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Homemade Egg Rolls

Name: Homemade Egg Rolls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 tsp vegetable oil; 3/4 lb ground pork; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 tsp minced ginger; 3 cups coleslaw mix; 1/4 cup sliced green onions; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 12 egg roll wrappers; 1 egg, beaten; Oil for frying

Crispy golden shells give way to a savory filling bursting with ginger, garlic, and tender cabbage in these homemade egg rolls. The combination of ground pork, soy sauce, and fresh green onions creates a perfectly balanced, umami-rich center that beats any takeout version. A quick 30-minute project that's ideal for impressing guests or satisfying cravings for authentic Asian appetizers.

Prep

25 minutes

Cook

5 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Heat the 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and season with salt and pepper.
2
Cook, breaking up the pork with a spatula, until meat is browned and cooked through. Add the garlic and ginger, then cook for 30 seconds.
3
Stir in the coleslaw mix and green onions. Cook until cabbage is wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
4
Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil, then remove from heat.
5
Spoon approximately 2-3 tablespoons of filling onto each egg roll wrapper and fold according to package directions, using the beaten egg to seal the edges of the wrappers as you go.
6
Pour 2-3 inches of oil into a deep pot.
7
Heat the oil to 350°F. Fry 3-4 egg rolls at a time, turning occasionally, until browned all over, approximately 3-5 minutes.
8
Drain on paper towels, then serve with dipping sauce of your choice.