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Homemade Egg Rolls

Crispy, golden homemade egg rolls filled with savory pork and vegetables, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 egg rolls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Egg Rolls
  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • 0.75 lb ground pork
  • 2 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 egg beaten, for sealing
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Deep frying pan or pot
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Cook ground pork in a skillet until browned; drain excess fat.
  2. Add garlic and ginger; cook briefly until fragrant.
  3. Stir in cabbage and carrots; cook until softened.
  4. Season with soy sauce and sesame oil; let filling cool.
  5. Place filling in egg roll wrappers, fold, and seal with beaten egg.
  6. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Fry egg rolls until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Drain on wire rack and serve hot.

Notes

Egg rolls can be frozen uncooked and fried directly from frozen.