Homemade Egg Rolls ~ Easier Than You’d Think!

Homemade Egg Rolls are easier to make than you’d think!  This egg roll recipe uses simple ingredients. These yummy little delights are a great appetizer or can stand alone for a light meal!

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Ingredients for the Homemade Egg Rolls…

The main ingredients in these yummy homemade egg rolls is pork and cabbage.  I like to buy the grocery store’s packaged fresh ground pork.  You can usually find it near the ground beef selection.  You can also purchase frozen ground pork, such as Jimmy Dean.  I just prefer to use the fresh option.

You’ll also need a bag of coleslaw mix.  The coleslaw mix will include matchstick carrots, so you don’t need to prepare these separately! 

Other ingredients that go into the filling of the homemade egg rolls are garlic, ginger, green onions, sesame oil, and soy sauce.

To hold the filling together in one delightful little package you’ll need egg roll wraps and an egg.

Oh…and oil for frying!

Making the Filling for the Homemade Egg Rolls…

In a large skillet over medium-high heat fry up the ground pork.  I find that if I’m using a non-stick skillet, I don’t need to add any extra oil to the pan.  The pork has it’s own fat content that should keep it from sticking just fine.

As the pork is frying break it apart with the spatula so it’s all crumbly. 

When the meat is cooked through, add in the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute to release the mouth-watering aromas of these yummy roots!

Add in the coleslaw mix and the green onions.  Stir it all together and cover the skillet so the cabbage wilts.  Stir it every minute or so, turning the cabbage over in the pan.

When the cabbage is wilted and reduced in size add in the sesame oil and soy sauce.  Stir the filling all together with these flavorful liquids.  Remove from heat.

Rock and Egg Roll, lol…

Here’s where it gets serious and things get rocking!

Pour about 2-3 inches of oil (I use Canola oil) into a deep pot.  Heat the oil over medium-high to about 350 degrees.

As the oil is heating begin to assemble the egg rolls.

Whisk the egg in a small bowl.

Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of filling onto each egg roll wrapper.  On a diagonal fold up the bottom and then fold in each side and roll it up!  There is usually a direction on the egg roll package showing how to roll them up.

Brush a little egg like glue on the top corner of the wrapper to seal the egg roll together.

I didn’t get any photos of this step, as I was trying to work quickly to get all the egg rolls assembled as the oil was heating!

Carefully place a few egg rolls at a time into the heated oil.  Fry for about a minute or two on each side.  I use a tongs or a stainless steel strainer ladle to place the egg rolls in the oil and turn them over.

The homemade egg rolls will brown up quickly, so be careful not to burn them!

Remove these little golden nuggets to drain on paper towels.  Cool just a minute or two before serving.

Serve the egg rolls with your favorite sauce like sweet & sour or sweet chili sauce.

These homemade egg rolls make a great appetizer to my Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry recipe!

Enjoy!!!