Miniature Chicken Eggroll Appetizers Food

MINIATURE CHICKEN EGGROLL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Set out eggroll wrappers to bring to room temperature. Cover with a damp cloth to keep them from drying out if needed.
• Rinse the chicken breast and pat dry with paper towels, cut off any fat. In a medium size sauce pan, over medium heat, add chicken and fill with water. Bring to a boil until chicken is fork tender, (about 30-35 minutes). Remove from heat, drain and let cool to the touch. Finely dice chicken and set aside.
• In a small size mixing bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, sesame oil and soy sauce. Set aside, then wash and prepare the vegetables.
• Heat the wok or large size skillet on medium-high heat, and add 2 tablespoons oil. Add the minced garlic and stir until aromatic (15 seconds). Add the celery and chopped onions to the hot oil.
• Stir-fry until the onions are beginning to brown, and then add the cabbage, bean sprouts and shredded carrots. Add salt and pepper to taste to the bean sprout mixture. Stir in the diced green onions and stir fry for 2 minutes more.
• Add the chicken to the wok or skillet. Then add the sauce mixture with the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat, then remove from the heat and let cool to the touch.
• Assembling the egg rolls:.
• Cut the wrappers down the middle, turn them over and cut down the middle again, (making 4 small even squares), lay an egg roll wrapper square out in front of you with point facing you.
• Place 1 tablespoon of the filling in the middle, spreading it out so it doesn't bunch up but not going right to the edges of the wrapper. Dip your finger tips in water. Wet 3 edges of the wrapper, excluding the bottom edge that is closest to you.
• Lift the bottom of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the sides, pressing down to stick, and roll up the egg roll the remainder of the way. Press down the top edge to seal.
• Carefully add the miniature stuffed egg rolls into the hot oil, (seam side down), 10 to12 at a time, and deep-fry until they turn golden brown. (Add more oil, if needed). Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Serve with Sweet and Sour sauce, Duck sauce and/or Hot Mustard for dipping.
• Makes about 64 miniature eggrolls.

CHICKEN RANGOON EGG ROLLS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and soy sauce; stir in chicken, carrot, onion, garlic and ginger., Place 2 tablespoons filling in center of 1 egg roll wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold bottom corner over filling. Fold sides toward center over filling. Moisten remaining corner with water; roll up tightly to seal. Repeat., Fry egg rolls in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with sweet-and-sour sauce.

MINI EGG ROLLS

Steps:

• Heat sesame oil and saute ginger 30 seconds. Add scallions and saute 30 seconds. Stir in soy sauce and evaporate a second. Stir in eggs and stir to softly scramble. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl; stir in carrots, steamed napa cabbage and chili paste to taste.
• Divide wrappers into half, so you can make mini egg rolls. Set each wrapper at such an angle that the points of the wrapper face north, south, east and west. Set a bit of filling in bottom third of wrapper. Bring bottom point over filling and tuck it underneath; roll the filling up a bit to secure tightly. Bring right point of wrapper over filling to form a neat right angle; bring left side of wrapper over right side to form a left right angle, and dab this top point with egg yolk. Roll the egg roll up to secure tightly. The egg yolk will seal the wrapper to itself.
• Can be frozen for up to a week. Deep fry straight from freezer; otherwise partially thaw before frying.
• To fry: Heat the oil and deep fry long enough for the rolls to float to surface; turning them, for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain immediately on double thickness of paper towels. Once drained, set on a rack so bottom does not get soggy.

EASY CHICKEN EGG ROLLS

Steps:

• Cook onion and garlic in the 2 tablespoons cooking oil until the onions are tender but not browned.
• Add the chicken, packaged coleslaw mix, bean sprouts, teriyaki sauce and soy sauce to the onions and garlic; mix well.
• Cover and steam for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in the water chestnuts; drain the liquid from the chicken and cabbage mixture; taste and season with salt if desired.
• Heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan.
• While oil heats, wrap about 1/4 cup of the chicken and cabbage mixture in egg roll wraps, rolling tightly and sealing edges with beaten egg.
• Fry until a deep golden brown, a few at a time; drain on paper towels.

MINI BUFFALO CHICKEN EGG ROLLS

Steps:

• Dice chicken into small cubes. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add celery, blue cheese, cream cheese, and hot sauce. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix with a spoon until filling is well combined.
• Beat egg and water together. Brush egg wash over the edges of 1 wonton wrapper. Place a heaping tablespoon of filling near one edge. Spread out with your fingers, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Roll edge up over filling. Crimp in both edges and roll over once more. Fold in about 1/4 inch of dough on either side to seal the ends. Apply more egg wash on top and continue rolling. Place on a plastic-lined baking pan. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers and filling.
• Fill a skillet with enough oil to reach halfway up the egg rolls. Heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a skillet over medium heat. Add a batch of egg rolls; fry until browned and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Fry remaining egg rolls.

MINI CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the cheese, sour cream and chiles. Stir in beef mixture. Place an egg roll wrapper on work surface with a point facing you. Place 1/3 cup filling in center. Fold bottom third of wrapper over filling; fold in sides. , Brush top point with egg white; roll up to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. (Keep remaining egg roll wrappers covered with waxed paper to avoid drying out.), In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1 in. oil to 375°. Fry chimichangas on each side or until golden brown, 1-1/2 minutes . Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with salsa and sour cream.