For some reason what people are calling the “Original Egg Roll” has slipped through the cracks with online recipes. All it is, pretty much, is just a normal egg roll that is dipped in a Chinese Batter before its fried. I’ve researched it a little bit and some claim that the egg roll wrapper is suppose to be a crepe but I’ve had it served both ways. I find using a normal wrapper is much more practical for sealing and they’re fairly cheap so I don’t bother with the extra hassle of making my own.
My experience with Egg Rolls
These Egg Rolls leave little to be desired. Except for the fact that you’ll probably want more. One bite into these crunchy vegetable and pork fried rolls sends me spinning. And because these aren’t made at most Chinese Restaurants anymore, I’m left with making my own and it took me a while to perfect. But now that I’ve got it down, I thought I’d share it with the world. I’ve included my Sweet and Sour sauce and my normal egg roll recipe in the links below, if you’re interested. Also my Chinese Batter is there if you didn’t fully understand the way I make it here.
Egg Roll Wrappers or Crepe Pancakes
1/2 lbs Ground Pork, cooked
1/2 cup Bean Sprouts
1/2 Onion, sliced
1/2 cup Cabbage, chopped
1 tsp Soy sauce White or Black Pepper to taste
Fry Batter
1 cup Self Rising Flour
1 cup Water, maybe a little more
Follow the instructions in the video tutorial to make the Original Egg Rolls.
This Orange Peel Chicken recipe is light and sweet. I made it that way on purpose because the Orange Peel or “Zest” can be quite overwhelming. But to each their own. If you want more in it, by all means, add more. I had some guest’s over when I was filming this though, however, and they loved the way I made it. So consider that into your calculations and just trust my ingredient amounts before you decide. This Orange Peel Chicken recipe can also be used with Shrimp and I highly recommend it.
You will also need a good Chinese Fry batter for this recipe and I’ve got a great one that is so simple. It’s just Self Rising Flour and Water. You can look at the original post by clicking HERE to see the exact ingredient amounts and Video Recipe Tutorial.
Orange Peel Chicken Ingredients:
1 Chicken Breast, long 1/2 inch slices
Chinese Fry Batter (CLICK HERE)
Orange Peel Sauce
1 tsp Orange Peel, diced
1 Green Onion, chopped into scallions
1 cup Pineapple Juice
2 tbsp Sugar
2 tbsp Vinegar
2 tbsp Honey
1 Garlic Clove, chopped
1 tsp Soy
1 tsp Sesame Oil
Squeeze of Lemon Juice
Follow the instructions in the Video Tutorial and enjoy the Orange Peel Chicken.
Bite size pieces of pork deep fried with a Chinese Fry Batter.
The Best Chinese Fry Batter
This Chinese fry batter is not only incredibly easy to make, but it’s also one of the most versatile batters you’ll ever use! What makes it stand out is its simplicity, which doesn’t sacrifice flavor or texture. Unlike tempura batter, which uses a mix of cold water and flour to achieve a light, airy crunch, Chinese batter is a bit heartier, providing a golden, crispy coating that holds up well with just about anything—whether it’s chicken, pork, shrimp, or even desserts like fried Oreos or cheesecake.
Deep Fried Sweet and Sour Pork and Fried Rice using my Chinese Fry Batter and Sweet and Sour Sauce recipes.
What Makes This Fry Batter Special?
What really sets this batter apart is how versatile it is. Tempura, in the Japanese culture, might be known for its delicate texture and lightness, but this Chinese fry batter delivers that perfect, satisfying crunch with just a few basic ingredients. I’m talking about Self Rising Flour, Water and Salt and Pepper. The flour has baking powder in it, which allows this batter to puff up when it’s fried. Once you try it, you’ll see what I mean. So start thinking about all the dishes you could elevate with this recipe—it’s a game-changer in the kitchen!
This Orange Peel Chicken recipe uses this same basic Chinese Fry Batter with a few other ingredients for flavor.
How to use this Fry Batter
First of all, anything Asian, that requires Chinese Fry Batter, can use this recipe. Sweet and Sour Pork, Chicken, Honey Shrimp, Orange Peel or Sesame Chicken are the most common deep fried battered dish’s. The original Egg Roll (egg rolls that are dipped in batter then fried), Firecracker Shrimp are also popular. The list goes on and on.
American Carnivals use a similar batter to make Southern Style Fried Oreo’s, Cheesecake, Fried Candy Bars (like Snickers), even deep fried Butter. I’ve even figured out how to turn this batter recipe into an amazing Corn Dog Batter! So watch for recipes and video tutorials like these in the future, because these Carnival style fried foods are popular all over the country.
I deep fried these shrimp using this Chinese Fry Batter recipe when I shared my recipe for Sweet & Sour Sauce.
Recipes that use or go with this Batter
My Chinese cooking experience is really extensive so you might want to select “Chinese Food” in the Categories drop Down menu. Be Sure To check out my Sweet and Sour Sauce , my Perfect Tempura and my Orange Peel Chicken recipes if you’re interested. And if you want to have some real fun, you better look into my Fried Chicken Feet recipe, too. My Beer Batter recipe just replaces the water in this recipe, with Beer and it’s good for frying fish and Onion rings.
Chinese Fry Batter Ingredients:
2 lbs Meat: Pork, chicken, shrimp, or sweets: like Oreos and candy bars
1 1/4 cups Water: Adjust for the batter’s consistency, thicker for a crunchier crust
Oil for Frying: Choose a high-heat oil like vegetable or canola for the crispiest results
This combination gives you the perfect batter for a variety of dishes, from savory to sweet. If you’re interested in a crispier batter, consider 2 things:
Adding Corn Starch to the batter.
Deep frying twice.
70% of the food in Chinese restaurants is pre-prepped. This includes fried foods. The meats are cut, marinated, deep fried and refrigerated before any single order is complete. Deep frying a second time, or “Twice”, happens per order. Which is why food is usually prepared so quickly. The first deep fry can last 7 to 8 minutes to cook all the way through. The second fry, usually only takes 2.
Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make and use this Chinese Fry Batter.
