Oh absolutely 😍 crispy homemade egg rolls are always a yes for dinner! Here’s a simple, delicious recipe you can make at home:
🥢 Homemade Egg Rolls (Crispy & Flavorful)
🛒 Ingredients:
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, or ground beef (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional but tasty)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the filling:
- Heat a pan with a little oil
- Add garlic and ginger, cook for 30 seconds
- Add your meat (if using), cook until done
- Toss in cabbage and carrots
- Stir-fry 3–4 minutes (keep a little crunch!)
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt & pepper
- Let mixture cool
2. Wrap the egg rolls:
- Place wrapper like a diamond shape
- Add 2–3 tablespoons filling in the center
- Fold bottom corner up, then sides, then roll tightly
- Seal edge with a little water
3. Fry to perfection:
- Heat oil (medium-high)
- Fry egg rolls 3–5 minutes until golden brown
- Remove and place on paper towels
🥣 Optional dipping sauce:
Mix:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
- Chili flakes (optional 🌶️)
🔥 Tips:
- Want healthier? Bake at 200°C for 15–20 min (brush with oil)
- Or air fry at 180°C for 10–12 min
Crispy outside, juicy inside 🤤
If you want, I can give you a cheesy version or a super quick lazy version (10 min)!