Here’s a classic Egg Roll recipe — crispy, flavorful, and perfect as an appetizer or snack. You can fill them with pork, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.
🥢 Homemade Egg Rolls
Ingredients (Makes 12–14 rolls)
Filling:
- 1 lb (450g) ground pork or chicken
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp ground ginger (or 1 tsp fresh grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Wrapping & Frying:
- 12–14 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Filling
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook ground meat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic, cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Sauté 3–5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2️⃣ Assemble Egg Rolls
- Lay an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface with one corner pointing toward you (diamond shape).
- Spoon 2–3 tbsp filling near the corner closest to you.
- Fold the corner over the filling, then fold the sides in, and roll tightly.
- Brush the final corner with beaten egg to seal.
3️⃣ Fry the Egg Rolls
- Heat 2–3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry egg rolls in batches, turning occasionally, 3–5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
4️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot with soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, or duck sauce for dipping.
💡 Tips
- Don’t overfill or the rolls may burst while frying.
- For a healthier option, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway, brushing with oil.
- You can make the filling ahead of time and assemble when ready to cook.
- Swap pork for shrimp, chicken, or tofu for variety.
If you want, I can also give you a crispy baked egg rolls recipe or a vegetable-only version for a lighter option.
Do you want one of those variations?