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#EdenCooks - Homemade Eggrolls - Mon June 18, 8pm EST

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Contributor: Antipova Antipova

Eggrolls are easy to think of in two steps. First, think of the wrappers. These are really not that hard to make by hand, but they are *super* time consuming. I would honestly recommend just getting your eggroll wrappers from a grocery store or Asian market, because the ones you make by hand are not any different, and it adds a lot of work to the eggroll preparations without really adding any benefit.

So, assuming you're smarter than me and you buy some eggroll wrappers, you need only to consider what you want in your eggrolls.

What are your favorite kinds of eggrolls?

Trivia: Wood ear mushrooms are named because, when growing, they look like ears sprouting out of their host trees.
06/18/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by pootpootpoot
Yes! Once I made lollipops for a friend's party, and I was terrified and sure they wold come out deformed or something. They turned out perfectly! Haven't made 'em since, though, because I'm terrified of boiling sugar
Boiling sugar can be quite dangerous! It's almost worse than splattering grease.

Antipova - I made a huge batch for Christmas a few years ago. It was a simple recipe but I switched up the milk chocolate for dark and used a different cut of almonds than the recipe called for, it was buttery and rich while still being crunchy.
06/18/2012
Contributor: pootpootpoot pootpootpoot
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Originally posted by Antipova
Oh, wow, that sounds like a lot of fun. Were they stripey?
No, they were solid red. I didn't even think of making stripy ones! Maybe I should pull out the ol' candy thermometer again one of these days...
06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Candy is pretty fun stuff! Since my post was last on the page:



Eggrolls are easy to think of in two steps. First, think of the wrappers. These are really not that hard to make by hand, but they are *super* time consuming. I would honestly recommend just getting your eggroll wrappers from a grocery store or Asian market, because the ones you make by hand are not any different, and it adds a lot of work to the eggroll preparations without really adding any benefit.

So, assuming you're smarter than me and you buy some eggroll wrappers, you need only to consider what you want in your eggrolls.

What are your favorite kinds of eggrolls?

Trivia: Wood ear mushrooms are named because, when growing, they look like ears sprouting out of their host trees.
06/18/2012
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
Chicken egg rolls
06/18/2012
Contributor: Sir Sir
I like chicken and vegetable eggrolls. Aside from that, not much else matters. Come to think of it, I haven't had too many different types of eggrolls...
06/18/2012
Contributor: pootpootpoot pootpootpoot
I always get veggetable egg rolls. When I have Chinese food I usually get a meat-heavy entree, so a veggie starter makes me feel a little less guilty
06/18/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
I like a "traditional" Chinese take-out egg roll - minced pork, chicken, or shrimp in a mixture of shredded cabbage and carrots with minimal spices other than salt and garlic, fried in peanut oil.
06/18/2012
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Evening all!
06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
Chicken egg rolls
I like chicken often too, if had been cheaper than the pork at the market I went to, I definitely would have made chicken. The only difference is you add some egg white to the cornstarch/sugar/water mixture to make them extra-velvety
06/18/2012
Contributor: Owl Owl
I love vegetable ones, but haven't tried too many.
06/18/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by Kindred
Evening all!
Hey, nice to see you here Kindred!
06/18/2012
Contributor: ScarletFox ScarletFox
Quote:
Originally posted by Ansley
I like a "traditional" Chinese take-out egg roll - minced pork, chicken, or shrimp in a mixture of shredded cabbage and carrots with minimal spices other than salt and garlic, fried in peanut oil.
Oh same here those are my favorites
06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Kindred
Evening all!
Oh hi Kindred! You're so on time today!

Veggie eggrolls are definitely delicious, humblepie.
06/18/2012
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
Candy is pretty fun stuff! Since my post was last on the page:



Eggrolls are easy to think of in two steps. First, think of the wrappers. These are really not that hard to make by hand, but they are *super* time consuming. I would ... more
Did you know that technically speaking, egg rolls are an American creation?
06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova

So if you're making your eggroll wrappers and filling from scratch, you'll want to start the day before you plan to eat them, or start on a weekend at lunch time in order to eat at dinner. If you're just making the filling, you won't need to spend quite as long preparing, but eggrolls are still an involved dish and you should invite your friends to help, and start a few hours before you plan to eat.

Here are the ingredients you'll need.


Cantonese Eggroll Wrappers (makes 14)
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg, beaten lightly
1/2 cup water
cornstarch


Sealing Mixture
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 egg yolk
2 Tbsp water




Slippery Pork
1 pound Pork
1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp Cornstarch


Garlic butter shrimp
1 pound shrimp
garlic, 3 cloves, chopped
butter, 2 tablespoons


Stir-fryed veggies
8 large dried cloud ear mushrooms, rehydrated
3 cups bean sprouts
cilantro
(your choice of any veggies)
1 tsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp water
1 drizzle sesame oil




Dipping sauce
soy sauce
white vinegar or rice vinegar
cilantro
chili garlic paste

06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
Did you know that technically speaking, egg rolls are an American creation?
I wouldn't be too surprised How do you mean "technically speaking"?
06/18/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
Hello everyone!
06/18/2012
Contributor: pootpootpoot pootpootpoot
Did you get your shrimp de-shelled, or do it yourself?

And evenin', Kindred!
06/18/2012
Contributor: Sir Sir
All of that just looks so good. It's a good thing I'm eating right now.
06/18/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
Yeah, I might have to throw a couple of pizza sticks in the oven.
06/18/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
Yeah, I might have to throw a couple of pizza sticks in the oven.
06/18/2012
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
I wouldn't be too surprised How do you mean "technically speaking"?
"Egg rolls" have a thick wrapper, almost like a tortilla. The Chinese actually make what are called spring rolls which have a very thin, crispy wrapper. In some cases it can almost be see through.
06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Beck
Hello everyone!
Welcome!

And I got the shrimp with shells on, took off the shells before cooking them, and took off the tails after cooking them... it just seems like they taste a little better the more complete they are when you cook them.

(And I'm glad I already ate, I'm getting hungry for these again )
06/18/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
"Egg rolls" have a thick wrapper, almost like a tortilla. The Chinese actually make what are called spring rolls which have a very thin, crispy wrapper. In some cases it can almost be see through.
Yeah, not a fan of spring rolls. They're too delicate for me.
06/18/2012
Contributor: macho99 macho99
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Originally posted by Antipova
Hooray! Welcome!



For a little conversation while we congregate, do you usually consider eggrolls an appetizer, or a whole meal?

How do you usually eat them?

Usually a meal because I prepare huge batches and egg rolls are best eaten when fresh.
06/18/2012
Contributor: playsalot playsalot
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova

Eggrolls are easy to think of in two steps. First, think of the wrappers. These are really not that hard to make by hand, but they are *super* time consuming. I would honestly recommend just getting your eggroll wrappers from a grocery store or ... more
The fruiting body is distinguished by its noticeably ear-like shape and brown colouration; it grows upon wood, especially elder. Its specific epithet is derived from the belief that Judas Iscariot hanged himself from an elder tree; the common name "Judas's ear" eventually became "Jew's ear".
Wikipedia is that fair?
06/18/2012
Contributor: pootpootpoot pootpootpoot
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
"Egg rolls" have a thick wrapper, almost like a tortilla. The Chinese actually make what are called spring rolls which have a very thin, crispy wrapper. In some cases it can almost be see through.
Interesting! I always thought spring rolls were Vietnamese. They're great for hot summer nights
06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
"Egg rolls" have a thick wrapper, almost like a tortilla. The Chinese actually make what are called spring rolls which have a very thin, crispy wrapper. In some cases it can almost be see through.
Aah! Irene Kuo (my current cooking muse) calls those Shanghai wrappers as opposed to Cantonese wrappers.
06/18/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
Welcome!

And I got the shrimp with shells on, took off the shells before cooking them, and took off the tails after cooking them... it just seems like they taste a little better the more complete they are when you cook them.

(And ... more
For those who want, you can leave the shells on when you cook them, just make sure that you strain them very well and rinse them after you remove the shell.
06/18/2012