Egg Rolls And Spring Rolls Great For The Freezer Recipes

BEST EGG ROLLS

Steps:

• Season pork with ginger and garlic powder and mix thoroughly. Heat mixture in a medium skillet, stirring, until pork is cooked through and no longer pink. Set aside.
• In another large skillet heat oil to about 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) or medium high heat. While oil is heating, combine flour and water in a bowl until they form a paste. In a separate bowl combine the cabbage, carrots and reserved pork mixture. Mix all together.
• Lay out one egg roll skin with a corner pointed toward you. Place about a 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the cabbage, carrot and pork mixture on egg roll paper and fold corner up over the mixture. Fold left and right corners toward the center and continue to roll. Brush a bit of the flour paste on the final corner to help seal the egg roll.
• Place egg rolls into heated oil and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels or rack. Put on serving plate and top with sesame seeds if desired.

EGG ROLLS AND SPRING ROLLS (GREAT FOR THE FREEZER!)

Steps:

• Marinate meat with seasoning; set aside.
• Marinate shrimp with seasoing; set aside. (there is no time listed for marinating. I just mix the marinades and meat/shrimp in the morning, put them in the fridge and take them out that evening when I'm ready to cook.).
• Saute all vegetables in 2 tablespoons oil over high heat in the following order: cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, yellow onion and bean sprouts. (there is no time listed - I saute the cabbage for a minute or 2, then add the carrots, etc.).
• Add seasoning for vegetables; toss to coat.
• Stir-fry pork om 2 Tablespoons oil over high heat for 2-3 minutes; add shrimp.
• Toss quickly for another minute.
• Remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, mix vegetables, pork and shrimp well. This is the filling for the egg rolls.
• To Assemble:.
• Lay egg roll skin shiny side up. Spoon 1 1/2 Tablespoons filling in a corner in a sausage shape. (We like fat egg rolls so use more filling than this - if you do also, be aware that you will end up with less egg rolls!).
• Fold corner of skin over the filling until just covered. Turn again to enclose filling, forming a cylinder.
• Moisten left and right corners with beaten egg yolk of an egg, or paint entirely around the remaining edges.
• Roll into a complete cylinder shape. Press firmly to seal.
• To freeze:.
• Deep fry in 375 degree oil until lightly browned, cool completely. Place in Zip-lock freezer bag; seal tightly and freeze.
• Thawed rolls can be reheated at 300 degrees - I'm sorry but there's not a time given! I think I usually warm them from 15 - 20 minutes, but I can't promise that's the perfect timing).
• To Cook and Serve:.
• Place egg rolls in hot oil for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

SHANGHAI SPRING ROLLS (OR EGG ROLLS)

Steps:

• Use the highest flame for the stir frying process.
• Stir fry pork in 2 T oil until no longer pink; add chicken& do the same thing.
• Follow with shrimp.
• Remove to a sieve.
• Add a little more oil to the wok if needed and stir fry the scallions for a few seconds, then add the mushrooms& cabbage; stir fry to wilt cabbage, 2- 3 minutes.
• Stir in sauce.
• When it boils, thicken it with the binder.
• Stir cooked meats back in, followed by sesame oil.
• Set aside to drain and cool.
• Assemble in skins using beaten egg to seal.
• Deep fry at about 325°F until half cooked.
• (Can be frozen at this point. Defrost before continuing).
• When ready to serve, deep fry at 375 until golden brown and crisp.
• Blot well on paper towels.