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Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• plantain

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 2 Peel plantains. Cut in half crosswise, then cut each half lengthwise into thin pieces.
3. 3 Working in batches, fry plantains in the hot oil until browned and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

By Donna

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• cauliflower
• salt
• egg
• vegetable oil
• all-purpose flour
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Toss cauliflower florets with salt in a bowl.
3. 3 Whisk egg and vegetable oil together in a separate bowl. Whisk in flour and milk until batter is smooth.
4. 4 Working in batches, drop cauliflower florets into batter; stir to coat.
5. 5 Working in batches, gently lower battered cauliflower into preheated oil; fry until florets rise to the top and float, 2 to 4 minutes. Carefully turn pieces over and continue frying until golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried cauliflower to a paper towel-lined plate.

By mnmoose5

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• poblano chile pepper
• queso asadero
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Stem, core, and seed peppers; discard stems, cores, and seeds.
2. 2 Heat a large, heavy-duty skillet over high heat. Add peppers; cook until blistered and blackened, flipping frequently until tender.
3. 3 Transfer peppers to a paper bag, fold top closed, and steam to loosen skin, about 3 minutes. Rinse peppers under cold water to remove as much skin as possible; set aside.
4. 4 Heat about ½ inch oil in a separate large heavy-duty skillet over medium-high heat.
5. 5 Insert 1 thick piece cheese into each pepper; secure opening with toothpicks. Coat peppers in flour.
6. 6 Lower peppers carefully into hot oil in the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and fry until cheese melts and coating is golden and firm, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.

By Holly B

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• onion
• white rice
• chicken broth
• picante sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Add rice; cook and stir until rice begins to turn golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in chicken broth and picante sauce.
5. 5 Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.

By Angela Sims

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• long-grain white rice
• water
• butter
• kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Rinse rice using a fine-mesh strainer, gently stirring by hand, until water runs somewhat clear.
3. 3 Thoroughly drain rice and place in a 8-cup microwave safe bowl or container; add water, butter or oil, and salt.
4. 4 Microwave uncovered on HIGH until water is mostly absorbed and some steam holes appear on the surface, 8 to 10 minutes.
5. 5 Cover tightly with microwave safe plastic wrap, lid, or plate; microwave on HIGH for 4 more minutes until rice is tender and water is fully absorbed. Let stand, covered, for 6 minutes.
6. 6 Uncover; fluff and taste rice using a fork. If rice is not yet tender, cover and microwave on HIGH in 1-minute intervals as needed until rice reaches desired consistency.
7. 7 Serve immediately.

By Tricia Manzanero

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• pineapple
• self-rising flour
• milk
• egg
• white sugar
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk pineapple, flour, milk, and egg together to form a light and fluffy batter.
3. 3 Bring reserved pineapple juice to a boil in a small saucepan. Add white sugar and stir to dissolve; lower heat. Simmer until thickened glaze forms, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Drop spoonfuls of batter in the hot oil, 2 to 3 pieces at a time, and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
5. 5 Drizzle glaze over fritters and dust with confectioners' sugar.

By William

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• sweet potato
• egg
• brown sugar
• all-purpose flour
• vanilla extract
• butter
• confectioners sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Place the shredded sweet potatoes into a colander and rinse with cold water; allow to dry.
2. 2 Whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, flour, and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir in the sweet potatoes; mix well. Form into small patties.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry patties in batches until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Spread with butter; sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve hot.

By Jeremy

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• butternut squash
• flour
• sugar
• egg
• milk
• vanilla
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
2. 2 Stir butternut squash, flour, sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla together in a large bowl until combined. Pour squash mixture into the prepared baking pan.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the kugel comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

By kosher tx cook

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• russet potato
• corn flour
• cornmeal
• cajun seasoning
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place cut potatoes into a large bowl of cold water. Soak for 10 minutes. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the corn flour, corn meal, and Cajun seasoning. Shake the bag to blend. Drain the potatoes, but leave them wet. Place the fries in the plastic bag with the seasoning, and shake to coat.
2. 2 Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. 3 Cook fries in hot oil for 7 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the fryer to paper towels to drain. Season with a small amount of salt.

By SUNNYBC

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• summer squash
• onion
• all-purpose flour
• corn muffin mix
• egg
• baking powder
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep, heavy skillet or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
2. 2 Place squash in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, then mash.
3. 3 Combine 2 cups mashed squash, onion, and eggs in a bowl. Combine flour, muffin mix, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; stir in squash mixture until thoroughly combined.
4. 4 Drop fritter mixture by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil; fry until evenly brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

By JEANJELLYBEAN

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• russet potato
• onion
• all-purpose flour
• egg
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Rinse shredded potatoes until water is clear, then drain and squeeze dry. Place shreds in a bowl and mix in the onion, flour, and egg until evenly distributed.
3. 3 Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is sizzling hot, place potatoes into the pan in a 1/2-inch thick layer. Cover the whole bottom of the pan, or make separate piles like pancakes.
4. 4 Cook until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip over and brown on the other side. It should take at least 5 minutes per side. If you are cooking them in one big piece, it can be cut into quarters for easier flipping.
5. 5 Remove from pan, and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By your mom

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• potato
• onion
• egg
• rolled oat
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Peel potatoes and finely grate. Set grated potatoes onto a clean kitchen towel, twist to close, and press most of the liquid out of the potatoes, leaving only a little moisture.
2. 2 Mix pressed potatoes, onion, egg, and oats in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet. Shape small potato pancakes with 2 spoons out of the potato mixture and set into the hot oil. Bake in batches until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side, adding more oil as necessary. Drain on paper towels before serving.

By Lena

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• all-purpose flour
• cornflake cereal
• baking powder
• salt
• black pepper
• white sugar
• milk
• green tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk flour, cornflakes, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar together in a shallow dish until well combined. Pour milk into a separate shallow dish.
3. 3 Gently press 1 tomato slice into flour mixture to coat on both sides; shake off excess. Dip into milk; press into flour mixture again. Place in a single layer on a plate; do not stack. Repeat with remaining tomato slices.
4. 4 Lower tomato slices carefully into the hot oil in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining tomato slices.

By Angela Stinnett

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• green bean
• water
• egg
• milk
• bread crumb
• chili powder
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or electric skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine green beans and water in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook until the beans are bright green, about 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Cover with cold water and set aside.
3. 3 In one bowl, whisk egg and milk together. In a separate bowl, mix together bread crumbs, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain green beans and toss with flour to coat, shaking off the excess. Dip beans into egg mixture and then into bread crumbs, coating thoroughly.
4. 4 Fry beans in batches so they are not touching. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

By Rinne77

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• sweet onion
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt
• milk
• egg
• bread crumb
• seasoned salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Slice onion into 1/4-inch-thick rings. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place a wire rack over a sheet of aluminum foil.
3. 3 Prepare breading station by setting out 3 wide, shallow dishes. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in the first dish. Whisk milk and egg together in the second dish. Place bread crumbs in the third dish.
4. 4 Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, turning several times until fully coated with flour.
5. 5 Transfer to the egg mixture and use a fork to turn until coated. Lift onion with the fork and shake gently so excess liquid drips back into the dish.
6. 6 Place onion in the bread crumbs and turn several times to coat, scooping crumbs over the ring if necessary.
7. 7 Lift again with the fork, tap any excess bread crumbs back into the dish, and place on the wire rack while you prepare the remaining onion rings.
8. 8 Deep-fry 3 to 4 onion rings at a time in the preheated oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels while you deep-fry the remaining rings.
9. 9 Sprinkle with seasoning salt before serving.

By JeanieMomof3

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• water
• salt
• cornmeal
• white sugar
• edam cheese
• ketchup
• mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in cornmeal and sugar. Return to medium heat; cook stirring constantly until mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and stir in Edam cheese until well blended.
2. 2 Roll tablespoonfuls of cornmeal mixture into balls. Then roll balls into small fat sticks about 3 inches long. In a medium bowl, mix ketchup and mayonnaise to make a dipping sauce. Set aside.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully place some cornmeal sticks into hot oil so they are not crowded. Fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.

By CFUCHSLAO

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• ✓ oil
• potato
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• onion
• salt
• pear
• brown sugar
• goat cheese
• sherry vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Place shredded potatoes in cheesecloth and wring out any excess moisture.
2. 2 Mix potatoes, eggs, flour, onion, and salt together in a bowl.
3. 3 Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until oil shimmers. Working in batches, drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, pressing each down to form a pancake. Cook latkes until browned and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side; transfer to paper towels to drain.
4. 4 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pears in hot oil and sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar over pears. Cook pears until browned and sugar is melted, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
5. 5 Place latkes on a serving platter. Top each latke with 1 round of goat cheese and a pear. Sprinkle brown sugar on the pears and drizzle sherry vinegar over the top.

By Mark Dungey

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• zucchini
• salt
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• sour cream

Instructions

1. 1 Combine zucchini and salt in a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes. Pour mixture onto a clean dish towel or cheesecloth and squeeze to drain completely.
2. 2 Whisk egg in a bowl and add flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir in drained zucchini and mix well.
3. 3 Heat oil in a medium-sized pan over medium-high heat. Add batter by the tablespoon. Cook fritters until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and salt. Serve immediately with sour cream.

By VeggieCravings

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• white sugar
• soy sauce
• white wine
• chicken broth
• tofu
• salt
• pepper
• cornstarch
• onion
• tomato
• green bean
• bamboo shoot
• chicken broth
• cornstarch
• water

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, stir together the white sugar, soy sauce, white wine and 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Set the sauce aside.
2. 2 Pat the tofu dry with paper towels, and cut into cubes. Season the cubes with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cornstarch over them on all sides.
3. 3 Heat a little more than 1 inch of oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. If you have a deep-fryer, fill to the recommended level, and heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). When the oil is hot, add the tofu, and fry until golden brown on all sides. Turn occasionally. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
4. 4 In a separate skillet, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and green beans; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until they begin to break apart, about 4 minutes. Add the bamboo shoots, and stir to blend.
5. 5 Stir the sauce into the skillet with the beans, and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the liquid starts to evaporate too much, stir in up to 1 cup of chicken broth.
6. 6 Mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and water until cornstarch is dissolved. Stir this into the sauce in the skillet. Simmer, stirring gently, until the sauce clears and thickens. Add the fried tofu, and stir to coat with the sauce.

By SHARONLIN

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• corned beef
• cabbage
• potato
• carrot
• onion
• salt
• pepper
• egg roll wrapper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix shredded corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrot, and onion in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Lay egg roll wrappers out on a clean dry surface a few at a time. Place about 1/2 cup of the mixture into the center of each wrap. Roll up into logs according to the directions on the package. Wet the edge with water to seal.
3. 3 Fry rolls a few at a time, turning if necessary, until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from hot oil to drain on paper towels.

By Nicolle Morrison

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• cream cheese
• crabmeat
• soy sauce
• ginger root
• cilantro
• parsley
• garlic
• wonton wrapper

Instructions

1. 1 Mix cream cheese, crabmeat, soy sauce, ginger, cilantro, parsley, and garlic together in a bowl.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large heavy skillet or deep fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
3. 3 While the oil is heating, place 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture into the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten the wrapper edges and pull two corners together over filling to make a triangle. Pull two remaining corners up to join them, then press firmly to seal. Repeat to make remaining wontons. Place prepared wontons under a slightly moist paper towel until oil is hot.
4. 4 Working in batches, fry 3 or 4 wontons at a time in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer wontons to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot.

By Tanja

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• all-purpose flour
• apple
• cornstarch
• water
• egg
• white sugar
• vegetable oil
• sesame seed

Instructions

1. 1 Pour flour into a shallow bowl. Dredge apple chunks in flour.
2. 2 Mix cornstarch and 2 teaspoons water thoroughly in a small bowl. Mix in egg.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large saucepan to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Dip apple chunks in the cornstarch mixture; cook in the hot oil until browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon.
4. 4 Combine sugar, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and remaining 1 teaspoon water in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until sugar melts, turns light golden, and starts to bubble, 8 to 10 minutes. Mix in fried apple chunks until evenly coated with caramel.
5. 5 Transfer caramel-coated apple chunks to a large serving dish; lift with chopsticks to separate and create sugar threads. Garnish with sesame seeds.

By Bing

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• milk
• egg
• chicken breast
• potato starch
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• black pepper
• shichimi togarashi
• mayonnaise
• honey
• sweet chili sauce
• gochujang

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk together milk and egg in a large bowl until well combined. Add chicken; stir to coat and allow to marinate for 15 minutes. Drain and discard egg mixture.
2. 2 Combine potato starch, flour, salt, pepper, and shichimi in a medium bowl. Pour into a large plastic resealable bag. Add chicken; seal the bag and shake until chicken is well coated.
3. 3 Heat 2 inches oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Working in batches of about 5 to 8 pieces at a time, cook chicken in hot oil for about 90 seconds. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate; keep each batch separate.
4. 4 Increase oil temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). The oil should be continuously boiling at this point. Carefully re-add the first batch of chicken and fry for another 90 seconds.
5. 5 Remove to another paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batches of chicken.
6. 6 Mix together mayonnaise, honey, sweet chili sauce, and gochujang in a large serving bowl until combined.
7. 7 Toss fried chicken with sauce to coat. Serve and enjoy!

By Diana71

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• egg
• green bean
• mushroom
• green bell pepper
• carrot
• egg noodle
• water
• soy sauce
• doubanjiang
• oyster sauce
• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• spring onion

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over high heat. Whisk eggs together in a bowl. Pour into the skillet and stir-fry quickly until lightly set, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large plate. Set aside.
2. 2 Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a wok over high heat. Add green beans, mushrooms, bell pepper, and carrot; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large plate; set aside.
3. 3 Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until they are just starting to soften, but are still pretty firm, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse cooked noodles under cold running water. Drain and separate. Transfer to a bowl and add just enough oil to coat the noodles so they won't clump together.
4. 4 Whisk water, light soy sauce, soybean paste, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil together in a bowl until sauce is well combined.
5. 5 Combine cooked noodles, vegetables, eggs, and sauce in the same wok and stir fry over medium-high heat until everything is warmed through and noodles and vegetables are cooked to your liking, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately sprinkled with spring onions.

By pei

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• soy sauce
• white wine vinegar
• mirin
• ginger
• garlic
• cornstarch
• sesame oil
• chicken breast
• green onion
• pepper strip
• pineapple
• almond

Instructions

1. 1 Stir soy sauce, vinegar, mirin, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch together until well combined.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet and stir-fry chicken until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet.
3. 3 Add green onions, peppers, and pineapple to the skillet; cook until heated through. Pour in soy sauce mixture and stir until thickened. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• beef top sirloin
• water
• long grain rice
• white sugar
• rice wine vinegar
• orange juice concentrate
• soy sauce
• salt
• cornstarch
• ginger
• garlic
• orange zest
• broccoli

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Lay beef in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Allow to dry in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, bring water and rice to a boil in a medium saucepan.
4. 4 Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
5. 5 Mix together sugar, rice vinegar, orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
6. 6 Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Toss dried beef in cornstarch to coat.
7. 7 Fry coated beef in hot oil in small batches until crispy and golden brown; set aside. Drain oil from the wok, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
8. 8 Add ginger, garlic, and orange zest to remaining oil in wok.
9. 9 Cook and stir briefly until fragrant. Pour in soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil and cook until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes.
10. 10 Stir in fried beef and cook until heated through.
11. 11 Serve hot over steamed rice and garnish with broccoli.

By BEC

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• ✓ oil
• salt
• water
• water
• white sugar
• oyster sauce
• black bean sauce
• ginger
• garlic
• onion
• beef
• baking soda
• cornstarch
• soy sauce
• bitter melon
• ice cube

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large bowl with ice; add enough salted water to make an ice bath. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add bitter melon and cook uncovered until tender yet firm, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice bath; allow to sit until bitterness is extracted, about 1 hour. Drain.
2. 2 Whisk 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and baking soda together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add beef and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
3. 3 Heat wok or a large skillet on high until smoking. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Add beef to wok in a single layer; cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer beef to a plate. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in wok. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in bitter melon; cook until combined, about 1 minute.
4. 4 Stir black bean sauce into melon mixture, then stir in oyster sauce, remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and sugar. Pour in 3/4 cup water; cover and let simmer until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water together; stir in until sauce thickened.

By Doug Wah

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• vegetable oil
• egg
• cabbage
• carrot
• pork
• bamboo shoot
• wood ear mushroom
• green onion
• soy sauce
• salt
• sugar
• monosodium glutamate
• egg roll wrapper
• egg white

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Pour in beaten eggs and cook, without stirring, until firmed up. Flip eggs over and cook for an additional 20 seconds to firm the other side. Set egg pancake aside to cool, then slice into thin strips.
2. 2 Heat remaining vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in cabbage and carrot; cook for 2 minutes to wilt. Add pork, bamboo shoots, mushroom, green onions, soy sauce, salt, sugar, and MSG; continue cooking until vegetables soften, about 6 minutes. Stir in sliced egg, then spread the mixture out onto a pan, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
3. 3 To assemble the egg rolls: Place a wrapper onto your work surface with one corner pointing towards you. Place about 3 tablespoons of cooled filling in a heap onto the bottom third of the wrapper. Brush a little beaten egg white onto the top two edges of the wrapper, then fold the bottom corner over the filling and roll firmly to the halfway point. Fold the left and right sides snugly over the egg roll, then continue rolling until the top corners seal the egg roll with the egg white. Repeat with remaining egg roll wrappers, covering finished egg rolls with plastic wrap to keep from drying out.
4. 4 Heat about 6 inches of oil in a wok or deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5 Fry egg rolls 3 or 4 at a time until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

By Mendy L

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• vegetable oil
• pork
• cabbage
• carrot
• green bell pepper
• onion
• garlic
• ginger root
• cornstarch
• soy sauce
• molasses
• vegetable oil
• egg roll wrapper
• water
• sweet and sour sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in large wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry pork for 3 minutes. Transfer pork to paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
2. 2 In a large bowl, mix the cabbage, carrot, green bell pepper, onion, garlic and ginger. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch, soy sauce, and molasses until smooth.
3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok. Stir in cabbage mixture in batches, cooking each batch 3 to 4 minutes, just until tender. Return vegetables to bowl, and mix in pork. Stir in the cornstarch mixture.
4. 4 Prepare a work surface for rolling the egg rolls. Lay several egg roll wrappers in a row. Place the water in a small bowl; you'll use this for sealing.
5. 5 Place about 2 to 3 tablespoons filling on each egg roll wrapper. Dip a finger in the water and run it along the edge of the wrapper. Fold one corner of wrapper over filling. Fold wrapper sides over filling. Roll wrappers to form egg rolls (See Cook's Note).
6. 6 Heat 1 quart oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
7. 7 Fry egg rolls in batches in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve with sweet and sour sauce.

By Domestic Goddess

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• red bell pepper
• onion
• garlic
• vegetable oil
• ginger root
• water
• chile paste
• granulated sugar
• honey
• rice wine
• rice vinegar
• soy sauce
• flank steak
• black pepper
• salt
• cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, salt and pepper together. Mix thoroughly. Toss the steak slices in the cornstarch mixture and coat well.
3. 3 Deep fry the coated steak slices until golden brown. Check to make sure they are cooked through. Remove from oil, and set aside.
4. 4 In another mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, rice wine and honey. Add sugar, chili paste, water, and ginger. Mix well and set aside.
5. 5 Heat a wok or deep frying pan over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, and quickly saute the onion, garlic and red pepper for 30 seconds. Add the sauce mixture, and cook another 30 seconds. Finally, add the strips of fried steak and toss to heat through and coat with sauce.

By Brent