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Homemade Egg Rolls

Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
These homemade egg rolls are filled with a pork and vegetable filling then deep-fried until crispy. If you are craving takeout, this egg roll recipe is easy to make at home!

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound ground pork , could use 1 pound
  • 2 teaspoons freshly minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic
  • 3-4 cups coleslaw mix
  • 3-4 green onions , sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • Oil , for frying
  • Sweet and sour sauce , for serving

Instructions

  • Brown pork. In a large skillet, cook 3/4 ground pork over medium heat, breaking up with a spoon, until lightly browned and cooked through.
  • Cook filling. Stir in 2 teaspoons ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic, 3-4 cups coleslaw, and 3-4 green onions. Cook 3 minutes, or until cabbage is wilted.
  • Stir in 1 Tablespoon soy sauce and remove from heat. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. I like to refrigerate about 10 minutes, so the meat doesn't make the wrappers too soft when rolling.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup filling onto the bottom corner of an egg roll wrapper. Fold in the 2 corners and then roll like a burrito, until it looks like an envelope. Brush the top triangle with the egg. Continue rolling and seal. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers. I like to keep a damp paper towel over the top of the wrappers while rolling, so they don't dry out.
  • Fry egg rolls. In a skillet, heat 1-inch of oil to 350°F. Place 4 to 5 egg rolls in the oil at a time. Fry until browned, flipping occasionally. Turn down the heat if they are browning too fast.
  • Place egg rolls on a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool slightly. Enjoy warm with sweet and sour sauce.

Notes

Substitutions: 
  • You can use ground chicken or beef in place of pork.
  • You may also omit the beef and double the amount of vegetables or add rice noodles. If taking out the meat, cook vegetables in 1 Tablespoon oil.
  • Optional veggies to add: mushrooms, bean sprouts, carrots.
  • For extra flavor add a teaspoon or two of sesame oil.
Low-carb version: Check out my egg roll in a bowl. The filling is customizable and you can turn it into a lettuce wrap instead!
Air fry: Once you've wrapped all of your egg rolls, spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, place them inside, give them another spray, and air fry at 400 degrees for 12 minutes, and flip halfway. 
Freezer instructions: Allow to cool and then place in a freezer bag or container. Freeze up to 2 months. Allow to thaw and then reheat in the oven at 300°F for 5-10 minutes, or until hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.002g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 183mg, Potassium: 141mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 71IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

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