Here’s a clear and tasty recipe for egg rolls, covering both the filling and how to wrap and cook them:
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup cooked protein (pork, chicken, shrimp, or tofu), finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced (optional)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the egg rolls:
- 12–15 egg roll wrappers
- 1–2 tbsp water (for sealing)
- Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling:
- Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add protein, cabbage, carrots, and green onions.
- Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Let the filling cool slightly.
- Assemble the egg rolls:
- Place one wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape (corner pointing toward you).
- Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling near the corner closest to you.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold the sides in, and roll tightly toward the top corner.
- Brush a little water on the top corner to seal.
- Cook the egg rolls:
Frying (traditional method):
- Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a deep pan or wok to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry 2–3 egg rolls at a time for 3–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
Baking (healthier option):
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place egg rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush or spray lightly with oil.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Serve:
- Serve hot with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
💡 Tip: Don’t overfill the wrappers, or they may burst while cooking. Also, make sure your oil is hot enough when frying; otherwise, egg rolls can absorb too much oil and become greasy.
If you want, I can also give a super quick stovetop egg roll recipe with pre-shredded veggies for a 15-minute version.
Do you want me to do that?
