Egg rolls are a variety of deep-fried appetizers served
in American Chinese restaurants. An egg roll is a cylindrical, savory roll with
shredded cabbage, chopped pork, and other fillings inside a thickly-wrapped
wheat flour skin, which is fried in hot oil. The dish is served warm, and is
usually eaten with the fingers, dipped in duck sauce, soy sauce, plum sauce, or
hot mustard, often from a cellophane packet.
Egg rolls are a ubiquitous feature
of American Chinese cuisine and are often served as free additions to American
Chinese combination platters throughout the United States, along with fried
rice and fortune cookies.
National Egg Roll Day - Baked Egg Rolls
Low in fat and crispy; Taste of Home
Low in fat and crispy; Taste of Home