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Avocado Egg Rolls like Cheescake Factory

Source of Recipe


Cheesecake Factory



List of Ingredients



• 1 Tbls. white vinegar
  
• 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
  
• 1/2 tsp. tamarind pulp - see "Notes" below
  
• 1/2 cup honey
  
• 1 pinch ground saffron
  
• 1/2 cup chopped cashews
  
• 2/3 cup fresh cilantro
  
• 2 cloves garlic
  
• 2 green onions
  
• 1 Tbls. granulated sugar
  
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
  
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
  
• 1/4 cup olive oil
  
• 1 lrg. avocado - peeled, pitted, diced
  
• 2 Tbls. sun-dried tomatoes in oil - chopped
  
• 1 Tbls. minced red onion
  
• 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  
• 1 pinch salt
  
• 3 egg roll wrappers
  
• 1 egg - beaten
  






Instructions



1. In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together vinegars, tamarind, honey, and saffron; microwave for 1 minute; stir until tamarind is dissolved.-Puree tamarind mixture, cashews, 2/3 cup cilantro, garlic, onions, sugar, pepper, and cumin in a blender.-Pour mixture into a bowl and stir in oil; refrigerate until ready to use.-Gently stir together avocado, tomatoes, onion, 1/2 tsp. cilantro, and salt.-Distribute filling evenly onto center of each egg roll wrapper.-Position a wrapper so that a corner is pointing toward you; fold the bottom corner up, 1/4 of the way over the filling; brush remaining corners and edges of the wrapper with egg; roll up from side to side; fold top corner over all and press to seal; repeat with remaining wrappers.-Deep-fry egg rolls in 375 degree oil for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.-Drain on brown paper bags.-Slice egg rolls diagonally across middle and serve with prepared dipping sauce.
   
   






Final Comments


Notes: Tamarind pulp can be purchased at many large supermarkets in the ethnic food aisle.