Ingredients:

  • 225g ground chicken
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 300g green cabbage, shredded
  • 100g carrots, julienned
  • 40g wood ear mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 10 frozen spring roll pastry wrappers, wheat-based
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 liter neutral oil for deep frying

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the aromatics by mincing 3 cloves of garlic and grating 1 tablespoon of ginger. Note: Grating the ginger releases more juice for a punchier flavor.
  2. Sauté the garlic and ginger in a hot wok with a splash of oil until fragrant and just starting to turn golden.
  3. Add the 225g of ground chicken to the wok, using a spatula to break it into tiny crumbles. Note: Smaller crumbles ensure a more even distribution in the final roll.
  4. Cook the chicken until no longer pink and slightly browned.
  5. Toss in the 300g of shredded cabbage, 100g of julienned carrots, and 40g of sliced wood ear mushrooms.
  6. Stir fry the mixture for exactly 2 minutes until the cabbage is slightly translucent but still has a snap.
  7. Pour in the 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil, and 0.5 teaspoons of white pepper.
  8. Transfer the entire mixture into a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl and let it drain for 10 minutes. Do not skip this step or your rolls will be soggy.
  9. Whisk 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water in a small ramekin to create your sealing glue.
  10. Place a wrapper in a diamond shape, add 2 tablespoons of filling to the bottom third, and roll tightly. Fold the sides in like an envelope, then seal the top point with the slurry.
  11. Heat 1 liter of oil to 175°C and fry the rolls in small batches until they are deep golden and the surface is bubbly.
  12. Remove and drain on a wire rack — not paper towels — to keep the air circulating around the crust. How to Cook Egg Rolls in Air Fryer: My Easy & Crispy Recipe — Looking to master how to cook egg rolls in air fryer? Try my homemade crispy ...Speedy Flaky Rough Puff Pastry Dough Recipe — Learn how to make rough puff pastry dough from scratch This quick puff pastry...How to Blend Fresh Peas in a Refreshing Soup: A Delightful Spring Recipe — Craving something vibrant? Blend fresh peas in a refreshing soup bursting wit... $img_2$