Description
Reuben Egg Rolls bring classic deli sandwich flavors into crispy appetizer form. Layers of corned beef, sauerkraut, and swiss cheese create a delightful fusion you can enjoy with tangy thousand island dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) corned beef, thinly sliced
Cheese and Vegetable Filling:
- 1 cup (240 ml) sauerkraut, drained
- 1 cup (240 ml) Swiss cheese, shredded
Wrapper and Binding Ingredients:
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Thousand Island dressing
Cooking Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Serving Suggestion:
- Extra Thousand Island dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Position an egg roll wrapper diagonally on a clean, flat surface with a corner pointing towards you.
- Arrange a slice of corned beef centrally on the wrapper.
- Distribute a precise spoonful of sauerkraut directly over the corned beef.
- Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese generously across the sauerkraut layer.
- Cascade Thousand Island dressing evenly over the prepared filling.
- Carefully fold the bottom wrapper corner snugly over the filling ingredients.
- Tuck both side corners inward to create a compact envelope.
- Roll the wrapper tightly and securely towards the top corner.
- Delicately brush the exposed top corner with beaten egg to create a perfect seal.
- Warm vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, ensuring consistent temperature.
- Gently lower assembled egg rolls into hot oil, frying in small batches.
- Rotate rolls periodically to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration, approximately 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Transfer crispy egg rolls onto paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Plate immediately and accompany with additional Thousand Island dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Customize the filling by swapping corned beef with pastrami or turkey for a lighter protein option.
- Keep egg roll wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out during preparation.
- Use cold ingredients to prevent wrapper softening and potential tearing while rolling.
- Ensure oil temperature stays consistent at 350F for even, crispy golden-brown exterior without greasy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg