HOMEMADE PORK EGG ROLLS | Chinese-American family recipe – crispy, golden, & perfect every time!

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a less expensive soy sauce alternative.

egg roll wrappers

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: wonton wrappers

Rice paper is gluten-free, while wonton wrappers can be more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Heat a little sesame oil in a large skillet or wok.

Add ground pork and crumble it into fine pieces as it cooks.

Season the pork with oyster sauce, garlic powder, salt, and white pepper.

Add shredded cabbage, julienne carrots, and thinly sliced onion and green onion to the pork.

Stir-fry the mixture for a few minutes until the veggies are softened.

Set the pork filling on a work surface with egg roll wrappers, a small bowl of water, and a lined baking sheet.

Place a third cup of pork and veggie filling in the center of the wrapper.

Tuck in the sides of the wrapper and roll it shut tightly.

Brush a little water over the edges to seal the egg roll shut.

Repeat the wrapping process until all the filling is used.

Add frying oil to a small skillet, filling it about halfway full.

Heat the oil to about 350 to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Carefully place a few egg rolls into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding the pan.

Cook the egg rolls for one to two minutes, then flip and cook for one minute more until golden and crisp.

Transfer the fried egg rolls to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.

Mix half a cup of apricot jam with half a cup of sweet chili sauce and a splash of shoyu for dipping sauce.

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