Description

Crispy on the outside, savory and juicy on the inside, these homemade egg rolls are packed with pork, cabbage, and bold flavor. Easy to make and perfect for parties, appetizers, or dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tsp vegetable oil

¾ lb ground pork

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp minced ginger

3 cups coleslaw mix

¼ cup sliced green onions

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

12 egg roll wrappers

1 egg, beaten

Oil for frying

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Instructions

Prepare Your Stations
Lay out all your ingredients: mince garlic and ginger, slice green onions, have coleslaw mix measured, egg beaten, wrappers ready. It helps to have everything accessible before you fry.
Cook the Pork
Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium‑high heat. Add ground pork. Season with salt and pepper. Break it up with a spatula and cook until browned and fully cooked through (no pink remains).
Aromatics and Vegetables
Once the pork is browned, add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir quickly and cook for about 30 seconds so they become fragrant but don’t burn. Then stir in the coleslaw mix and sliced green onions. Continue cooking for about 3–4 minutes, until the cabbage softens and wilts nicely.
Season the Filling
Stir in soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Remove the pan from heat and allow the filling to cool slightly (this makes wrapping easier).
Wrap the Egg Rolls
Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond orientation (one corner toward you). Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner. Fold bottom corner over the filling, fold in the two side corners, then roll up tightly toward the top corner. Use the beaten egg to seal the final edge. Repeat until all wrappers and filling are used.
Fry to Golden Crisp
In a deep pot or heavy skillet, pour in 2‑3 inches of oil. Heat the oil to about 350°F (175°C). Fry 3–4 egg rolls at a time, turning occasionally so all sides brown evenly. This should take about 3–5 minutes per batch.
Drain and Serve
Once the wrappers are golden brown and crisp, remove them from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce—sweet chili, soy‑ginger, or plum sauce all work great.

Notes

Use ground chicken or turkey as a pork substitute.

For a healthier option, bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes.

To make ahead, freeze uncooked rolls and fry later.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 egg roll
Calories: 146
Sugar: ~1g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 6g