Homemade Egg Rolls
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Homemade Egg Rolls
Description
Homemade Egg Rolls begin by browning ground pork with salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger to build a savory base. Adding coleslaw mix and green onions softens the vegetables slightly while keeping some texture. Soy sauce and toasted sesame oil finish the filling with an Asian-inspired umami and nutty flavor. The filling is portioned onto egg roll wrappers, which are folded and sealed with beaten egg to prevent leaking during frying.
The egg rolls are deep-fried at 350°F until their wrappers turn golden brown and crisp, typically 3 to 5 minutes. The hot oil cooks the filling through and creates a crunchy outer shell. Draining on paper towels removes excess oil before serving. The result is a combination of juicy, seasoned pork and tender vegetables inside a crispy, flaky exterior. These egg rolls are great party appetizers or side dishes and pair with your choice of dipping sauces for enhanced flavor.
Alternative cooking methods include baking after coating the egg rolls with cooking spray. This offers a less oily but still crispy option. Use ground chicken instead of pork if preferred, maintaining the same seasoning and cooking procedure.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 pound ground pork
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 3 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup green onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg beaten
- cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat the 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the ground pork and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook, breaking up the pork with a spatula, until meat is browned and cooked through. Add the garlic and ginger then cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the coleslaw mix and green onions. Cook until cabbage is wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil, then remove from heat.
- Spoon approximately 2-3 tablespoons of filling onto each egg roll wrapper and fold according to package directions, using the beaten egg to seal the edges of the wrappers as you go.
- Pour 2-3 inches of oil into a deep pot.
- Heat the oil to 350 degrees. Fry 3-4 egg rolls at a time, turning occasionally, until browned all over, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels, then serve with dipping sauce of your choice.
Notes
- Ground chicken can be substituted for pork to change the protein while keeping flavors.
- For a lighter option, coat egg rolls with cooking spray and bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6.6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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