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Egg Rolls 101 Recipe


Egg Rolls 101 Recipe
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Here is an easy way to make basic egg rolls and an easy description on how to roll them. I also added a bit of 5 spice powder to the filling. Be sure you wrap in tight cylinders as instructed so they stay intact. These are truly yummy

Midgelet

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Ingredients
  • 3/4 lb deli ham sliced( or eqivelent in chopped cooked seafood ))
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix ( shredded cabbage, carrots, )
  • 4 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mung bean sprouts
  • 1/3 cup fish sauce
  • 20, 6 inch square egg roll / wonton wrappers
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 to 4 cups of canola oil or as needed
  • Bottled duck sauce to serve with egg rolls.

Directions
  1. Make the filling:
  2. Place ham in food processor and pulse to coarse grind.
  3. Transfer meat to a bowl and add the coleslaw mix and sprouts, scallions and fish sauce to blend..
  4. Set one wonton wrapper on a surface with one of the corners pointed towrds you.
  5. Place about 2 Tbs filling across the center ( 9 oclock and 3 oclock positions )
  6. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the edges of the wrapper with egg.( healps them stick and seal ! )
  7. Fold the corner ( 6 oclock ) over top of the filling.
  8. Fold both side corners over the center and then roll the entire thing away from you, creating a tight cylinder.
  9. Set aside and repeat with remaining ingredients
  10. Add one inch of oil to a heavy duty pan and heat over medium heat to 350F ( use a thermometer to check ) Or use a tabletop deep fryolator too
  11. Use a slotted spoon to carefully lower 3 or 4 rolls at a time, frying about 2 minutes or as needed, turnin as needed ntil crispy and light brown on all sides.
  12. Transfer rolls to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  13. Then place onto an ovenproof plate and keep warm in a 200F oven until all rolls are cooked
  14. Serve with the duck sauce on the side.
  15. Easy huh???

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Comments


Very good instructions, Midge! Love eggrolls, and this recipe sounds really good!


Great egg roll thanks. bunches high5


Hey Midge, I Like The Idea Of Using Ham And Not Just Pork Or Shrimp In These. Thnx For Sharing. Ya Gotta Love Homemade Egg Rolls Over 'Store Bought' Anyday.
Steff


Thanks for a great recipe, Midgelet.


These looks terrific Midge . I always enjoy your details and instructions!


Good work! Your ingredients and prep info are great.


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