Gourmet Homemade Chicken Egg Rolls

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of finely minced chicken
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger (or ginger paste)
• ½ teaspoon of kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon of Chinese five-spice powder
• 1½ cups of coleslaw mix, shredded
• ¾ cup of shredded carrots
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 20 egg roll wrappers
• 1 large egg, beaten

Directions:

1. Begin by heating a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the ground chicken, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Season with salt, pepper, and Chinese five-spice powder. Cook while stirring until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.
2. Add in the shredded coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, green onions, and sesame oil. Stir the mixture well and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the excess moisture has evaporated, and the vegetables are softened. Remove the skillet from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, pour in enough vegetable oil to reach a depth of 2-3 inches. Heat the oil over medium-low heat until it reaches 375°F. Alternatively, preheat a deep fryer if preferred.
4. While the oil is heating, assemble the egg rolls. Lay one egg roll wrapper on a flat surface in a diamond shape, with one corner facing you. Place ¼ cup of the chicken mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner up and over the filling, then brush the remaining inside edges with the beaten egg.
5. Fold the two side corners over the center, resembling the act of wrapping a present, then continue rolling tightly until the wrapper is sealed and the filling is enclosed. Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
6. Fry the egg rolls in batches of 3-4 in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. Ensure the oil returns to 375°F between batches. Use tongs to transfer the cooked egg rolls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil before serving alongside your preferred dipping sauces.