This shrimp egg roll recipe takes some time to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. Serve with hot mustard.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp vegetable oil , or as needed
- 1 large egg , beaten
- 6 cups cabbage , shredded
- 0.5 cups fresh bean sprouts
- 1 carrot , shredded
- 1 celery stalk , diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion , Optional
- 1 , 4 ounce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.13 teaspoons garlic powder
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsps cornstarch , divided
- vegetable oil for frying , or as needed
- 2 tbsps cold water
- 20 eggs roll wrappers
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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Mix cabbage, bean sprouts, carrot, celery, and onion together in a large bowl.
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3
Stir in shrimp, soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper.
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Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add egg and cook, without stirring, until the bottom has set. Flip and cook until set on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Transfer to a cutting board and finely chop.
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Stir in chopped egg, then sprinkle 1 tablespoon cornstarch over top. Mix to combine and let sit for 10 minutes.
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Mix water and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch together in a small bowl.
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Place an egg roll wrapper onto a work surface with one corner pointing away from you like a diamond. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons shrimp mixture into the center. Moisten the top and side corners with the wet cornstarch mixture.
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Fold the dry bottom corner up and over the filling, making a tight tube.
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Fold the side corners in, pressing to stick against the folded roll, then roll toward the top corner to complete. Repeat to make remaining egg rolls.
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Heat 3 to 4 inches vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Working in batches, carefully fry egg rolls in the preheated fryer until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts
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