egg roll recipe

Egg Roll Recipe

Egg roll recipe is a crispy and flavorful appetizer filled with seasoned pork, cabbage, vegetables, and eggs wrapped in golden fried wrappers. These homemade Chinese-style egg rolls are perfect for parties, snacks, or family dinners and pair wonderfully with your favorite dipping sauce. Discover more flavorful recipes like Egg Roll Recipe right here.

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 medium head cabbage, finely shredded
  • ½ carrot, julienned
  • 1 pound Chinese barbequed or roasted pork, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 can shredded bamboo shoots
  • 1 cup dried shredded wood ear mushrooms, rehydrated
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
  • 1 package egg roll wrappers
  • 1 egg white, beaten
  • 4 cups oil for frying

Directions

  • Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat.
  • Pour in the beaten eggs and cook until firm on both sides.
  • Remove the egg pancake, let it cool, and slice into thin strips.
  • Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a wok over high heat.
  • Add cabbage and carrot, then stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
  • Add pork, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, green onions, soy sauce, salt, sugar, and MSG.
  • Cook for about 6 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  • Stir in the sliced eggs and spread the filling mixture onto a tray.
  • Refrigerate the filling for about 1 hour until cold.
  • Place an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface with one corner facing you.
  • Add about 3 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner.
  • Brush egg white on the top edges of the wrapper.
  • Fold the bottom corner over the filling and roll halfway.
  • Fold in the sides tightly and continue rolling until sealed.
  • Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
  • Fry egg rolls in batches for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Serve warm with dipping sauce.

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Additional Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 egg rolls