# Egg rolls (from Natashas Kitchen)

Video: [Best Homemade EGG ROLLS - Better Than Takeout](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI) by [Natashas Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@Natashaskitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.49 per serving, ~$16.46 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$8.51* per serving (61%) vs ordering out (~$14.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario brunch plate at ~$14, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 package vermicelli rice noodles _(amount estimated)_
- 4 cups green cabbage
- 8 oz brown or white mushrooms
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 medium onion
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 cups green cabbage
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 package egg roll wrappers _(amount estimated)_
- some egg _(amount estimated)_
- 2 inches oil for frying

## Steps

1. [0:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=22s) Place vermicelli noodles in a bowl and cover with very hot water to soften.
2. [0:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=36s) Thinly slice the green cabbage.
3. [1:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=76s) Thinly slice the mushrooms.
4. [1:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=92s) Drain noodles, rinse with cold water, and chop into one-inch pieces.
5. [2:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=142s) Grate the peeled carrots using a slicer.
6. [2:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=157s) Finely chop the onion.
7. [3:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=194s) Heat a large skillet over medium heat with one tablespoon of olive oil, add ground pork, cook until done, and season with salt.
8. [3:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=208s) Transfer cooked pork to the mixing bowl with noodles.
9. [3:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=214s) Add more olive oil, chopped onions, grated carrots, and sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté.
10. [4:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=255s) Add shredded cabbage to the skillet and continue cooking until wilted.
11. [4:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=261s) Stir in salt and remove from heat.
12. [4:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=268s) Transfer cooked vegetables to the mixing bowl with noodles and pork and combine.
13. [4:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=280s) Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and sesame oil, then mix well.
14. [6:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=374s) Thaw frozen wrappers and keep them covered with a damp paper towel.
15. [6:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=384s) Place a wrapper in a diamond shape, add filling, roll up, fold corners, brush with beaten egg, and seal.
16. [7:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=455s) Heat oil in a Dutch oven and monitor temperature with a thermometer.
17. [7:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=462s) Fry egg rolls in batches until golden brown and crispy.
18. [8:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5niKHU9XlMI&t=500s) Transfer fried egg rolls to a wire rack to cool.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- cutting board
- knife
- colander
- matchstick slicer
- skillet
- spatula
- dutch oven
- candy thermometer
- wire rack
- pastry brush

## What the video didn't say

- Exact yield in servings is not stated.
- Total preparation and cooking time is not stated.

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