Egg rolls are a common fan favourite in the realm of Americanized Chinese food. The Chinese food we savour and enjoy here in North America is not authentic Chinese cuisine, hence why I like to say it’s been Americanized; despite the fact the version we relish does not consist of true Chinese dishes and creations, it’s still delicious, and wildly popular.
My family and I have always enjoyed egg rolls, and most folks who dabble in Chinese food are fans, too. If you’re unfamiliar with egg rolls, don’t stress – in my own description, they’re a deep-fried roll filled with cabbage and some sort of meat, and they’re positively scrumptious.
The following recipe for Egg Roll Bowls from delish.com caught my eye because I’ve never seen a deconstructed version of the classic egg roll before, and I am here for it. Check it out.
“Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 c. shredded carrot
- 1/4 green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. sriracha
- Kosher salt
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
“Directions
- Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat vegetable oil. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
- Step 2: Push pork to the side and add sesame oil. Add onion, carrot, and cabbage. Stir to combine with meat and add soy sauce and sriracha. Cook until cabbage is tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
- Step 3: Transfer mixture to a serving dish and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds,” the recipe stipulates.
I’m a little disappointed in myself for not coming up with this genius creation independently, but I’ll gladly ride on the glory of this recipe and try these out for myself.
Photo by Kyndall Ramirez on Unsplash
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