Is It Egg Roll or Eggroll?
🕒 Times:
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
🥢 Description:
This recipe is the culmination of months of tinkering in the kitchen, finally penned with the assistance of my trusty sidekick, Bratty. The key to success here is all in the preparation—chop your ingredients before diving in! While this isn’t a quick whip-it-up-in-10-minutes affair, the payoff is worth it as this recipe yields plenty for multiple meals. The number of egg rolls (or eggrolls, whichever camp you’re in) you end up with depends on whether you choose to include the bean sprouts. In my circle, we often gather to make these by the hundreds, which naturally calls for a bit more wine! Feel free to omit any ingredient that doesn’t strike your fancy—there are no hard and fast rules with these delectable bites. Here’s hoping y’all enjoy them as much as we do!
🍴 Recipe Details:
- Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Pork, Vegetable, Meat, Spicy, Weeknight, Brunch, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Yield: 25 eggrolls
📝 Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1 | ground pork |
1 | onion |
6 | garlic cloves |
1 – 2 | fresh ginger |
3 | carrots |
1/2 – 3/4 | Napa cabbage |
1 – 2 | bean sprouts |
– | water chestnuts |
– | celery |
– | cilantro |
25 | lumpia skins |
🌟 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 151.2
- Fat: 4.4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 16mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Carbohydrates: 20.8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 0.9g
- Protein: 6.6g
📋 Instructions:
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Brown the Meat:
- Begin by browning the ground pork in a large pan.
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Add Aromatics:
- Halfway through cooking the pork, add in the diced onion, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, carrots, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Cook Until Tender:
- Remove from heat once the carrots are tender, ensuring everything is nicely cooked together.
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Mix in Veggies:
- Stir in the Napa cabbage and bean sprouts; this will also help cool down the mixture.
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Adjust Seasoning:
- Taste the mixture and adjust salt and pepper as needed—trust your taste buds!
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Drain Thoroughly:
- Drain the mixture very well; excess moisture can be the enemy here. Use a colander with a weight on top to press out excess liquid. You want the filling to be slightly moist but not wet.
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Pat Dry:
- Blot the mixture with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. It should be cool before proceeding to the next step.
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Rolling Time! 🌀:
- Lay out a lumpia skin with one corner pointing towards you.
- Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the filling across the wrapper.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, green onion, and a bit of chopped hot pepper if desired.
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Roll It Up:
- Fold the corner pointing towards you up and over the filling.
- Next, fold the right corner over, then the left, and roll up tightly until you reach the end.
- Moisten the last corner with a bit of water to seal the roll.
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Freeze for Later:
- For storage, freeze the rolls individually on a cookie sheet lined with plastic wrap.
- Once frozen, transfer to freezer bags until ready to cook.
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Bake to Crispy Perfection:
- When ready to cook, no need to thaw!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the frozen egg rolls on a baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Spray with cooking spray (Bratty suggests garlic-flavored for an extra kick).
- Bake for about 10 minutes, then flip the rolls over.
- Spray again with cooking spray and bake for another 10-15 minutes until crispy and golden.
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Serve and Enjoy! 🎉:
- Your homemade egg rolls (or eggrolls) are now ready to be enjoyed! Serve them up with your favorite dipping sauce and revel in the deliciousness.
🍷 Pro Tips:
- Prep Ahead: These egg rolls freeze beautifully, making them perfect for meal prep or impromptu gatherings.
- Customize: Feel free to get creative with the filling! Add shrimp, mushrooms, or whatever strikes your fancy.
- Crispy vs. Fried: While these baked egg rolls won’t get as brown as their fried counterparts, they’ll still be wonderfully crispy and flavorful.
- Wine Pairing: As the chef, don’t forget to pour yourself a glass of wine while waiting for the mixture to cool—it’s all part of the cooking process!
🥢 Notes from the Chef:
- “Moisture is your enemy here, so make sure to drain the filling thoroughly!”
- “These egg rolls are perfect for a crowd—make a batch, freeze them, and bake as needed!”
- “Don’t be afraid to play around with the filling ingredients to suit your taste preferences!”
This recipe for “Is It Egg Roll or Eggroll?” is a labor of love, crafted over months of experimentation to bring you the ultimate homemade egg rolls. With a crispy exterior and a flavorful, customizable filling, these bites are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you enjoy them as a snack, lunch, or part of a larger meal, they’re bound to be a hit. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in the deliciousness of homemade egg rolls! 🥢