Description
These crispy egg rolls are filled with flavorful marinated ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and aromatic seasonings, then fried to golden perfection. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for marinade)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for marinade)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for marinade)
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder (for marinade)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for marinade)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten
- 20 egg roll wrappers
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Marinate the Turkey:
In a bowl, mix ground turkey with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, and black pepper. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
Prepare the Filling:
In a large skillet or wok, cook the marinated ground turkey over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess liquid.
Add Aromatics:
Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Incorporate Vegetables:
Add shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
Season the Filling:
Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Add Cornstarch:
Mix in cornstarch to absorb excess moisture. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Cool the Filling:
Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely to prevent soggy rolls.
Assemble the Egg Rolls:
Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface. Place about two tablespoons of the filling in the center.
Seal the Egg Rolls:
Brush the edges with beaten egg, fold one corner over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll up tightly.
Prepare for Frying:
Heat about two inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350-375°F (175-190°C).
First Fry:
Fry in hot oil for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden. (Alternatively, air-fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.)
Rest:
Remove egg rolls and place them on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
Second Fry:
Increase the oil temperature slightly and fry for another 2-3 minutes until crispy.
Drain and Serve:
Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve:
Enjoy your crispy turkey egg rolls with a dipping sauce of your choice!
Notes
- Healthier Option: Air-fry the egg rolls instead of deep-frying.
- Storage Tip: Freeze uncooked egg rolls for up to 3 months; fry directly from frozen.
- Flavor Boost: Add a splash of hoisin sauce or oyster sauce for extra depth.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: CT15M
- Category: dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 egg rolls (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg