He Hates Their Products, But The Food Is Killer

I was on my way out the door for work when I saw a note on the kitchen table.  It wasn't addressed to me, and I think it was just ranting randomly.  In my husbands very neat and commanding handwriting was this statement:  My Goddamn Briefcase Broke!  I HATE CHINA!!!  Now before we get all upset over this statement, my husband does not actually hate China, or it's wonderful people.  He heavily dislikes the way in which they tend to assemble 90% of all of the products we buy, and the shoddy materials used.  The briefcase has housed his music and notes as long as I can remember, and it will be hard to find a replacement.  Especially one NOT made in China.  While he has heated feelings about products made there, he has no qualms whatsoever about his love of their cuisine.  Or should I say, the Americanized version of their cuisine.  Chicken Fried Rice is his absolute favorite, and those little dunkable beauties called Egg Rolls pull up in 2nd place.  I haven't made him egg rolls since we lived in our apartment, so I figured it was time.  He made a meal out of them, and absolutely loved the dipping sauce I threw together.  They really aren't that much work to put together, and the only thing I dislike about this Chinese product, is that my house smells like fried food for days.   So, here is the recipe, and I suggest lighting some candles or burning some incense when you are done cooking.

Egg Rolls with Spicy Dipping Sauce

2 Tbs. Peanut Oil (Olive Oil works too)
1/3 # ground pork
1/3 # hot Italian sausage
1/3 # ground beef
1/2 tsp. dried ginger
2 cloves garlic, mashed
1 large carrot, grated
2 cups shredded napa cabbage
2 cups bean sprouts
2 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 Tbs. flour
1 Tbs. water
1 Tbs. soy sauce
2 Tbs. oyster sauce
Egg Roll Wraps

In a large skillet, heat oil over med-high heat.  Cook meats, ginger and garlic until meat is browned.  Add carrot, cabbage, bean sprouts and green onions.  Cook 5 minutes, stirring.  Combine flour, water and soy sauce.  Add to pan, and cook until thickened.  Remove from heat and stir in oyster sauce. Let cool.  Have a corner of an egg roll wrap pointed at you.  place 1/4 cup filling diagonally on wrap.  Fold up corner pointed at you.  Fold in each side.  moisten  edges of last flap.  roll up egg roll and let rest on sealed edge.  Heat canola oil to 375 degrees.  Fry egg rolls, flipping once until golden.  Remove from oil and let drain on paper towels.  Serve with dipping Sauce.

Spicy Dipping Sauce

1/4 cup chicken broth
2 Tbs. sesame oil
1 Tbs. fish sauce
1 Tbs. Rice vinegar or champagne vinegar
1/2 jalapeno chopped
1 green onion chopped

Mix all ingredients together and serve with egg rolls.
Enjoy!
J~