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Cut the avocados into large chunks and put the chunks into a bowl.
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Squeeze the lime juice over it.
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The lime juice works in two ways here: it protects the flesh of the avocado from oxidizing and turning brown; and it also dials up the overall citrus flavor!
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Try to use only enough lime juice to coat and flavor the avocado.
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You want the flavor of the lime without too much extra moisture.
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It really is a judgment call.
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If it needs a bit more lime add it.
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Remember, you can always add, but you cant always subtract an ingredient from a dish.
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Add the juice a little at a time, tasting for overall flavor.
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Add the diced red onions, (culantro) or cilantro, tomato, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Cover and refrigerate the mixture for a few hours to give the flavors a chance to properly come together.
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After you remove it from the refrigerator, check the taste to see if it needs a bit more lime, salt, or other adjustments.
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This recipe is all to your taste.
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If it tastes good, then it IS good.
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Take one egg roll wrapper, and turn one corner towards you.
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It should resemble a diamond more than a square.
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Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling across the center of the egg roll wrapper.
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Pull the corner pointed toward you over the filling.
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Then pull the side corners over that.
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If you are looking down on the egg roll it should look like an opened envelope at this point.
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Dip your finger in a bit of water and run it over the final corners of the egg roll wrapper to help create a seal, then wrap that final corner over the roll and seal.
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Heat a pot with enough oil to cover the egg rolls.
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I prefer to use peanut oil.
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I think it gives the egg roll a better flavor.
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If not, you can use regular vegetable oil.
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Once the oil is hot enough place the egg rolls in and fry until crisp and golden brown.
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It will only take a few moments to fry nicely.
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Keep your eyes on them, as they can easily go from golden brown to burned!
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Also, these rolls dont refrigerate well.
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The moisture from the avocado can make the wonton skin soggy and impossible to fry.
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As soon as you wrap them, fry them!
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Finally, slice the egg rolls in half.
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You can serve this either with regular Chinese duck sauce.
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Or you can mix up a couple limes with some local honey, add the zest of the limes, and lightly drizzle over the rolls.
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Serve hot!
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And enjoy!
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