Chicken and Shrimp Egg Rolls

Have you ever wondered how to make those delicious egg rolls you love so much? The recipe below is a variation of traditional egg rolls. Instead of pork and cabbage filling, this recipe uses chicken and shrimp.

Believe it or not, they are actually very easy to make—if I can make them, anyone can. Your little ones can even help out! I used to sit in my grandmother’s kitchen and peel the egg roll sheets apart for her (I’ve been promoted to egg roll wrapper since then). This dish certainly calls for some quality bonding time in the kitchen, which makes the end result taste so much better!

Chicken and Shrimp Egg Rolls

Based on my grandmother’s recipe

Makes 25 eggrolls

Ingredients:

• 1 package (25 sheets) of thin egg roll sheets
• 2 pounds boneless chicken breast
• 1 pounds medium shrimp (shelled and deveined)
• 5 scallions
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Oil for deep frying

Directions:

1. Beat 1 egg.
2. Thinly cut the chicken breasts into 2-inch strips.
3. Slice the shrimp in half lengthwise.
4. Diagonally slice the scallions into thin strips.
5. Separate the egg roll sheets.
6. Mix the chicken, shrimp, and scallions into a large bowl.
7. According to your preference, add salt and pepper.
8. Take your first egg roll sheet and place it in front of you. It should face you in the shape of a diamond.
9. About 1-inch away from the bottom point, add a tablespoon of your filling (a couple of chicken strips, 1 shrimp, and 1 piece of the cut scallion).
10. Take the bottom point of the egg roll sheet and tightly fold it over your filling.
11. Take the corner sides of the sheet and fold them inward.
12. Continue to roll to the top.
13. Before reaching the top point, brush a little of the beaten egg on top to serve as glue (you can use your fingers!)
14. Continue folding the egg roll over until it is completely wrapped.
15. Heat cooking oil in deep fryer or a large wok until hot.
16. Fry the eggrolls for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.

Dipping Sauce

These egg rolls go great with sweet chili sauce. You can typically find this sauce in the Asian aisle of your supermarket. If you’d like to make your own, below is a quick recipe.

Sweet Chili Sauce

Based on my grandmother’s recipe

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of chili paste
• 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
• ½ cup rice wine vinegar
• 2/3 cup water
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions:

1. Combine and mix everything in a small sauce pan.
2. Bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and serve.

Michelle Moore is an intern at Mom Central.

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