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    Shrimp & Vegetable Egg Rolls


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    CF--Angelaid

    Recipe Introduction



    Not simple, but this recipe is TDF and you can make a ton and freeze them and reheat in the oven.

    List of Ingredients






    2 Tbls vegetable oil
    8 cups finely shredded green cabbage
    2 cups coarsely grated carrots
    2 & 1/2 Tbls soy sauce
    3 cloves of garlic, finely minced
    1 Tbls ginger, finely minced
    6 green onions (or scallions), cut into very thin slices
    3/4 lb salad shrimp (can substitute chopped, cooked, chicken)
    1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
    1/4 cup finely slivered fresh basil
    Salt - to taste, if needed
    12 egg roll wrappers (10 oz)
    1 egg, lightly beaten
    1 & 1/2 cups vegetable oil

    1. In a large, heavy pot, heat the 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the cabbage and carrots; cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until cabbage is wilted and bright green. Stir in soy sauce.
    2. Add the garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute, stirring. Remove from heat and stir in green onions, shrimp, cilantro, basil and (if desired) salt.
    3. When working with egg roll wrappers, cover them with a damp kitchen towel so they don�t dry out. Stuff wrappers one at a time: Place one tip facing you like a diamond shape on a flat work surface. Place 1/3 a cup of filling 1 inch from the bottom point and across the wrapper to within 1 inch of each side. Fold bottom tip up over filling and roll away from you halfway up. Brush egg over exposed edges with a pastry brush. Fold in 1 inch side tips and finish rolling TIGHTLY (very important - or egg rolls will absorb more oil and taste �greasy�). Place on a plate seam-side down. Repeat procedure with the rest of the wrappers. Keep finished egg rolls covered with a damp towel.
    4. Heat 1 & 1/2 cups of oil in a 10 inch skillet until it begins to bubble a bit on top. (To test for temperature, drop a cube of bread into oil; it should brown within one minute). [I use my deep fryer - @ 370 degrees - drop in 3 or 4 egg rolls - cook 1 minute and turn and cook for another minute, or until golden brown.]
    5. Add 3 or 4 egg rolls at a time to the oil and fry for 2 to 21/2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Serve immediately.
    I like mine with ketchup and hot Chinese mustard. Hubby likes his with sweet & sour sauce.
    Makes 12 egg rolls

    Sweet & Sour Sauce

    1/2 cup packed brown sugar
    1 tablespoon corn starch
    1 can (13&1/4 oz) pineapple chunks
    1/3 cup vinegar
    1 Tbls soy sauce
    1 small green pepper, coarsely chopped

    Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in skillet. Stir in pineapple (with syrup), vinegar and soy sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat. Cover; simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens to your desired thickness. Stir in green pepper. Cover and simmer for about two more minutes.

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