Egg Rolls
Ingredients:
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- In a large pan, cook ground pork over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add shredded cabbage, carrots, green onions, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the pan with the cooked pork. Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.
- Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix well.
- In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan with the pork mixture. Stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let the pork mixture cool for a few minutes.
- Place an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the pork mixture onto the wrapper.
- Roll the wrapper tightly, folding in the sides as you go. Use water to seal the edges of the wrapper.
- In a deep pot or fryer, heat oil to 375°F.
- Carefully place the wrapped egg rolls into the hot oil and fry for about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove