One is crispy and flaky, and the other is crunchy and chewybut which is which?
Egg rolls and spring rolls are some of themost popular appetizersand for good reason.
However, while most people know they aren’t the same, not everyone knows just how they differ.
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The most significant difference between an egg roll and a spring roll begins with an essential visual distinction.
Small bubbles cover an egg roll’s surface, while a spring roll’s exterior is perfectly smooth.
What Is An Egg Roll?
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While egg rolls have roots in Chinese cuisine, they were first created in New York’s Chinatown.
The dough for egg roll wrappers is made of eggs and flour, as the name suggests.
These ingredients give egg roll dough a sturdier texture and make it more like fried pasta.
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Egg whites may be used to seal the edges of the dough after wrapping.
What Is A Spring Roll?
The Differences Between Spring Rolls Vs.
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Even still, it’s become a definitive staple of American-Chinese cuisine.
At first chomp, an egg roll crunches and is a little chewy.
But, like any dish beloved worldwide, you’ll find exceptions if you look hard enough.
Recipes To Try
BBQ Egg Rolls
Have leftoverpulled pork?
Use it to make these finger-lickin'-good BBQ egg rolls.
Serve the reimagined recipe withvanilla ice creamand rich chocolate sauce.
Cheeseburger Egg Rolls With Special Sauce
For a truly Americanized egg roll, try this cheeseburger-style recipe.
And, like any good signature burger, the egg rolls are served with a special sauce.
Egg rolls are typically served with a sweet and sour duck sauce or hot mustard.
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Jan. 10, 2013.
