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Egg Roll Cabbage Soup

All the tastes you might anticipate in a cozy, warm cup of soup. This recipe for Egg Roll Cabbage Soup is quick to prepare, full of pork and veggies, and has all the ingredients you love in an egg roll—including a crispy coating!
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Egg Roll Cabbage Soup
Yield: 6

Materials

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced about 1 teaspoon
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 cups carrot Julienne or matchstick cut
  • 6 cups chicken stock or vegetable
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/3-1/2 cup green onions diced

Crispy Egg Roll Wrapper Strips

  • 1 cup flour all purpose or gluten free
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 small egg
  • 4-5 tablespoons warm water
  • vegeteable or peanut oil for frying

Instructions

  • Add the meat to a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cook over medium heat. Cook for 4–5 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • After removing the pork from the saucepan with a slotted spoon, place it on a platter covered with paper towels to drain. Put aside. If the pork is heavy in fat, remove most of the leftover oil from the pan; save a small amount for taste.
  • Add onion, ginger, and garlic to a skillet with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. After two to three minutes, flip and coat with oil.
  • Add the shredded cabbage and cook, stirring often, for an additional five to six minutes.
  • Mix thoroughly after adding the soy, oyster sauce, final tablespoon of sesame oil, and white pepper.
  • When the mixture comes to a boil, add the chicken stock. Lower the heat to a low simmer. After 10 minutes of simmering, add the pork and carrots, and continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Prepare the crispy egg roll wrapper topping in the meanwhile.

Crispy Egg Roll Wrapper Strips

  • If you're preparing your own egg roll wrapper dough, fill a medium-sized basin with flour and salt. After a little mixing, make a well.
  • After cracking the egg into the well, stir the mixture with a fork, being sure to include the well's sides. One spoonful at a time, gradually add the warm water, mixing in an increasing amount of dough.
  • Continue until the dough starts to get shaggy. Take the dough out of the bowl, transfer it to a floured surface, and knead it for two to three minutes, or until a smooth, slightly sticky dough forms. To make the dough less sticky, add flour. If dough isn't sticking together and is too dry, add a little extra water.
  • Divide dough into four equal pieces. Put the dough you won't be spreading out aside after wrapping it in plastic wrap.
  • Roll out the dough as thinly as possible using a rolling pin on a large floured cutting board or counter. To avoid sticking, dust the rolling pin and surface with flour as needed. After rolling out to a large thin disk, carefully place it on parchment paper. Cut long strips that are 1/4 to 1/2 inch broad with a knife or pastry wheel. Then, cut crosswise to create strips that are 2-3 inches long. Put away the parchment paper.
  • Proceed with the remaining dough. Alternately, create as much as you like and save the remaining dough for a future use by storing it in the refrigerator or freezer.
  • Simply cut the pre-made egg roll wrappers into strips that are 2-3 inches by 1/4 to 1/2 inch if you're using them.
  • To verify if the oil is ready, use the wooden spoon test or add 3–4 inches of vegetable or peanut oil to a skillet and heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 375°F (see recipe notes).
  • Dredge dough strips in oil, frying for 30 to 60 seconds, then flipping and frying for an additional 30 to 60 seconds, or until golden brown. Removing with a slotted spoon, allow it drain on a dish covered with paper towels. Continue doing this with all of the dough strips.
  • Pour soup into dish, add chopped green onion and crispy egg roll wrapper strips on top, and serve!

Notes

Wooden Spoon Test: Dip the end of a wooden spoon into your oil to check the temperature if you don't have a thermometer. The oil is ready if bubbles form around the wooden spoon's end. However, if it bubbles excessively quickly or forcefully, it's a touch too hot; lower the heat and give it some time to cool.
Soup for Storage: You can cook this ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Crispy Strips of Egg Roll Wrapper
If you are not going to use all of the dough, it is excellent to make it in advance and keep the surplus. Press it into a round shape, cover it with plastic wrap, and keep it in the refrigerator for up to two days or the freezer for up to four weeks.
Fry the strips for up to three to four days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Place on a pan and bake at 350 degrees for 4–5 minutes to crisp them back up.
Replacements
Buy premade egg roll wrappers, cut them, then cook them to get crispy egg roll wrapper strips.
Pork: This would also be a terrific use for ground beef. Make an effort to utilize a leaner ground pork or sausage cut.
Use green, napa, red, or a combination of any or all three for your cabbage!
Onion: Yellow would also taste great!
Ginger and Garlic: Use one teaspoon of ground ginger and one-fourth teaspoon of powdered garlic.
Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour to keep it gluten-free.
White Pepper: Black pepper that has been finely powdered would also be suitable. However, white wine's delicate taste works best with this dish.
Although I wouldn't advise replacing it, you may use fish sauce or pure soy sauce in place of the oyster sauce, along with 1/4 teaspoon of white sugar added to the broth.