Appetizer for 8
Pork Egg Rolls
$4.04for 445 minServes 8
Pork, shrimp, cabbage, and vegetables fill egg roll wrappers, which are fried crisp and paired with tangy sauce.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ground pork, 0.5 lb$4.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $2.25Typical price |
 | Cabbage, 0.15 lb$0.79/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.13Typical price |
 | Celery, a little$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.29Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.68Typical price |
 | Shrimp, 0.15 lb$7.99/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $1.25Typical price |
 | Fresh peas and snap peas, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.44Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Pie crust, 0.5$3.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.40Typical price |
 | Cherries, a little$4.99/lb typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.09 | ||
Swaps
- Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSoy sauceSugar and brown sugarCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperVinegarAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ChineseDairy-freeBudgetAppetizersSnacks
$1.01 per serving$4.04 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 3/4 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 4 green onions
- 3 tbsp canola oil
- 1/2 cup salad shrimp
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts
- 1/2 cup canned bean sprouts
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 1/2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 8 refrigerated egg roll wrappers
- oil for deep-fat frying
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp maraschino cherry juice (optional)
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
Steps
- Heat 3 tablespoons canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic, pork, cabbage, celery, and green onions for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, soy sauce, and sugar, then cook for 3 minutes until the pork reaches 160 F.
- Fill and roll the egg roll wrappers, sealing the edges with water.
- Heat frying oil to 350 F in a deep heavy pot.
- Fry the egg rolls in batches for 3 to 4 minutes, turning them until golden and crisp.
- Simmer the vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, seasoned salt, water, cherry juice, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan for 4 minutes.
- Serve the hot egg rolls with the warm sauce.
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