Description
Crispy Chinese egg rolls bring a delightful crunch of savory pork, cabbage, and aromatic seasonings wrapped in golden-brown wrappers. Homemade and irresistible, you’ll savor each bite of this classic appetizer that transports taste buds straight to authentic Asian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 (16-ounce / 454 grams) package tri-color coleslaw mix
- 1 (16-ounce / 454 grams) package egg roll wrappers
Seasoning:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cooking Oils:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Create a vibrant filling by sautéing coleslaw mix in olive oil until it becomes tender and slightly wilted, releasing its fresh vegetable essence.
- Integrate shredded chicken into the vegetable mixture, allowing the flavors to meld and the proteins to warm through, seasoning with salt and pepper for a balanced taste profile.
- Prepare egg roll wrappers by positioning them diamond-style on a clean workspace, creating a foundation for wrapping.
- Carefully distribute the chicken-slaw mixture across the center of each wrapper, ensuring an even and balanced portion.
- Execute precise folding techniques by bringing side corners inward, then rolling from the bottom edge upward, creating a compact and secure package.
- Seal the egg roll’s edges using water as a natural adhesive, pressing gently to ensure a tight closure that prevents filling from escaping during cooking.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan, bringing it to an optimal temperature that allows for crisp exterior and thorough internal cooking.
- Delicately lower egg rolls into the hot oil, rotating periodically to achieve a uniform golden-brown coloration and crispy texture.
- Remove egg rolls when they reach a rich amber hue, allowing excess oil to drain on absorbent paper towels.
- Present the freshly prepared egg rolls alongside complementary dipping sauces, offering a dynamic and interactive dining experience.
Notes
- Whip up these crispy egg rolls for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed sensation.
- Chicken and coleslaw create a surprisingly light and crunchy filling that breaks away from traditional egg roll recipes.
- Frying technique matters: maintain oil temperature and work in small batches to ensure each roll develops a perfectly golden, crisp exterior that crackles with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg