Sure! Here’s a basic recipe for making classic egg rolls:
### Classic Egg Rolls
#### Ingredients
– **For the Filling:**
– 1 lb ground pork or chicken
– 2 cups shredded cabbage
– 1 cup shredded carrots
– 1 cup bean sprouts (optional)
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
– 3 green onions, chopped
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– **For the Egg Rolls:**
– 1 package egg roll wrappers (about 20 wrappers)
– 1 egg, beaten (for sealing the wrappers)
– Vegetable oil (for frying)
#### Instructions
1. **Prepare the Filling:**
– In a large skillet, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat.
– Add the ground pork or chicken, breaking it up as it cooks until no longer pink.
– Add garlic and ginger, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
– Stir in cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts (if using). Cook until vegetables are softened.
– Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. Mix well.
– Season with salt and pepper to taste.
– Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
2. **Assemble the Egg Rolls:**
– Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing towards you (diamond shape).
– Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of the wrapper.
– Fold the bottom corner up over the filling.
– Fold in the side corners and roll up tightly.
– Brush a bit of the beaten egg on the top corner to seal the roll.
– Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. **Fry the Egg Rolls:**
– Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
– Fry egg rolls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes.
– Drain on paper towels.
4. **Serve:**
– Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce (sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, or chili sauce).
Enjoy your homemade egg rolls! If you want a variation like cheeseburger egg rolls or another type, just let me know!
