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Egg Rolls

Egg rolls are a popular and delicious dish that has its roots in Chinese cuisine. These crispy, golden-brown rolls are typically filled with a mixture of meat, vegetables, and sometimes noodles, and then deep-fried until crispy and golden. The filling can vary widely, with popular options including pork, shrimp, chicken, and a variety of vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts. Egg rolls are often served as an appetizer or as part of a larger meal, and they are commonly accompanied by a dipping sauce such as sweet and sour, plum, or soy sauce.

Prep Time:

35 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers

1 pound lean ground beef

1 pound shrimp - peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped

5 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons oyster sauce

1 pound bean sprouts

2 green onions

3 stalks celery, chopped

1 medium head cabbage, finely shredded

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)

1 cup vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Place cabbage, bean sprouts, celery, and green onions in a large wok and stir-fry over high heat until vegetables cook down (add a little water if necessary). Mix in shrimp, stir-fry until cooked.

Step 2

In a large skillet, brown ground meat. Drain grease and add the meat to the vegetable and shrimp mixture. Continue to fry over high heat; add oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and MSG. When well blended, remove the mixture from heat.

Step 3

Place a tablespoon of the meat and seafood mixture (or more, depending on how large your wonton skins are) into the center of each wonton skin. Fold the wonton skin over to make a package of the meat mixture inside, and seal the skin closed by dipping your finger in a little water and pressing the ends together to make egg rolls.

Step 4

Fry the egg rolls in 1/4 inch vegetable oil until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

275

Calories

Fat

29g

Carbs

21g

Protein

Complement

The exact origins of egg rolls are somewhat murky, but they are believed to have originated in China before being brought to the United States by Chinese immigrants. In the US, egg rolls have become a staple of Chinese-American cuisine and can be found on the menus of Chinese restaurants throughout the country. They have also become a popular dish to prepare at home, with many people enjoying making their own homemade egg rolls using a wide variety of fillings and flavors.