Description
Homemade egg rolls showcase classic Chinese-American flavors in a crispy wrapper filled with savory pork, crunchy vegetables, and aromatic seasonings. Diners will enjoy these golden-brown delights that deliver authentic street market excitement right to kitchen tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- 1 package (16 oz / 454 g) tri-color coleslaw mix
- 1 package (16 oz / 454 g) egg roll wrappers
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté Station: In a skillet, transform coleslaw mix with olive oil until vegetables soften and release aromatic essence, creating a vibrant base for the filling.
- Protein Integration: Fold shredded chicken into the vegetable medley, seasoning with salt and pepper to develop a harmonious flavor profile, warming the mixture thoroughly.
- Wrapper Preparation: Position egg roll wrappers diamond-shaped on a clean surface, establishing a foundation for precise wrapping technique.
- Filling Distribution: Centralize the chicken-slaw blend across each wrapper, ensuring balanced and consistent portioning for optimal texture and taste.
- Rolling Technique: Fold side corners inward, then roll from bottom edge upward, crafting a compact package that securely contains the flavorful filling.
- Sealing Method: Apply water along wrapper edges, pressing gently to create a hermetic seal that prevents filling from escaping during cooking.
- Oil Immersion: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to an ideal temperature that guarantees a crisp exterior and fully cooked interior, creating the perfect frying environment.
- Cooking Process: Gently submerge egg rolls in hot oil, rotating periodically to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior with a satisfying crunch.
- Finishing Touch: Extract egg rolls when they reach a rich amber color, transferring to paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain optimal texture.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Chop ingredients uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent flavor distribution in each bite.
- Oil Temperature Matters: Maintain oil at 350-375°F for perfect crispiness without burning or soggy interiors.
- Wrapper Wisdom: Keep unused wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying and cracking during preparation.
- Sealing Secrets: Use water or egg wash along edges to create a tight seal that prevents oil from seeping inside during frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg