Description
These Fried Vegetable Egg Rolls are crispy, golden delights packed with savory vegetables like cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and bean sprouts. They’re the perfect option for a quick appetizer, healthy snack, or party finger food. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, food ideas for gatherings, or make-ahead freezer-friendly snacks, this recipe has you covered. Great for fans of Asian-inspired meals or anyone looking for a crunchy, satisfying bite.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, chopped
2 cups napa cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 cup mung bean sprouts
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
16 egg roll wrappers
Water or cornstarch slurry for sealing
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
2. Add mushrooms, then stir in cabbage and carrots. Cook until just softened.
3. Mix in bean sprouts, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Cook 1 more minute.
4. Transfer filling to a colander and let cool completely.
5. Place an egg roll wrapper in a diamond shape. Add 2-3 tablespoons of filling just below center.
6. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, tuck in sides, and roll tightly. Seal the edge with water or slurry.
7. Repeat until all filling or wrappers are used.
8. Heat oil to 350°F in a skillet. Fry rolls in batches, turning occasionally, for 3-5 minutes until golden.
9. Drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
10. Serve hot with sweet chili or soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
Notes
Let the filling cool fully before wrapping to avoid soggy wrappers.
Do not overstuff or rolls may burst while frying.
For freezer prep, freeze uncooked rolls and fry directly from frozen—no thawing needed.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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