Best Homemade EGG ROLLS - Better Than Takeout

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

spring roll wrappers

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: wonton wrappers

Rice paper is gluten-free, while wonton wrappers are typically cheaper.

Place vermicelli rice noodles in a large mixing bowl and cover with very hot water.

Separate the noodles with forks and let sit for about 5-7 minutes until tender.

Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop cooking, then cut into about one-inch pieces.

Grate 2 medium carrots and finely chop 1 medium onion or half of a large onion.

Place a large skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Add 1 pound of ground pork, breaking it up with a spatula, and sauté until cooked through, adding 1/2 teaspoon of salt at the end.

Transfer the cooked pork to the mixing bowl with the noodles.

In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then add the chopped onions, grated carrots, and sliced mushrooms.

Sauté for about 5-6 minutes until the veggies are softened, then add 4 cups of shredded cabbage and sauté for another 1.5-2 minutes until wilted.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, remove from heat, and transfer the mixture to the mixing bowl with the noodles and pork.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the mixture and stir until well combined.

Thaw egg roll wrappers at room temperature for 45 minutes, keeping them covered with a damp paper towel.

Set a wrapper on a clean work surface in a diamond shape, using a 1/4 cup measure for filling.

Place the mixture on the bottom third of the wrapper, pull the bottom corner over the filling, and tuck it under.

Roll tightly, fold in the corners, and seal with beaten egg brushed on the edges.

Keep the wrapped egg rolls covered with plastic wrap to prevent drying out.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven and use a candy thermometer to maintain the temperature between 340-350°F.

Fry the egg rolls for about 5 minutes or until golden-brown and crispy, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.

Transfer fried egg rolls to a wire rack to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

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