15 Genius Recipes that Use Egg Roll Wrappers- A Cultivated Nest (2024)

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How do you use egg roll wrappers? ›

Egg roll wrappers are larger in diameter and slightly thicker, which creates a sturdier wrapper, allowing them to be stuffed with more filling devoid of tearing apart. They have a chewy, crispy texture when fried or baked. Wonton wrappers, on the other hand, are smaller and thinner, making them more delicate.

Generally, spring rolls are healthier. In Vietnam and Thailand, spring rolls are packed with raw vegetables and fresh herbs. The rolls are also made with a thinner wrapper than egg rolls and often served fresh, rather than fried.

Unopened, egg roll wrappers can last about 2-3 weeks past the printed date on the package if stored in the refrigerator. Once opened, they can last about a week if kept in a sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator. These wrappers can also be stored in the freezer where they can last 6-8 months.

We use an egg wash (1 beaten egg and 1 tablespoon water) to seal our egg rolls. However, our vegetarian egg roll can become a vegan egg roll if you use a cornstarch slurry as a sealer (in addition to eggless wrappers).

Egg roll wrappers are sold in the produce section of many grocery stores, near the fresh Asian noodles and tofu. A packet of about 20 squares (6-by-6-inch) is about $2. One wrapper will make two large ravioli with about 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling in each.

You can also use the fresh egg roll or spring roll wrappers; cut in half or quarters. You could, then, cut those halves or quarters with the biscuit cutter, but I'd just leave them in their rectangular or square shapes — enough cutting, right?

Spring rolls are wrapped in thin flour wrappers or rice wrappers, while egg rolls are wrapped in a thicker, noticeably crispier wrapper that's been dipped in egg for richness. Preparation. Egg rolls are fried, which accounts for their bubbly, crispy exteriors.

Foodtimeline.org says, “egg rolls (and their lighter counterpart, spring rolls) date back to ancient China. It is quite likely that egg-roll type foods were made and consumed in the USA by the first Chinese settlers in the mid 1800's.” Okay, now we are getting somewhere.

Both egg rolls and lumpia are variations on spring rolls but there are obvious differences between the two. An egg roll is typically heavily stuffed with cabbage, meat, and/or other veggies and has a thick wrapper made of wheat and eggs. Lumpia, on the other hand, have a thinner and more delicate wrapping.

Why do they call it egg roll? ›

Featured in a Chinese-American cookbook from 1917, the recipe calls for chicken, ham, sprouts, and mushrooms to be wrapped in a thin egg omelette. So, literally, an egg roll.

Storage tip: A typical package of egg roll wrappers contains about 15 sheets or more; our recipe calls for just four. Check the expiration date before buying. Refrigerate egg roll wrappers in a zip-top food bag for up to two months or freeze for up to six months.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened put in an airtight container, keep refrigerated and use within 30 days.

Unopened packs of wonton wrappers can last in your refrigerator for a while; use opened ones within about a week. You can freeze wonton wrappers, wrapped well in plastic and popped in a zip-top bag, for up to several months. I suggests freezing them in short stacks so you can pull out just what you need.

Appearance: Spring roll wrappers, whether fried or non-fried, are always thinner than egg roll wrappers. Since they are made from a lighter dough, they're semi-translucent, and they have a flaky, crispy texture when fried. Egg roll wrappers have a thick, crunchy wrapper.

The dish is served warm, and is usually eaten with the fingers, dipped in duck sauce, soy sauce, plum sauce, or hot mustard, often from a cellophane packet.

Keep Wrappers Moist – work with one sheet at a time when wrapping and keep the other wrappers covered with a damp kitchen towel or paper at all times to prevent them from drying out. Avoid Excess Moisture in the filling – water is your worst enemy when making Egg Rolls.

This recipe includes an uncooked version that's typically used for fried or baked egg rolls, as well as a cooked wrapper that is cooked like a French crepe. Super Crispy Egg Rolls That Are Baked, Not Fried? Yes, It's Possible.