Best Egg Rolls

Making the best egg rolls involves a combination of a flavorful filling, a crispy wrapper, and a delicious dipping sauce. Here’s a basic recipe to get you started:

Ingredients:

For the Filling:

• 1 pound ground pork or chicken
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Wrapper:

• Egg roll wrappers (store-bought)
• Cornstarch mixed with water (for sealing the wrappers)

For Frying:

• Vegetable oil for frying

For Dipping Sauce:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a large skillet, cook the ground pork or chicken over medium heat until browned.
   • Add garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant.
   • Add cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and green onions. Cook until vegetables are tender.
   • Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. Assemble the Egg Rolls:
   • Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you.
   • Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the filling onto the center of the wrapper.
   • Fold the corner closest to you over the filling.
   • Fold in the sides and roll the wrapper tightly. Seal the edge with the cornstarch-water mixture.
3. Heat the Oil:
   • Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
4. Fry the Egg Rolls:
   • Fry the egg rolls in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally for even cooking. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes per batch.
5. Drain and Serve:
   • Place the cooked egg rolls on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
6. Make the Dipping Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
7. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Serve the egg rolls hot with the dipping sauce.

Feel free to customize the filling based on your preferences. You can also experiment with baking the egg rolls for a slightly healthier option, though frying typically yields the crispiest results. Enjoy your homemade egg rolls!