Low-Fat Egg Rolls

Low-Fat Egg Rolls

  • Preparation 30 min
  • Cooking 35 min
  • Makes 20 to 24 rolls
  • Freezes Yes
  • Nut-free
  • Egg-free
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Ingredients

  • Rolls

    • 1/2 lb (225 g) lean ground pork
    • 3 cups (750 ml) green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cabbage)
    • 1 large onion, finely chopped
    • 2 carrots, peeled and grated
    • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) canola oil
    • 1/4 cup (60 ml) fish sauce (nuoc mam)
    • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Sambal oelek
    • 2 cups (500 ml) crushed and cooked rice vermicelli
    • 10 sheets phyllo dough
    • 1/3 cup (75 ml) canola oil
    • Pepper
  • Sauce

    • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fish sauce (nuoc mam)
    • 4 teaspoons (20 ml) sugar
    • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
    • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
    • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sambal oelek

Preparation

  • Rolls

  • Sauce

Note from Ricardo

Ricardo’s reinvented egg rolls contain almost half the calories and fat (105 calories and 6.2 grams of fat) than store-bought fried versions (190 calories and 10 grams of fat).

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