Sunday, February 27, 2011

Egg Rolls with Spicy Mustard Sauce

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Serves 4-6 (makes 14-15 rolls)

Ingredients:

Eggrolls

1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 in cube of ginger, minced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 carrots, julienned
1 red pepper, julienned
1 cup mushrooms
2 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
2 cups cabbage, shredded
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable broth (or 1/2 bullion cube disolved in water)
1-2 Tbsp sesame oil
1 package egg roll wrappers

    Spicy Mustard Sauce

    3 Tbsp mustard powder
    1 tsp salt
    1 tsp water
    ~ 1 Tbsp water (or until creamy in texture)


      Directions:
      • lightly saute ginger, garlic, and shallots in vegetable oil
      • add carrots and red pepper and cook until slightly soft
      • add in mushrooms continue cooking until soft
      • mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and vegetable broth
      • combine soy sauce mixture with cabbage and saute lightly until soft
      • drain excess soy sauce and combine cabbage with other vegetables and sesame oil
      • place 1 or 2 Tbsp of veggie mixture onto the center of the egg roll wrapper
      • tightly wrap
      • fry in oil until golden brown, setting on a paper towel to drain excess grease
      • serve with mustard sauce

      Potential Alternatives:
      • try with red cabbage or use other vegetables 
      • add tofu, shrimp, or pork
      • enjoy with a sweet and sour sauce 

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