Homemade Egg Rolls

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1 package wonton wrappers
• Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground pork until browned.
2. Add the carrots, onion, celery, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper and soy sauce. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the cabbage and green onion. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
5. Lay one wonton wrapper in front of you. Place 1 tablespoon of the pork mixture in the center of the wrapper.
6. Fold the wrapper in half, forming a triangle. Seal the edges of the triangle using a bit of water.
7. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and pork mixture.
8. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot to 375 degrees F.
9. Fry the egg rolls in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
10. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
11. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Egg rolls originated in China during the Qing dynasty.
• They were introduced to the United States in the mid-20th century.
• Egg rolls are a popular appetizer in Chinese restaurants around the world.