🥢 Easy, Crispy Golden Brown Egg Rolls
🛒 Ingredients (Makes about 10 egg rolls):
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1 tbsp vegetable oil (plus more for frying)
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2 cups shredded cabbage
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1 cup shredded carrots
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½ cup bean sprouts (optional)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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½ tsp sesame oil (optional, for extra flavor)
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1 cup cooked chicken, pork, or shrimp (optional)
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10 egg roll wrappers
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1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
🍳 Instructions:
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Prepare Filling:
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft.
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Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil (and cooked meat if using).
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Cook for another minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Assemble Egg Rolls:
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Lay a wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape.
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Spoon about 2 tbsp of filling near the bottom corner.
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Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides.
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Roll tightly to the top and seal the edge with beaten egg.
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Fry to Crispy Golden Brown:
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Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry egg rolls 3–5 at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes).
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Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Serve:
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Serve hot with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or duck sauce.
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🔥 Tips for Extra Crispiness:
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Don’t overfill the wrappers—this helps them fry evenly and stay sealed.
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Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature steady.
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Use a wire rack instead of paper towels for draining to keep them extra crispy.
Would you like a baked or air-fryer version too?