Last Updated on March 4, 2016
For the Egg Rolls:
1/4 cup olive oil
One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
One 1/2-pound boneless pork chop, cut into thin strips
2 scallions, white and 1 inch of the green parts, thinly sliced
1 carrot, julienned
1 large red bell pepper, julienned
1 cup thinly sliced napa cabbage
1/4 cup homemade chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
30 square wonton wrappers*
For the Soy Dipping Sauce:
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 teaspoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
Makes 30 egg rolls
To make the eggrolls, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the pork and stir until it turns white, about 2 minutes. Transfer the pork to a plate and set aside. Add the scallions, carrot, and red pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
Add the cabbage, broth, and soy sauce. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the liquid has evaporated and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Return the pork to the skillet and let the contents of the skillet cool to room temperature. You should have about 2 cups.
Lay the wrappers flat on a work surface. Brush the edges lightly with water. Top with about 1 tablespoon of the filling and roll unto a cylinder, tucking in the sides and pressing the edges to seal. (The egg rolls can be frozen at this point.) Heat the remaining olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
Working in batches, add the rolls and cook, turning often with tongs, until golden brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.
To make the dipping sauce, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar in a small bowl. Stir well and serve on the side with the rolls.
* Wonton wrappers are found in the produce, dairy or freezer section of many supermarkets.
What type of non-stick skillet did you use on this episode?
Yes, I think making stock in a crock pot is an excellent idea.
Sara I love all your shows, you are the best! I just watched your Sara’s weeknight meals. You made baby egg rolls that you fried in a pan. I was wanting to know if you can bake them instead? If so, what temperature and for how long. Thank-you for your response.
Avid fan,
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Sherry,
Interesting idea. I think if you preheated an oiled sheet pan in a 400 f oven for 10 minutes and then carefully added the egg rolls you could bake them for about 8 to 10 minutes or so, turning them until they were golden on all sides (check them frequently). If you try it let me know how it goes.
I tried this egg roll recipe, and everyone loved them! The only change I made is that I poured that little bit of liquid left from cooking the vegetables into the dipping sauce and it gave the sauce a more complex & delicious flavor.
I also made a vegan batch & left out the pork & used vegetable broth, and they were delicious and highly appreciated.
Always appreciate your recipes and inspiration!
Roxanne,
Two good moves on your part! – marrying the sauce with the rolls and coming up with a vegan version.
This is an EXCELLENT recipe. Really inspiring Chef! 🙂
I can’t wait to join in your site love so many of your recpies
Can I freeze these and fry when I want to serve them?
yes!
To make this vegetarian, could you use tofu instead of pork, or would you just use the vegetables?
Either route would be fine.
Can’t wait to try