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Easy Chinese Egg Rolls

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword Easy Chinese Egg Rolls
Servings 6
Homemade Chinese egg rolls with pork, cabbage, and seasonings. Crispy, golden, and perfect for parties or takeout nights at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 5 cups packaged cabbage/coleslaw mix
  • 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp ginger paste tube ginger from the produce section works great
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 15 egg roll wrappers
  • 1 quart oil for frying
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
  • 2 eggs scrambled and chopped (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics

  • Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until tender and fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Step 2: Cook the Pork

  • Add the ground pork to the pan and sauté until browned and fully cooked through. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks to ensure even texture.

Step 3: Add Flavor

  • Mix in the garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and oyster sauce. Stir well so the pork is coated with the seasonings. Let the flavors blend for 1–2 minutes.

Step 4: Add the Vegetables

  • Toss in the cabbage mix and cook for 3–5 minutes, depending on how much crunch you like in your filling. Less time means crunchier cabbage, more time makes it softer. If using scrambled eggs, fold them in now.

Step 5: Assemble the Egg Rolls

  • Lay out an egg roll wrapper in a diamond shape with one corner facing you. Add about 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner. Fold the corner over the filling, roll once, then fold in the sides, and continue rolling until sealed. Dab a little water along the final edge to help it stick.

Step 6: Heat the Oil

  • In a deep skillet or pot, heat about 1 quart of oil to 350–360°F. Use a thermometer if possible—oil that’s too cool will make greasy egg rolls, while oil that’s too hot may burn them before the filling warms through.

Step 7: Fry to Golden Perfection

  • Fry 1–3 egg rolls at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy (about 2–3 minutes). Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels.

Step 8: Serve and Enjoy

  • Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces—sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or hot mustard are all excellent choices.