The Ultimate Homemade Egg Rolls

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 small carrot, shredded
• 1 package (25, 7-inch square) egg roll wrappers
• 2 tbsps flour
• 2 tbsps water
• 1 quart peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
• Your favorite Asian dipping sauce

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling:
   In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground pork and minced garlic, cooking until the pork is no longer pink. Mix in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
2. Combine Ingredients:
   In a large mixing bowl, blend the cooled pork mixture with the shredded cabbage and carrot. In a small bowl, create a paste by mixing the flour and water.
3. Assemble the Egg Rolls:
   Position an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner facing you. Place 1/4 cup of the pork and vegetable mixture in the center of the wrapper. Brush the corner farthest from you with the flour paste. Fold the nearest corner over the filling, then fold in the left and right corners towards the center, and roll tightly. The flour paste will secure the roll. Continue this process until all the filling is used. This recipe yields approximately 13 egg rolls.
4. Fry the Egg Rolls:
   Heat the peanut oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the egg rolls in batches, ensuring they don’t crowd the pan, until they turn golden brown. Transfer the fried egg rolls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
5. Serve:
   Serve the egg rolls hot with your favorite Asian dipping sauce.

Enjoy these delicious homemade egg rolls as a savory appetizer or snack, perfect for any occasion!