Wrap it Up: A Beginner's Guide to Egg roll Wrapping

As the Lunar New Year approaches, I've been busy decorating and eagerly planning my celebratory menu. Among the dishes I'm preparing are Chinese Almond Cookies, Thịt Kho Tàu (braised pork and hard boiled eggs in a caramelized sauce), Gà Kho Gừng (chicken in a caramelized ginger sauce), Char Sui (Chinese BBQ pork), Pork Adobo, and, of course, Egg rolls!

I used to help my aunt by peeling apart egg roll wrappers while she rolled. I loved watching the whole process while she prepared the ingredients for the filling, and scooped out the right amount for each egg roll so they would look perfectly uniform once she was all done. After experimenting with various recipes, I'm confident I've found the ideal balance of ingredients to recreate the flavors of my childhood. I prefer a more balanced meat-to-vegetable ratio in my homemade versions so these will be a little different than the veggie egg rolls found at most restaurants. Egg rolls hold a special place in my heart as a symbol of celebration and tradition during the Lunar New Year festivities.

Check out my egg roll recipe and enjoy with some sweet chili dipping sauce!

Here's a mini tutorial on how to wrap egg rolls:

  1. Lay out the wrapper diagonally.
  2. Place approximately 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner of the wrapper.
  3. Roll the bottom corner over the filling, tucking it snugly underneath, and continue rolling about halfway up the wrapper.
  4. Fold in each side towards the center.
  5. Continue rolling until you reach the top corner.
  6. Brush the edges of the top corner with the egg yolk.
  7. Complete the wrapping process, using the egg yolk as a seal.

How to wrap egg rolls