Homemade Egg Rolls.

Have you ever wondered how to make egg rolls? Well, if you asked my dad he would say you push it. While I am casting him out as a smart alec, I am going to tell you that making homemade eggs rolls is actually not as hard as one might think. I always thought that making egg rolls would be tough, but after trying my hand at them several times, I can tell you that they are actually quite simple and delicious to make at home. These egg rolls can be either baked or fried in oil. It's your preference, I love them either way. 

Homemade Egg Rolls:

adapted from Joyful Abode

Ingredients:

1 package egg roll wrappers (can be found at grocery stores, I purchased mine from Walmart; you can also make them homemade, if desired)

1 bag coleslaw of mix 

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Splash of soy sauce 

salt and pepper to taste

Oil, if frying

Cooking spray, if baking

Some water in small bowl for sealing the egg rolls

Optional fun add ins:

Chopped mushrooms

Bean sprouts

can of shrimp

cooked chicken or beef

whatever else you find will taste good in egg rolls

Directions:

1. If baking, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Or if frying, place oil in deep skillet and heat to about 375 degrees. 
2. Put coleslaw mix in a large microwave safe bowl, cover, and then microwave for 3-6 minutes. 
3. In a large mixing bowl, place the optional ingredients, if you are adding any. 
4. Splash in some soy sauce. Add garlic and ground ginger.
5. After coleslaw is cooked. Drain off the excess liquid. Then combine the coleslaw in with the rest of the ingredients. 
6. Next, after laying out one egg roll wrapper pointing towards you, use the water and dip the tip of your finger in the water and moisten the edges of the egg roll wrapper (making a square on the wrapper, or outlining the whole wrapper). 
7. Now, spoon a small amount of the filling on the center near the corner that is closest to you. Fold corner over mixture and then the two side corners toward the center and continue rolling up. Repeat for the rest of the wrappers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                               
8. If baking, place egg rolls on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Lightly spray the egg rolls with cooking spray, too. Bake 15 minutes in preheated oven and then flip the egg rolls over, and bake an additional 10-15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
9. If frying, place egg rolls into heated oil and fry, turning occasionally, until  golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towel or wire rack. Serve with dipping sauce or eat plain. Either way enjoy!

               
                                   

 Now you can enjoy egg rolls when ever you want in the comfort of your own home. You also now know that making egg rolls is no trouble at all. I hope you enjoy them as much as my family and I do. Comment or email me to give me suggestions or to tell me what you think.

Peace, love, bake on.

                                         The Fiery Redhead