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Crispy Homemade Chinese Egg Rolls Recipe

How to make homemade Chinese egg rolls? These are filled with ground chicken, cabbage and other veggies then fried until golden and crispy!
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 egg rolls

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Heavy-bottomed pot or dutch oven (for frying)
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Thermometer (for oil)

Ingredients

  • 1 pack egg roll wrappers 12-14 count pack
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 bag coleslaw mix 14 oz bag, shredded cabbage and carrots
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Small bowl of water or 1 beaten egg for sealing
  • 4 cups vegetable or peanut oil for frying

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground chicken for 5 to 7 minutes, crumbling it into very small pieces until completely browned.
  • Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the chicken. Sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the bag of coleslaw mix to the skillet. Add the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir frequently for 3 to 4 minutes until the cabbage is slightly wilted.
  • Pour the entire meat and vegetable mixture into a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Allow to drain and cool for at least 15 minutes. (Don’t skip this step!)
  • Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface in the shape of a diamond. Cover remaining wrappers with a damp paper towel.
  • Spread 2 heaping tablespoons of filling in a horizontal line across the bottom third of the egg roll wrapper.
  • Bring the bottom point of the egg roll wrapper up over the filling, tightly. Fold both sides firmly to the middle, forming an envelope shape. Roll upward toward the top point.
  • Rub a finger in the water or beaten egg and run it along the top point of the wrapper. Firmly press down to close the egg roll. Repeat with remaining filling.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy bottomed pot to 350°F.
  • In small batches of 3 or 4, fry the egg rolls for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Transfer the fried egg rolls to a wire rack lined with paper towels and allow them to drain. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.