Ah, the egg roll! This is without a doubt one side that is essential for Chinese food. You simply can’t have a Chinese meal without a side of egg rolls. Heck, you can even take the traditional egg roll and turn it into an entire dinner course. There is simply no denying that the egg roll is a staple, a true monument when it comes to Chinese food. However, it is something that has been played out as well. As great as they are, there are only so many times you can serve and eat an egg roll before it just becomes another plain dish. That was until you come across these inspiring egg roll ideas. These ideas are not only new, but they are completely different than what you would experience with the traditional Chinese style egg roll.
Cheesecake Factory Tex Mex Egg Roll
Want to put an entirely new spin on the traditional Chinese egg roll? If so, you cannot go wrong with the Cheesecake Factory Tex Mex Egg Roll. This is one that features spiced chicken, beans, corn, bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, and cheddar cheese. All these wonderful and tasty ingredients are wrapped up in a decadent crispy, crunchy outer layer and can even be paired with a creamy avocado cilantro dipping sauce to add more flavor.
Egg Roll In A Bowl
Speaking of crispy, crunchy outer layers, this is one thing that has become a staple with the egg roll itself. When most people think of an egg roll, they automatically think of an item with its ingredients all wrapped up in this crispy, crunchy taco-style outer layer. Well, who says that always has to be the case? In fact, it doesn’t and when you don’t make the dish this way, it still makes for an amazing taste. You can take the traditional egg roll dish and turn it into a one pot-meal. It will literally be like an egg roll in a bowl and you can get one of the best recipes on the Internet from Corrie Cooks.
Lumpia
Egg rolls don’t have to be large in size to be delicious or even fulfilling. And, this is exactly where the traditional Filipino egg roll comes into play, also known as the Lumpia. This is one dish that is small in size and stature, but huge and immense in taste and flavor. You can substitute in pork or shrimp for the meat stuffing and you can add as much or as little as you want for flavoring. The best part about these decadent little items is that they can easily and quickly be frozen for later consumption. Serve them with a store-bought sweet and sour sauce or spring roll sauce that you can get online and you’ll be more than satisfied.
Mini Jalapeno Popper Egg Roll
Got an affinity for something spicy and hot? Who says egg rolls can be both spicy and hot? They can when you choose to take advantage of the Jalapeno Popper egg rolls. These egg rolls make the perfect side for a big meal or can be snacked on in between meals. In addition to being filled with hot and spicy jalapenos, they are also filled with crispy, cheesy, and creamy ingredients that’ll leave you only wanting more and more.
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