Awesome Egg Rolls

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This shrimp egg roll recipe takes some time to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. Serve with hot mustard.

A serving plate of stacked egg rolls served with dipping sauce
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Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
10
Yield:
20 egg rolls
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 tsp vegetable oil, or as needed

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 6 cups cabbage, shredded

  • ½ cup fresh bean sprouts

  • 1 carrot, shredded

  • 1 celery stalk, diced

  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion (Optional)

  • 1 (4 ounce) can shrimp, drained

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • teaspoon garlic powder

  • black pepper to taste

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch, divided

  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

  • 2 tbsp cold water

  • 20 egg roll wrappers

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make egg rolls

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  2. Mix cabbage, bean sprouts, carrot, celery, and onion together in a large bowl.

    A large bowl of cabbage, bean sprouts, carrot, celery, and onion being mixed together with a spatula

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  3. Stir in shrimp, soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper.

    A glass bowl of seasoned shrimp-cabbage mixture

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  4. 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.

    A nonstick skillet with cooked eggs

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  5. Transfer to a cutting board and finely chop.

    A cutting board with a knife cutting up cooked egg

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  6. Stir in chopped egg, then sprinkle 1 tablespoon cornstarch over top. Mix to combine and let sit for 10 minutes.

    A glass bowl of egg-shrimp-cabbage mixture being stirred with a spatula

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  7. Mix water and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch together in a small bowl.

    A small glass bowl of water-cornstarch mixture

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  8. 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.

    An egg roll wrapper with shrimp filling, with a spoon of water-cornstarch mixture being brushed along the edges

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  9. Fold the dry bottom corner up and over the filling, making a tight tube.

    Two hands folding up the bottom corner of an egg roll wrapper, over cabbage-shrimp filling

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  10. 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.

    Two hands rolling up an egg roll

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  11. 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.

    A large pot of egg rolls frying in hot oil

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Recipe Tip

You can substitute shredded chicken or pork for the shrimp if desired.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1268 Calories
110g Fat
57g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 1268
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 110g 140%
Saturated Fat 17g 87%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 1050mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 7g 23%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 17g 35%
Vitamin C 35mg 38%
Calcium 123mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 512mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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