Chinese Plant–Based Protein Egg Rolls
These Chinese egg rolls are inspired by Mendy Ling’s recipe from All Recepies based on her mom’s, who is the best cook ever. Her original recipe is very authentic because her family is Chinese. Her original recipe has been in the Ling family for at least 300 years old.
Except I took the liberty to swap out the BBQ pork with a plant–based protein and skipped the monosodium glutamate (MSG) altogether. There are plenty of other veggies to make for a hearty filling. This recipe uses the filling from Homemade Homemade Plant–Based Protein BBQ “Pork”. Trust me, you won’t miss the pork. If I like this, then you will.
If you want to make the eggrolls strictly vegan, then skip the scrambled eggs and use plain tap water to seal the wrappers.
How to Make Plant–Based Protein Egg Rolls
Yield: 20 egg rolls
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 medium head Napa cabbage, finely shredded
- ½ carrot, julienned
- 1 pound Homemade Plant–Based Protein BBQ “Pork”, cut into matchsticks
- 1 (8 ounce) can shredded bamboo shoots
- 1 cup shredded wood ear mushrooms, fresh (can substitute oyster mushrooms)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 ½ teaspoons soy sauce (organic, avoid GMOs, if allergic to soy, substitute Tamari sauce)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 (14 ounce) package egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg white, beaten
- 4 cups oil for frying, or as needed
Directions
- Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Pour in beaten eggs and cook, without stirring, until firmed up. Flip eggs over and cook for an additional 20 seconds to firm the other side. Set egg pancake aside to cool, then slice into thin strips.
- Heat remaining vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in cabbage and carrot; cook for 2 minutes to wilt. Add BBQ plant–based protein, bamboo shoots, mushroom, green onions, soy sauce, salt, and sugar; continue cooking until vegetables soften, about 6 minutes. Stir in sliced egg, then spread the mixture out onto a pan, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
- To assemble the egg rolls: Place a wrapper onto your work surface with one corner pointing towards you. Place about 3 tablespoons of cooled filling in a heap onto the bottom third of the wrapper. Brush a little beaten egg white onto the top two edges of the wrapper, then fold the bottom corner over the filling and roll firmly to the halfway point. Fold the left and right sides snugly over the egg roll, then continue rolling until the top corners seal the egg roll with the egg white. Repeat with remaining egg roll wrappers, covering finished egg rolls with a kitchen towel to keep from drying out.
- Heat about 6 inches of oil in a wok or deep-fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry egg rolls 3 or 4 at a time until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels
Editor’s Note
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition
| Servings: 20 | ||
| Calories: 169 | ||
| Amount | % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat | 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars | 2g | |
| Protein | 10g | |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 86% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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Source:
Authentic Chinese Egg Rolls (from a Chinese person)
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/61913/authentic-chinese-egg-rolls-from-a-chinese-person/
Recipe by Mendy L Updated on August 15, 202