Decadent Cheesy Umami Pork and Vegetable Egg Rolls

Instructions

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   **Prepare the Filling:**

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   In a medium bowl, mix the ground pork with soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, miso paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, five-spice powder, salt, and white pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

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   **Cook the Filling:**

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   Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant (around 30 seconds).

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   Add the marinated pork mixture. Cook until browned and fully cooked (about 5-6 minutes), breaking it apart with a spatula.

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   Stir in shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and bean sprouts. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until veggies are just tender.

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   Remove from heat and mix in the shredded cheese while the filling is still warm.

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   **Assemble the Egg Rolls:**

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   Lay an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface, with a corner pointing towards you. Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the cheesy filling in the center.

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    Fold the corner closest to you over the filling, then fold in the sides. Roll it tightly toward the remaining corner. Use water to seal it completely. Repeat with the remaining wrappers.

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    **Make the Dipping Sauce:**

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    In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili paste, sesame oil, and honey or sugar. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

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    **Fry the Egg Rolls:**

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    Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat. Test the temperature by dropping a small piece of wrapper into the oil—if it sizzles, you’re ready to fry.

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    Fry the egg rolls in batches for 3-5 minutes, turning until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Avoid overcrowding the pan.

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    Drain them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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    **Serve:**

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    Serve these magnificent cheesy egg rolls hot with the dipping sauce alongside.