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Egg Rolls Recipe

Crispy homemade egg rolls filled with seasoned ground pork, sautéed coleslaw, and soy sauce, then deep-fried until golden and topped with sesame seeds. Perfect for appetizers or snacks.
Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 cups coleslaw mix
  • 2 tablespoons water for filling
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
  • 1 quart peanut oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons water for sealing paste
  • 8 7-inch square egg roll wrappers
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare the Pork Filling

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, ground ginger, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until evenly combined. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the seasoned pork mixture, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and no longer pink. Remove from heat and set aside.

Sauté the Vegetables

  1. In a clean skillet over medium heat, add the coleslaw mix, 2 tablespoons of water, soy sauce, and Chinese five spice. Sauté until the cabbage mixture becomes tender, about 5–6 minutes. Add the cooked pork to the skillet, stir to combine, and remove from heat. Let the filling cool slightly before assembling.

Heat the Oil for Frying

  1. In a large, deep skillet or wok, heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C). Maintain the temperature while assembling the egg rolls.

Prepare the Sealing Paste

  1. In a small bowl, combine the flour and 2 tablespoons of water to form a smooth paste. This will be used to seal the egg roll wrappers during assembly.

Assemble the Egg Rolls

  1. Lay one egg roll wrapper flat with a corner pointing toward you. Place approximately ⅓ cup of the pork and cabbage filling in the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the left and right corners. Continue rolling tightly toward the top corner. Brush the final corner with a small amount of the flour paste to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.

Fry the Egg Rolls

  1. Carefully place the assembled egg rolls into the hot oil, a few at a time, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking. Fry for 3–4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or a wire rack.

Garnish and Serve

  1. Transfer the egg rolls to a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve warm with soy sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or dipping sauce of choice.

Notes

To make this egg rolls recipe gluten-free, substitute regular soy sauce with gluten-free tamari or certified gluten-free soy sauce. Use gluten-free egg roll wrappers, which can be found in specialty grocery stores or made from rice paper sheets. Additionally, replace the all-purpose flour used in the sealing paste with a gluten-free flour blend. Frying and filling instructions remain the same.
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