Description
These Corned Beef and Sauerkraut Egg Rolls are a delicious and crispy appetizer that combines savory shredded corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and melted Swiss cheese. Perfectly fried to golden brown, they are great served hot with optional Thousand Island dressing for dipping.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 cup cooked corned beef, shredded
- 1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Wrapping and Frying
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
Dipping Sauce (Optional)
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded corned beef, chopped sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese. Season the mixture with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences and mix well to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble egg rolls: Place one egg roll wrapper on a clean flat surface with one corner pointed toward you, forming a diamond shape. Spoon about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the corned beef mixture onto the center of the wrapper.
- Roll and seal: Fold in the left and right corners snugly over the filling, then roll the wrapper tightly from the bottom corner upward. Seal the top corner with a dab of water to secure the egg roll and prevent it from opening during frying.
- Heat oil and fry: In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Carefully place the egg rolls seam side down into the pan. Fry them for approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they turn a deep golden brown and achieve a crispy texture.
- Drain and serve: Remove the crispy egg rolls from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately while hot, with Thousand Island dressing on the side for optional dipping.
Notes
- Make sure the sauerkraut is well drained to avoid soggy egg rolls.
- Do not overfill the egg roll wrappers to prevent them from bursting while frying.
- Use medium heat for frying to ensure even cooking without burning the wrappers.
- Thousand Island dressing adds a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the savory filling, but it can be omitted or substituted with your favorite dipping sauce.
- For a crispier texture, fry in small batches and do not overcrowd the pan.
