Golden Egg Rolls (Printable Version)
Crispy golden egg rolls full of seasoned beef, veggies, or chicken. Awesome crunch and best when you eat them fresh and hot.
# What You'll Need:
→ Filling
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Add as much salt and cracked black pepper as you like
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0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1/4 cup green onions, sliced up
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1/2 cup carrots, grated small
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1 cup cabbage, nicely shredded
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1 pound ground beef—or try it with chopped chicken, shrimp, or mixed veggies
→ Assembly and frying
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Vegetable or canola oil for frying
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A bit of water for sealing
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10-12 wrappers for egg rolls
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Enjoy while still warm and crunchy. Dip into whatever sauce you like—maybe sweet and sour, a bit of soy, or something spicy.
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Pour oil into a deep skillet until you've got about 2 inches. Get it hot over medium-high. A corner of a wrapper should bubble right away when you toss it in. Slip in the rolls a few at a time so you don’t crowd them. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, flip them here and there, and once they’re a lovely golden brown, scoop them out with a slotted spoon. Let them chill on a plate with some paper towels.
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Put a wrapper in front of you like a diamond. Drop a couple spoonfuls of the cooled mix in the middle. Fold the bottom point over, tuck in the sides, and roll it up snug. Brush a bit of water under that last corner to stick it. Do the same with all the wrappers and filling.
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Toss in the carrots, cabbage, and green onions with your protein. Let them get just a little soft—cook for 2 or 3 minutes but keep a crunch. Splash in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, plus the ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir it all up and take it off the heat. Let everything cool down a bit.
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Heat some oil in a big skillet on medium. Chop up your garlic and toss it in, let it get nice and fragrant. Add your ground beef or whatever you’re using and break it up as it cooks. Once there’s no more pink, drain off any extra fat.
# Additional Notes:
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For a lighter take, heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lay the rolls out on a tray, brush with just a bit of oil, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping about halfway, until they’re golden and crisp.
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Want a different twist? Use tofu instead of meat, or chuck in things like mushrooms, water chestnuts, or bamboo slices to shake up the flavor and texture.