Naked Egg Roll

I love the filling in eggs rolls, so I thought it might be fun to make a large pot of egg roll filling, and enjoy it, without the deep-fried wrapper. It turned out really well. If you do not have pork burger, then you can use chicken or beef, although pork is a more authentic flavour. I use the pre cut cabbage, which contributes to this dish being super fast and easy to make. Home cooking is a good way to get a healthy meal. For this home cooked meal, first, start a pot of rice, and then make the Lazy Egg Roll recipe, followed by a sauté of some broccoli with onions and a dash of sesame seeds. Supper is ready.

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The ginger and spices are what really gives this dish the unique egg roll flavour.

Naked Egg Rolls

2 pounds of lean pork burger

1 cup onion (finely chopped)

1 tablespoon raw garlic (finely chopped)

1.5 tablespoons raw ginger (finely

chopped)

2 tablespoons soy sauce

10 cups sliced cabbage

1 cup grated carrot

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon cloves

1/8 teaspoon anise

In a heavy bottomed large pot, fry the burger until well cooked. Add the ginger, onion and soy sauce and continue to salute. Add all the remaining ingredients, and continue to cook, with a lid, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is wilted. If there is too much cabbage for the pot add the amount that fits and then add the remaining as that cabbage cooks down.

Reprinted by request of a reader.