#EdenCooks - Homemade Eggrolls - Mon June 18, 8pm EST

Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Owl
Much neater than mine would look!
I will fully admit I put the more awkward-looking ones on the bottom---first timers don't always get squares the first time.
06/18/2012
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by Antipova

Thanks!

I've been really zipping along here because of how many steps there are in eggrolls, but it looks like we have a couple of minutes to let people catch up and ask questions or share stories.

Anybody ever "deep ... more
Never! I have only used mine to fry cube steak.
06/18/2012
Contributor: ScarletFox ScarletFox
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Originally posted by Antipova

Thanks!

I've been really zipping along here because of how many steps there are in eggrolls, but it looks like we have a couple of minutes to let people catch up and ask questions or share stories.

Anybody ever "deep ... more
I have, my first try did not go well but I am never one to run away from a challenge!
06/18/2012
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
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Originally posted by Antipova

Thanks!

I've been really zipping along here because of how many steps there are in eggrolls, but it looks like we have a couple of minutes to let people catch up and ask questions or share stories.

Anybody ever "deep ... more
I have just one thing to say: SPLATTER GUARD!
06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Ansley
I have! It's woooonderfullllllll!!! !
I was surprised how easy it was!
06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by Ansley
I have! It's woooonderfullllllll!!! !
I was surprised how easy it was!
06/18/2012
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Antipova

Take an eggroll wrapper and lay it out in front of you like a diamond.



Put a few fingerfulls of your filling in the center of the wrapper, toward the bottom.

Pat the filling into an obedient eggroll ... more
It's also important not to try and over stuff the wrappers. If there isn't enough to wrap around, they will open up when you fry them and then you have an open faced egg roll. Not pretty.
06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
I have just one thing to say: SPLATTER GUARD!
Haha, yes! For sure.
06/18/2012
Contributor: pootpootpoot pootpootpoot
I've only made little things like hush puppies, but they turned out way too greasy. Not sure what happened there
06/18/2012
Contributor: macho99 macho99
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Originally posted by Antipova

Thanks!

I've been really zipping along here because of how many steps there are in eggrolls, but it looks like we have a couple of minutes to let people catch up and ask questions or share stories.

Anybody ever "deep ... more
Yep! Keeps the oil temperature nice and consistent. Though skillets aren't really made for "deep" frying. Can anybody say GREASE FIRE!!!
06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Kindred
It's also important not to try and over stuff the wrappers. If there isn't enough to wrap around, they will open up when you fry them and then you have an open faced egg roll. Not pretty.
Thanks for this tip---this is definitely important!
06/18/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by Antipova
I was surprised how easy it was!
It can be so intimidating. I think it works better if you have a gas stove instead of an electric. I miss my gas stove.
06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by pootpootpoot
I've only made little things like hush puppies, but they turned out way too greasy. Not sure what happened there
Serve with vinegar, per Kindred's suggestion, to brighten them up a little?
06/18/2012
Contributor: Sir Sir
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
I have just one thing to say: SPLATTER GUARD!
Completely agree! I never have, but any time there's oil like that, it's an extremely dangerous area to be in.
06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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If you have a deep fryer, fill it up and turn it on!

I don't have a deep fryer, so I added a half-quart of oil to my skillet. Turning it on to medium heat, I knew it was hot enough when a little scrap of wonton wrapper dropped in the pan skittered and bubbled.



While it was heating, I set the scene: eggrolls to be fried handy, mesh scoop to remove them from the oil, plate lined with paper towels to absorb extra oil, and the serving platter where they were set when ready.

Basically, fry them about 2 minutes on each side, or until they look like a delicious eggroll.













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06/18/2012
Contributor: Melan!e Melan!e
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Originally posted by pootpootpoot
I've only made little things like hush puppies, but they turned out way too greasy. Not sure what happened there
You oil may not have been hot enough. Your food will soak up the oil if the temperature isn't hot enough.
06/18/2012
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by pootpootpoot
I've only made little things like hush puppies, but they turned out way too greasy. Not sure what happened there
I think the key to deep frying is making sure you have the appropriate temperature. Too low and the food tends to absorb the oil.
06/18/2012
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
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Originally posted by Ansley
It can be so intimidating. I think it works better if you have a gas stove instead of an electric. I miss my gas stove.
You poor thing. Gas stoves are superior, though electric ovens are great for baking.
06/18/2012
Contributor: playsalot playsalot
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Originally posted by macho99
Yep! Keeps the oil temperature nice and consistent. Though skillets aren't really made for "deep" frying. Can anybody say GREASE FIRE!!!
If you are careful and you dont cook on too hot of a flame you wont start a grease fire.
06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
You poor thing. Gas stoves are superior, though electric ovens are great for baking.
I like having a gas stove, so much.
06/18/2012
Contributor: pootpootpoot pootpootpoot
Ooh, thanks Melan!e and Kindred! That makes sense, I was scared of using high heat. Next time I'll do better!
06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by playsalot
If you are careful and you dont cook on too hot of a flame you wont start a grease fire.
Glad you're here!
06/18/2012
Contributor: ghalik ghalik
What kind of oil did you use?
06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova

Now all you have to do is serve with your dipping sauce!










06/18/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
Here's something else you may or may not know - but draining deep fried foods on paper towels make them less crispy/crunchy. You should line a baking tray with paper towels and set a baker's cooling rack on top to let the oil drip from the food.
06/18/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by ghalik
What kind of oil did you use?
I used canola oil. If I hadn't given my peanut oil to a friend I would have used that.
06/18/2012
Contributor: pootpootpoot pootpootpoot
Perfection! You did an awesome job!
06/18/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by Antipova

Now all you have to do is serve with your dipping sauce!










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Those look so yummy!!!!!
06/18/2012
Contributor: Sir Sir
Oh wow, those look delicious. And thank you for the tip, Stormy.
06/18/2012
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
Although I don't like mushrooms those do look so yummy!
06/18/2012