Chinese Egg Rolls

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Servings: 18 Difficulty: Advanced
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Crispy, golden-fried rolls filled with a savory mix of shredded cabbage and carrots
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Chinese Egg Rolls

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 18 Calories: 16.6

Description

These Chinese-style egg rolls are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, featuring a light and crispy wrapper encasing a refreshing mixture of shredded Napa cabbage and diced carrots. The filling is simple yet satisfying, offering a delightful crunch that contrasts beautifully with the golden, flaky exterior. Perfect for game day gatherings, dinner parties, or as a quick starter before a main course, they are easy to assemble and fry to perfection. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauces like sweet and sour, soy, or plum sauce for an authentic taste experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Finely chop the carrots and shred the Napa cabbage leaves into small, uniform pieces.
  2. Combine the chopped carrots and cabbage in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Season the vegetable mixture with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste, then toss to combine.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  5. Place one egg roll wrapper on a clean, dry surface with one corner pointing towards you.
  6. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the vegetable filling onto the center of the wrapper.
  7. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold the left and right sides inward.
  8. Roll the wrapper tightly upwards to form a neat cylinder.
  9. Moisten the top corner with a little water or beaten egg to seal the roll securely.
  10. Carefully lower a few egg rolls into the hot oil, ensuring they do not touch.
  11. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
  12. Remove the egg rolls from the oil and drain them on a wire rack or paper towels.
  13. Repeat the process with the remaining filling and wrappers.
  14. Serve the egg rolls warm with soy sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or your preferred dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 18

Amount Per Serving
Calories 16.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 14.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.9g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugars 2.1g
Protein 0.8g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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