grated or julienned
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for rich flavor)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For wrapping and frying:
- 10–12 egg roll wrappers (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 beaten egg (for sealing)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
For dipping:
- Sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or spicy mustard
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook the filling:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground pork (or chicken) and cook until browned.
- Add garlic, cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Stir-fry until veggies are softened (3–4 minutes).
- Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Let the mixture cool slightly before wrapping.
- Assemble the egg rolls:
- Lay out one wrapper with a corner facing you (diamond shape).
- Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling into the center.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
- Brush the top corner with beaten egg to seal.
- Fry the egg rolls:
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry egg rolls in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve:
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces — sweet chili, soy sauce, or garlic ginger sauce.
💡 Tips
- Don’t overfill or the wrappers may burst while frying.
- For a lighter version, brush with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes (flip halfway).
- You can freeze uncooked egg rolls — just line them on a tray until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag for later frying or baking.
Would you like me to give you a vegetarian or air-fryer version of this recipe next?
