Homemade Egg Rolls with Sesame Ginger Dipping Sauce
With our crispy homemade egg rolls served with a sesame ginger dipping sauce you can kiss your takeout cravings goodbye! They are perfectly crisped and will satisfy any hankering to order in with their gourmet flavor!
Making homemade egg rolls doesn’t get any easier than this!
And they’re oh-so yummy.
Just LOOK at that filling surrounded by all that perfect crispy crunchy outer shell.
You can practically see the crunch!
Each egg roll is stuffed with perfectly seasoned, cooked ground pork sausage and a blend of freshly shredded cabbage and carrots.
And each bite is loaded with Asian flavor.
You may not want to go back to the takeout version!
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need a set of ingredients for the egg rolls themselves and one for the sauce.
For the egg rolls you’ll need:
- Ground pork sausage– You could use other ground sausage but pork will give you the most authentic results
- Aromatics– Fresh grated ginger and a minced clove of garlic
- Seasonings– Onion powder and soy sauce
- Veggies– A blend of shredded cabbage and carrots or prepackaged coleslaw blend
- Egg roll wrappers– 12, 6 inch wrappers. You can normally find these in near the Asian foods in the produce section.
- Flour– All purpose
- Water– To seal the egg rolls
- Canola oil– For frying
And for the sauce you’ll need:
- Olive oil
- Seasonings– Minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and fresh minced ginger
- Soy sauce– For that salty base
- Honey– To balance the salty with some sweet
- Orange juice– For citrus notes
- Sesame oil– Just a little tiny bit since it is such a strong flavor
- Lemon juice– For freshness
How to Make the Egg Roll Filling
Making homemade egg rolls is easier than you might expect!
To do it, saute the sausage, ginger, garlic, onion powder, stirring to incorporate and breaking it up as you go, until no pink remains in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the sausage is cooked through, set aside the pan aside.
Not only do you have egg roll filling but you could easily save some calories and carbs and turn this into egg roll in a bowl!
Preheat the oil to 375 degrees F while you assemble the egg rolls.
How to Fold Egg Rolls
Never worked with egg rolls before?
Here’s a step by step to folding the egg rolls.
To make the glue, stir together even parts flour and water until smooth.
Lay out one egg roll wrapper with a corner pointed toward you.
Using the tip of a finger, run your fingers along the edges of the egg roll wrapper spreading the paste before folding and rolling the purse to close.
Place 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roughly 2 tablespoons of the coleslaw mixture in the center of the wrapper.
Use your finger to spread a little bit of the flour mixture along the edges.
Fold two of the corners together to make a triangle and gently press to seal the edges with the flour mixture.
Once the edges are sealed, fold the sides of the egg roll in and roll it up tightly.
Repeat this until you have made all the egg rolls.
How to Fry Egg Rolls
Once you have made all the egg rolls, deep fry the egg rolls in small batches until lightly browned and crispy turning occasionally.
Remove the egg rolls carefully using a slotted spoon to drain any excess oil off of the egg rolls.
Set the egg rolls on a paper towel lined plate .
Serve the eggrolls with the sesame ginger dipping sauce.
How to Make the Sesame Ginger Dipping Sauce
Making this egg roll dipping sauce is easy!
To do it, lightly saute the minced garlic and the chili flakes in the olive oil in a small sauce pan over medium heat just until fragrant.
Stir in the remaining ingredients and cook the sauce an additional 3 minutes.
Remove the sauce from heat and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Storing Leftovers
Store homemade egg rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat them in a hot oven until warmed through.
Freezing Instructions
Homemade egg rolls freeze really well!
Just let them cool to room temperature and then place them in a ziplocking freezer safe bag.
Freeze them for up to 3 months, heating in a hot oven until warmed through.
Tips and Tricks
- Part of the beauty of making homemade egg rolls is how much you can customize them! Want vegetarian egg rolls? Chop up 16 ounces of mushrooms and sauté those in place of sausage. You could also substitute ground chicken sausage or ground turkey sausage if you prefer.
- Don’t over stuff the egg rolls. They won’t stay together as well.
- Fry the egg rolls in small batches so they cook evenly. If you fry them all at once, the oil temperature will lower and the egg rolls won’t fry properly.
Other Takeout Recipes at Home
Homemade egg rolls are a favorite when we have takeout at home nights!
Make them and enjoy!
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Homemade Egg Rolls with a Sesame Ginger Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
For The Eggrolls
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 ½ cups finely shredded cabbage & carrot blend I just throw a bit of each into my food processor until I've met the mark, or prepackaged coleslaw blend
- 12 6 inch square egg roll wrappers
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 quart canola oil for frying
For The Sesame Ginger Dipping Sauce
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger root
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- ¼ tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
To Make The Dipping Sauce
- In a small pot, lightly saute the minced garlic & the chili flakes over medium heat, just until fragrant.1 clove garlic, 1/4- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Add in the remaining ingredients and cook an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.2 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp minced fresh ginger root, ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup honey, 2 tbsp orange juice, ¼ tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp sesame oil
- Remove the sauce from heat and refrigerate until ready to serve.
To Make The Eggrolls
- In a medium-large skillet, over medium heat, add the sausage, ginger, garlic, onion powder, and soy sauce stirring to incorporate and breaking it up as you go, until no pink remains. Set aside.1 lb ground pork sausage, 1 tbsp fresh ginger, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Preheat the oil to 375 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, stir together the flour and water until evenly combined.2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp water
- Lay out one egg roll wrapper with a corner pointed toward you. Place 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roughly 2 tablespoons of the coleslaw mixture in the center. Use your finger to spread a little bit of the flour mixture along the edges.12 6 inch square egg roll wrappers, 2 ½ cups finely shredded cabbage & carrot blend
- Fold two of the corners together to make a triangle, gently press to seal the edges with the flour mixture, and then fold the sides in and roll up tightly.
- Fry egg rolls in hot oil until lightly browned and crispy turning occasionally.1 quart canola oil for frying
- Serve the eggrolls with the sesame ginger dipping sauce.
Notes
- Part of the beauty of making homemade egg rolls is how much you can customize them! Want vegetarian egg rolls? Chop up 16 ounces of mushrooms and sauté those in place of sausage. You could also substitute ground chicken sausage or ground turkey sausage if you prefer.
- Don't over stuff the egg rolls. They won't stay together as well.
- Fry the egg rolls in small batches so they cook evenly. If you fry them all at once, the oil temperature will lower and the egg rolls won't fry properly.
Yum! I love a good egg roll and these sound delicious :D
Me too :) thanks!
These sound delicious!
So good!!
Oh yum! I made egg rolls with my mom and grandma once when I was young. I really need to make some again some time. These look amazing!
Thanks, Carlee! They’re perfect for an introductory round without lacking anything in flavor.
Looks so good…yummmm.
I love egg rolls. Above all, I love your dipping sauce! Thanks for sharing at this week’s Fiesta Friday. I am glad to see you here. :)