🥢 Easy Chinese Egg Rolls

(Crispy, Flavorful, and Surprisingly Simple — Detailed Step-by-Step)

These egg rolls are golden, crunchy, and packed with savory filling. Made with simple ingredients, they’re perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party treat.

🛒 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 egg rolls)

Filling

• 1 cup shredded cabbage

• ½ cup shredded carrots

• ½ cup cooked protein (pork, chicken, shrimp, or tofu), finely chopped

• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Wrapping & Frying

• 8–10 egg roll wrappers

• 1–2 tablespoons water (for sealing edges)

• Vegetable oil for frying

Optional:

• Sweet chili sauce, duck sauce, or soy sauce for dipping

🔪 Step 1: Prep the Filling

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add a splash of oil.

3. Sauté garlic and ginger 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Add protein, cook 2–3 minutes until heated.

5. Add cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.

6. Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.

7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

🥟 Step 2: Assemble Egg Rolls

1. Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface, with one corner pointing toward you (diamond shape).

2. Spoon ~2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner.

3. Fold bottom corner over filling, then fold in sides.

4. Roll tightly toward the top corner.

5. Seal edge with a dab of water.

🔥 Step 3: Fry Egg Rolls

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