Sunday 28 August 2011

Egg Rolls Away

I decided to make egg rolls this afternoon because I had some wrappers in my fridge. I didn't just want to make one kind in abundance, so I decided to make two varieties and freeze for later use.
The first was a take on a traditional egg roll, the second was desert. Recipes as follows.

Traditional Egg Rolls
Inspired by the Food Network
Ingredients:
(I used a food processor to chop all ingredients finely)
2 Tablespoons Canola oil, plus more for frying
1 Tablespoon of chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped ginger
2 chiles, stemmed and chopped
1/2 pound of ground pork
1 cup shredded cabbage (I used a coleslaw mixture)
4 tablespoons soya sauce
1 cup mushrooms
2 tablespoons sherry
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry
salt and pepper
1 cup scallions
1 package of egg roll wrappers
1 egg beaten with 1/4 cup water

Directions:
Heat oil in wok or skillet over high heat. When hot add the garlic, ginger and chiles and cook for 2 minutes but don't burn. Add pork and fry till heated through, 3-5 mins. Add cabbage, soy sauce, mushrooms ans sherry and cook until soft, 3 minutes. Add cornstarch slurry and mix well, season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl, add scallions and let cool.
Place the point of the wrapper towards you, brush with egg mixture. Place 1/4 cup of filling about an inch or two from the corner in front of you. Fold corner up just to cover filling, take sides and fold in, continue rolling to enclose mixture completely. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and cover with a tea towel till all rolls are complete.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or dutch oven to 350˚F, add the egg rolls 4-6 at a time and fry for about 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Serve with hot mustard or sweet and sour sauce.

S'more Egg rolls
Ingredients
1 egg
1 cup of chocolate pieces
Half a bag of mini marshmallows, microwaved
1/4 cup of powdered sugar
1/4 cup graham crackers crushed

Directions:
Take an egg roll wrapper and place with point facing towards you. Mix egg with 1/4 cup of water and brush all edges of wrapper. Take a handful of chocolate pieces and place 2 inches above bottom point. Add a large spoonful of melted marshmallow. Fold bottom point just over filling and then fold both sides in, fixing and tucking neatly. Roll wrapper up till roll is completely sealed, place on parchment lined tray covered with a tea towel till all rolls are completed.





In a preheated oven at  375˚ for about 20 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and graham crackers.

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