Monday, March 30, 2009

Egg Rolls

Makes 20

1 lb lean ground beef, pork or chicken
1 t. minced ginger
2 c finely chopped cabbage
1/4 lb bean sprouts
1/2 c shredded carrot
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 T soy sauce
1 pkg large square wonton wrappers
vegetable oil for deep-frying
a little cornstarch mixed with water, for sealing wrappers
Chinese mustard or sweet & sour sauce, for dipping

Preparation:
Stir-fry meat and ginger in skillet over high heat until lightly browned.  Add cabbage, bean sprouts, carrot and green onions.  Cook 2 mins.  Stir in soy sauce.  Let mixture cool. 

Folding:
1.  Place 2 T filling diagonally on wrapper.  (One corner towards opposite corner.)
2. Fold corner over filling; roll snugly half-way to cover filling.
3. Fold up both sides snugly against filling; moisten edges of last flap.
4. Roll over flap and seal with a little cornstarch/water mixture.  Lay flap-side down until ready to cook.

Cooking:
Deep-fry at 350 degrees, a few at a time, turning occasionally, until golden, 2-3 mins.  Drain on paper towels.  Serve warm with Chinese mustard or sweet and sour sauce.

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