Egg Rolls And Spring Rolls Great For The Freezer Food

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SHANGHAI SPRING ROLLS (OR EGG ROLLS)



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When I had my restaurant my customers said these were the best they ever had. The recipe is adapted from "The Chinese Menu Cookbook" by Joanne Hush and Peter Wong. In case anyone is interested, the difference between an egg roll and a spring roll is the wrapper. Spring rolls use a very light, delicate wrapper that requires a lot of care to keep from getting holes poked in it. Egg roll wrappers are an egg noodle dough, exactly the same as wonton wrappers but larger in size. This filling can be used with either. The secret is to squeeze out the moisture after cooling so it doesn't soak through the wrapper during deep frying. They should be deep fried at relatively cool temperature (325° - 350°F) until about half cooked. Then either refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve. Finish the deep frying at 375; this double process insures a well cooked, hot inside with a golden brown crispy outside. (Defrost if frozen). Warning: use only raw pork, chicken and shrimp or you will be very disappointed with the results. It's tempting to buy cooked TT shrimp but resist the temptation!

Provided by tgobbi

Categories     Chinese

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-14 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 lb raw pork, shredded
1 raw chicken breast half, shredded
1/2 lb raw small shrimp or 1/2 lb shrimp, cut into small pieces
1/2 head cabbage, shredded
8 -10 dried Chinese mushrooms, soak in boiling water, stems removed & shredded
3 scallions, shredded
1/3 cup chicken stock
1/2 tablespoon salt (to taste)
3 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon sugar
vegetable oil, to stir fry and deep fry
cornstarch, mixed with water to use as binder
1 tablespoon sesame oil
beaten egg
egg roll wraps or egg roll wrap

Steps:

  • Use the highest flame for the stir frying process.
  • Stir fry pork in 2 T oil until no longer pink; add chicken& do the same thing.
  • Follow with shrimp.
  • Remove to a sieve.
  • Add a little more oil to the wok if needed and stir fry the scallions for a few seconds, then add the mushrooms& cabbage; stir fry to wilt cabbage, 2- 3 minutes.
  • Stir in sauce.
  • When it boils, thicken it with the binder.
  • Stir cooked meats back in, followed by sesame oil.
  • Set aside to drain and cool.
  • Assemble in skins using beaten egg to seal.
  • Deep fry at about 325°F until half cooked.
  • (Can be frozen at this point. Defrost before continuing).
  • When ready to serve, deep fry at 375 until golden brown and crisp.
  • Blot well on paper towels.

EGG ROLLS AND SPRING ROLLS (GREAT FOR THE FREEZER!)



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From "Chinese Cooking the American Way". My mom wasn't much for cooking, but she would make these for me every year on my birthday during my teen years - I always requested them! When I moved out, she gave me the cookbook. I no longer eat egg rolls in restaurants - these are so much better! My kids love to help roll them up - it becomes quite an event when we have them! They freeze very well - my mom used to make up a batch and freeze them in packages of two so that we could take out a couple here and there as we wanted them. It was just the two of us, so that worked well. I have a family of five, so have to double the recipe if I want any left for freezing...These days, I'm always trying to cut fat and calories, so will often set aside some of the filling for myself before making the egg rolls - it's so yummy that it satisfies me and saves my waistline from the frying! Times are a guesstimate, as there are no times listed in the recipe for things like marinating (not included in time estimates) and sauteeing the veggies - and I haven't actually timed myself when I've made them in the past. The next time I make them, I'll try to remember to write times down....the amount of egg rolls will vary depending on how much filling you use for each one. The recipe yields 30-35 according to the cookbook; however, I usually end up with between 18-24 because I put more filling in them....if you do also, you won't need all of the egg roll skins......

Provided by Sweet Diva MJ

Categories     Healthy

Time 1h

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 (2 lb) packages egg roll wraps
12 ounces ground pork
4 ounces shrimp, fresh or 4 ounces frozen shrimp
2 cups bean sprouts, fresh
3 cups cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1/2 cup mushroom, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
oil
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, chopped
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil or 2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 tablespoon sherry wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Marinate meat with seasoning; set aside.
  • Marinate shrimp with seasoing; set aside. (there is no time listed for marinating. I just mix the marinades and meat/shrimp in the morning, put them in the fridge and take them out that evening when I'm ready to cook.).
  • Saute all vegetables in 2 tablespoons oil over high heat in the following order: cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, yellow onion and bean sprouts. (there is no time listed - I saute the cabbage for a minute or 2, then add the carrots, etc.).
  • Add seasoning for vegetables; toss to coat.
  • Stir-fry pork om 2 Tablespoons oil over high heat for 2-3 minutes; add shrimp.
  • Toss quickly for another minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, mix vegetables, pork and shrimp well. This is the filling for the egg rolls.
  • To Assemble:.
  • Lay egg roll skin shiny side up. Spoon 1 1/2 Tablespoons filling in a corner in a sausage shape. (We like fat egg rolls so use more filling than this - if you do also, be aware that you will end up with less egg rolls!).
  • Fold corner of skin over the filling until just covered. Turn again to enclose filling, forming a cylinder.
  • Moisten left and right corners with beaten egg yolk of an egg, or paint entirely around the remaining edges.
  • Roll into a complete cylinder shape. Press firmly to seal.
  • To freeze:.
  • Deep fry in 375 degree oil until lightly browned, cool completely. Place in Zip-lock freezer bag; seal tightly and freeze.
  • Thawed rolls can be reheated at 300 degrees - I'm sorry but there's not a time given! I think I usually warm them from 15 - 20 minutes, but I can't promise that's the perfect timing).
  • To Cook and Serve:.
  • Place egg rolls in hot oil for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 30.1, Sodium 719, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 9.2

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