Egg Rolls Recipe With Hoisin For Lunar New Year
This classic egg rolls recipe is perfect if you need a vegetarian Lunar New Year Recipe idea. Egg rolls are a common dish for Lunar New Year because when fried to a perfect golden brown, they look like a gold bar, and therefore symbolize wealth and prosperity in the new year.
With this egg rolls recipe, Lee Kum Kee Hoisin Sauce is a perfect accompaniment for dipping. It's savory and sweet flavors are a great match for the savory vegetables inside the egg rolls, making the pairing a flavorsome combo for any Lunar New Year celebration!
What You Will Need
Ingredients
- 1 cup napa cabbage, shredded
- ½ cup carrots, julienned or grated
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp. Lee Kum Kee Pure Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp. Lee Kum Kee Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp. Lee Kum Kee Minced Ginger
- ¼ cup cooked protein(s) of your choice (chicken, shrimp, or tofu are recommended)
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- vegetable oil, for frying
Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Premium Soy Sauce
Dipping
- Lee Kum Kee Hoisin Sauce, for dipping
Made with
Lee Kum Kee products
How to make it
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In a large pan, sauté the cabbage, carrots, and green onions in Lee Kum Kee Pure Sesame Oil over medium heat until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the Lee Kum Kee Minced Garlic, Lee Kum Kee Minced Ginger, Lee Kum Kee Premium Soy Sauce, and cooked protein (if using). Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes. Let cool.
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Lay an egg roll wrapper flat on a cutting board. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center. Fold up the bottom corner, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly toward the top corner, sealing the edge with a little water.
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Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat.
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Fry the egg rolls in batches for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
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Serve hot with Lee Kum Kee Hoisin Sauce for dipping and enjoy!
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