PORK AND SHRIMP EGG ROLLS

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My entire family loves these egg rolls. I have no idea where this particular recipe came from. Perhaps I "stole" it from someone, perhaps I got it out of a recipe book or magazine, or maybe I got it off the Internet back in its infancy. Somehow, I have a feeling that it may be bits and pieces of all these sources. In any case, this is the recipe I have made for many years and I am sticking to it! I truly hope you enjoy it because these eggs rolls are awesome.

Provided by Fabio

Categories     Pork

Time 2h30m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large green cabbage head (large shredded into thin strips)
12 ounces mung bean sprouts
1 1/2 lbs raw shrimp (peeled and de-veined. For this particular recipe, I used the extra small, 240 count. I normally use )
1 1/2 lbs pork steaks (Cut into about 1/4 to 1/2 inch cubes. I prefer mine on the larger side)
2 large white onions (Chopped)
6 garlic cloves (finely minced)
2 carrots (Shredded)
1/4 cup soy sauce (Your choice)
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
3 teaspoons ginger powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
50 egg roll wraps (I use the 20 count packages so I always have extras. Just put the opened package in a zipper bag and)
oil or shortening (for frying)

Steps:

  • - Heat the olive oil in a very large frying pan* and drop the pork cubes into it. Add 2 tablespoons of Teriyaki sauce, a pinch or two of salt and cook until well browned.
  • - Add the shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, onions, garlic and carrots. Stir thoroughly and then add the remaining 2 tablespoons of virgin olive oil over the top. Stir thoroughly again. Other cooks like to mix the meat with the raw veggies and let the final frying cook the vegetables. However, I like to cook them a little first to get rid of some of the moisture (especially in the cabbage and sprouts). I have found that, if I get rid of some of the moisture first, the veggies will not shrink as much inside the wrapper later during frying and gives me a much firmer roll without large, empty pockets of air.
  • - Sprinkle the Kosher salt, ginger and black pepper over the top. Add the soy sauce and stir until everything is evenly distributed.
  • - Stir the mixture well several times until the cabbage becomes somewhat soft.
  • - When the mixture has reached the desired consistency, turn off the heat and add the shrimp. Stir well and allow mixture to rest for about 10 minutes.
  • - Have a small bowl of water ready. Take an egg roll wrapper out of the package; lay it flat so that one of the corners is pointing at your belly. Dip your fingers into the bowl of water and run them along all four edges of the wrapper so that they are all nice and moist.
  • - Place (approximately) 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling in the middle of the wrapper so that it forms an elongated hill that comes to about 1 inch from the left and right sides. Fold the bottom corner (the one near your belly) over the mixture and press the corner lightly into the middle of the wrapper. Fold the left and right corners of the rolled wrapper so they end up pointing at each other on top of the folded wrapper. Using slight pressure from your fingers, "roll" the wrapped mixture towards the top until you end up with your roll. Keep it as tight as possible as you roll but not too much or you may break the wrapper and it will be a mess when you fry it. (Holy Mung Beans, Batman! I hope that makes sense!).
  • - FOR FRYING: I use vegetable shortening or canola oil, whichever I have on hand at the time. I also use my deep fryer but, in a pinch, I have used a deep frying pan with enough frying oil in it to completely cover the egg rolls. I have also heard that peanut oil does a great job but I am a cheapskate and don't want to spend the extra bucks.
  • - Fry on medium-high heat. I have found that anything lower makes the wrappers a little soft and chewy and I like mine nice and crispy.
  • - Now, you will find that egg rolls can be temperamental and some will follow basic orders but some won't. As you fry a batch, you will find that some of your egg rolls have turned over by themselves and some have not. You will also find that some will stay in the position once you turn them but some will absolutely refuse to turn; it seems that no matter how many times you turn them, they will turn back leaving the whitish, uncooked belly exposed. For those rebels, you may need to turn them and hold them under the oil with your utensil until they stay turned.
  • - Fry until golden brown and "bumpy". Place on top of a cookie sheet covered with a thick layer of paper towels and let them "drain" for 10 minutes or so. Serve and enjoy!
  • *I use my big Paella pan (see picture) which requires three burners to use. Otherwise, you may need to cook the filling in a couple of batches if your frying pan is not big enough. At times, your frying pan may not appear to be big enough but, after the cabbage and bean sprouts cook for a few minutes, the mixture will shrink so you may be able to keep adding the fresh veggies slowly and cook it all in one batch.).
  • HINT: When filling the egg rolls, I place my frying pan (or Paella pan) on a flat counter. Then, I place a piece of board about 1.5 inches thick under one side of the pan. This puts the pan on a slight angle which allows the juices and sauce to drain to the lower end. I then start using the filling from the higher side with a slotted spoon. This method allows me to use dryer filling without the sloppiness of wet cabbage.

Agnes Musimbwa
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These egg rolls were delicious, but they were a bit greasy for my taste.


Glorious Child
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I'm not a huge fan of egg rolls, but these were actually really good. I would definitely make them again.


Danielle Locke
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These egg rolls were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth the effort. They were so delicious!


Sumon Hawolader
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I loved the combination of pork and shrimp in these egg rolls. They were so flavorful and satisfying.


3ttgv Hhjj
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These egg rolls were easy to make and they were so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Sadin Balok
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I've made these egg rolls a few times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a great appetizer or main course.


Ray Redding
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I followed the recipe exactly and the egg rolls turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves egg rolls.


Jordan Sigh
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I made these egg rolls for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best egg rolls they've ever had.


Hudu Aedzea
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I was a bit skeptical about making egg rolls at home, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The egg rolls turned out perfectly and they were so delicious.


rijan Tharu
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These egg rolls were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the egg roll wrappers were crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


James Ybarra
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I've made these egg rolls a few times now and they always turn out great. I love that I can use any kind of pork or shrimp that I have on hand.


Luis Guzman
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These egg rolls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


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