mexican inspired egg rolls

Coconut Creek, FL
Updated on Aug 6, 2012

I love burritos and quesadillas, and have been looking for a way to enjoy them in smaller portions. It turns out that egg roll wrappers are not so different from the tortillas we wrap our Mexican goodies in, so I created these little gems for when you're in the mood for something a little less filling. And by the way, they're baked and can be made as tame or spicy as you like.

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 10 - egg roll wrappers
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1/2 pound ground chicken
  • 1/4 - medium onion chopped
  • 2 - serano chiles -this is optional as it will make the filling very spicy
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons srirscha sauce
  • 1/2 cup uncooked brown minute rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup cooked corn
  • 1/4 cup - roasted red peppers chopped
  • 1 cup grated cheese of your choice
  • EGG WASH
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
  • 2 teaspoons water

How To Make mexican inspired egg rolls

  • Step 1
    In large pan on stove top heat canola oil on medium heat. Add the ground chicken and saute until almost cooked. Add the onions, serano chilis (if using) and seasonings (from chili powder to srirscha sauce). Lower heat a bit and cook a few minutes more until vegetables soften slightly. They will continue to cook when you add the rice and liquid.
  • Step 2
    Add the raw rice and stir to toast a bit. Now add the water, bring to a boil, cover, lower heat and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    When rice is cooked, add corn, red peppers and cheese. Stir and let cool.
  • Step 4
    While rice mixture is cooling make the egg wash and pre heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine egg, water and sriracha sauce and whisk together.
  • Step 5
    Take 2 tablespoons of rice mixture and place on lower half of egg roll. Place egg wash around edges and roll half way up.
  • Step 6
    Fold in sides, brush again with egg wash, and complete folding until you have someting that resembles an egg roll. Brush top and bottom of egg rolls with egg wash and place on a baking sheet that has been covered with foil and dusted with cooking spray. Repeat 9 more times.
  • Step 7
    Bake 6 minutes, turn rolls over and bake another 6 minutes. If the rolls are not looking brown enough bake another 3 minutes on each side. Serve with whatever condiments you like. I chose pico de gallo and low fat sour cream sprinkled with fresh cilantro.

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