There’s something deeply satisfying about biting into a perfectly crispy egg roll, a classic side that makes takeout so addicting. These tasty treats are made even better when you make them yourself with perfectly cooked Halal chicken and with your favorite veggies!
The filling for these was a simple mix of Halal chicken breast from Midamar, with the classic veggie combo of shredded carrots and cabbage. But don’t let the simplicity fool you, there’s plenty of flavor to be enjoyed with the addition of some classic aromatics like ginger, garlic, and green onion, with a generous blend of seasoning that make these better than anything store bought.
The filling will all fry in a single pan, saving you time on dishes, and letting the flavor of each ingredient come together with the spices. We kept our spice blend simple, with the classic salt and pepper, a few pinches of Chinese 5 Spice, and some oyster sauce which adds the perfect amount of a little bit sweetness and zest at the same time. This flavor combo made these so complex and addicting. Make sure that you’re using oyster sauce, and don’t let yourself be deceived by oyster flavored sauce, it sounds similar but isn’t quite the same and we want to make sure you aren’t missing out on the right flavors for these egg rolls.
With the filling made, you’re ready to get wrapping. Just lay out an egg roll wrapper and spoon a few scoops of filling onto the middle, fold it in half, and tuck in the sides before rolling it all together. The process is simple, just do yourself a favor and brush the edges of the wrapper with a little bit of water as you go to help it stick together and stay sealed. The appeal of these is that they’re delicious little rolled up snacks, so we want to avoid them coming undone when you get to frying them.
Speaking of frying, you’re almost done with this recipe! Heat up your choice of neutral flavored oil in a large pot, we used peanut oil for ours, then fry each roll until golden brown and crisp. You can also air-fry or bake them if you’re going for a lighter option—but there’s something about the classic deep-fry crunch that’s hard to beat. When they’re nice golden, lay them out on a wire rack to drain and cool a bit before you crunch into one of these delicious little guys.
These egg rolls are great as a snack, appetizer, or even as a meal with some rice or noodles. We have other great recipes for Lo Mein or General Tso’s Chicken that can give you a complete takeout feast made Halal and from the comfort of your kitchen!
