asparagus, cheese and salami egg rolls

Coconut Creek, FL
Updated on May 28, 2013

I am obsessed with egg roll wrappers. They are so versatile, I use them for appetizers, main courses and even desserts. Here's one of my newest creations that's a perfect appetizer or party food.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Saute
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - eggroll wrappers
  • 12 - pre cooked asparagus spears
  • 3 - slices low fat swiss cheese, cut into strips
  • 4 - rounds of thinly slice genoa salami
  • - dijon mustard for the wrappers and egg wash
  • 1 - large egg
  • - water
  • 1/4 cup italian style bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated romano cheese
  • - canola oil for frying
  • CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE (OPTIONAL)
  • - dijon mustard
  • - light sour cream
  • - rice vinegar
  • - light mayonnaise
  • - fresh tarragon chopped

How To Make asparagus, cheese and salami egg rolls

  • Step 1
    I microwave my asparagus with a little sea salt and a few tablespoons of water and cook until crisp tender (about 1-1/2 minutes), but you can boil or steam them, whatever you're comfortable doing. Let them cool and get ready to prepare the egg rolls.
  • Step 2
    On each of 4 egg roll wrappers give a squeeze of Dijon mustard. If you don't have a squeeze bottle, spoon on about a tsp or two.
  • Step 3
    Layer on a slice of salami, 3 spears of cooked asparagus and some Swiss cheese. Repeat 3 more times.
  • Step 4
    Roll up egg roll style and make an egg wash combining the egg, mustard (about 2 tsp) and approximately 2 T of water. Apply the egg wash and roll in bread crumb/Romano cheese mixture.
  • Step 5
    In large saucepan add a thin layer of oil and saute on medium heat for about 2 minutes per side (including the shallow sides) so they're brown all over. Plate and serve.
  • Step 6
    If you like a dipping sauce (I'm a sauce fanatic) combine sauce ingredients and stir to combine. Give it a taste to see if it needs a little more sour cream, vinegar or mustard and make it the way it tastes right for you. I didn't give any measurements for the sauce because everytime I make it I do it differently and it always seems to come out great.

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