Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls Recipe - WhitneyBond.com (2024)

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What is in most egg rolls? ›

An egg roll is a fried appetizer that's found on countless Chinese-American restaurant menus. It consists of a thick, crispy wheat flour skin filled with shredded cabbage, pork, and other ingredients. Egg rolls are fried in hot oil, served warm, and usually dipped in duck sauce or soy sauce.

Add enough oil to a medium skillet with high walls so the oil is about 1/2 inch up the side of the skillet. Heat oil on medium high heat until it reaches 350°F. Add egg rolls and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, flip, and fry for another 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.

THE WRAPPERS

You will want a package with 18 egg roll wrappers. Many come in a 20 count, so you should be good to go. Cornstarch slurry: to seal the wrappers, you will need 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with water. This “glues” the wrappers closed much more effectively than just water or an egg wash.

A warm filling may cause your wrapper to soften and tear, and your egg roll to fall apart. Don't overfill your wrapper or #3 will happen. Make sure your oil is at the optimum temp before you start frying.

You can make the filling in advance and assemble when you are ready to fry them. But if you need to roll them more than a day in advance, I recommend freezing them. Freezing: You can make and assemble the egg rolls without frying them and freeze them right away.

Peanut butter has been in my egg rolls ever since. The peanut butter adds a nutty, delicious and creamy flavor that you will love. It is a great addition to the ground pork.

Peanut oil is great for frying egg rolls as it has a high smoking point and provides a nutty flavor. If you don't have it on hand, you can use canola or corn oil. Do not use oils like sesame oil or olive oil, as they are not good candidates for deep-frying due to their low smoking point.

The $100 egg roll was stuffed full of luxurious ingredients–Maine lobster tail, Alaskan king crab, Sevruga caviar and gold leaf, paired with fresh raspberry and Sauvignon Blanc reduction dipping sauce. They were routinely served with Dom Perignon champagne.

The dough is made of egg and flour and can be made with a variety of fillings such as meat and seafood, as well as vegetarian versions. The size can also vary—Chinese and Taiwanese people like their rolls quite small, but if you order an egg roll in a Chinese restaurant in the U.S., they are often much larger.

Keep Oil at 350˚F – If the temperature drops too low, the egg rolls will be soggy and oily. If it's too hot, they will burn before the filling is cooked through. Ensure the oil does not drop below 325F.

Can you use water instead of egg wash for egg rolls? ›

Water: You can brush water onto the top of the pastry to help it brown in the oven. This won't give you a glossy finish like an egg wash, but it can still create a nice color.

Ever wonder… why these classic Chinese-American treats are called egg rolls? One possible explanation is that the dough traditionally used to make the wrapper calls for eggs. Even though recipes now often omit the egg, it's possible that the name stuck.

Make a paste to seal the egg rolls: In a small bowl, mix together the flour and water with a fork to create a thick slurry. I've tried sealing egg rolls with just a beaten egg before but find that this simple paste works best for holding the egg rolls together while they are fried.

Eggs can act as binding agents. As their proteins set, eggs bind ingredients together giving strength and stability to meatloaves, casseroles and baked goods. Eggs are used to coat foods with crumbs, flour, etc. as they help these ingredients adhere and also help to create browned appearance when cooked.