Deconstructed Egg Rolls Recipe

Name: Deconstructed Egg Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain white rice (preferably sushi rice); Vegetable oil for frying; 4 egg roll wrappers (6 in. square); 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 pound ground pork; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/8 head cabbage, thinly sliced to make about 1 cup; 3/4 cup coarsely shredded carrots; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro plus a few leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup short-grain white rice (preferably sushi rice)
Vegetable oil for frying
4 egg roll wrappers (6 in. square)
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 pound ground pork
2 teaspoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 head cabbage, thinly sliced to make about 1 cup
3/4 cup coarsely shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped cilantro plus a few leaves for garnish

1
Cook rice according to package instructions. Heat about 1/2 in. oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until oil begins to ripple. Fry wrappers, one at a time, until golden on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Drain wrappers on paper towels.
2
Carefully drain all but 2 tbsp. oil from pan, add garlic and ginger, and cook until fragrant and softened, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add pork and fish sauce, and cook until pork is brown and crisp at the edges, 5 to 7 minutes, breaking up pieces with a wooden spoon.
3
Whisk together lime juice and soy sauce in a small bowl. In a large bowl, toss cabbage, carrots, and chopped cilantro with 1 tbsp. soy sauce mixture.
4
Divide crisp egg roll wrappers among 4 plates. Top each with rice and pork. Mound carrot-cabbage slaw on pork and sprinkle with a few cilantro leaves. Serve with remaining soy sauce mixture for drizzling.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup short-grain white rice (preferably sushi rice), Vegetable oil for frying, 4 egg roll wrappers (6 in. square), 3 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Deconstructed Egg Rolls falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Deconstructed Egg Rolls

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