How do you make an egg roll?

Making Egg Rolls: A Step-by-Step Guide

Here's a breakdown of how to make delicious egg rolls:

Ingredients:

* Filling:

* 1 lb ground pork or beef

* 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

* 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper

* 1/4 cup finely chopped cabbage

* 2 cloves garlic, minced

* 1 tbsp ginger, minced

* 1 tbsp soy sauce

* 1 tbsp oyster sauce

* 1 tsp sesame oil

* 1/4 tsp black pepper

* Salt to taste

* Wrappers:

* 1 package (12-16) egg roll wrappers

* Water for sealing

* Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare the filling:

* Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off excess fat.

* Add the onion, green bell pepper, and cabbage to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

* Stir in the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

* Remove the filling from the heat and let it cool slightly.

2. Assemble the egg rolls:

* Lay an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface, with a corner facing you.

* Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of the wrapper, leaving about 1 inch around the edges.

* Dip your finger in water and wet the edges of the wrapper.

* Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper up over the filling.

* Fold the left and right sides of the wrapper inward, overlapping them slightly.

* Roll the wrapper up tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.

* Wet the top edge of the wrapper and seal it by pressing it down onto the roll.

3. Fry the egg rolls:

* Heat about 2 inches of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

* Carefully lower the egg rolls into the hot oil, a few at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet.

* Fry the egg rolls for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.

* Remove the egg rolls from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

4. Serve:

* Serve the egg rolls hot, with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips:

* You can substitute other vegetables for the ones in the filling, such as carrots, mushrooms, or bean sprouts.

* You can also add cooked shrimp or chicken to the filling.

* If you don't have egg roll wrappers, you can use wonton wrappers instead.

* To make the egg rolls ahead of time, assemble them and then freeze them uncooked. Fry them from frozen, adding a few minutes to the cooking time.

Enjoy your delicious homemade egg rolls!