Gluten Free Egg Rolls and Pockets are the gluten free egg rolls you’ve been searching for. The dough is easy to roll and fries like a dream. You can make traditional egg rolls, or stuff the delicious filling into gorgeous pocket bundles. Add a dipping sauce and your fans will shout with joy.
Gluten Free Egg Rolls and Pockets
I’ve been on a quest to create recipes for those hard to find gluten free doughs, like puff pastry and egg roll/wonton wrappers to make Gluten Free Egg Rolls.
Developing the recipe for Gluten Free Egg Rolls
My success in creating gluten free egg rolls came from discovering a new ingredient.
Checking out other Gluten Free cookbooks
I’ve been working on my second book (SPOILER!). To facilitate the writing of my cookbook proposal that delineates my new book from other gluten free cookbooks, I purchased the top 5 gluten free cookbooks that are bestselling on Amazon. I was pretty excited to see what other experts have cooked up. I found gold.
The final version of the gluten free egg roll and pocket dough is simply perfect!
Expandex Modified Tapioca Starch
One of the top selling cookbooks is by glutenfreeonashoestring.com – Gluten Free on a Shoestring: 125 Recipe for Eating Well on the Cheap by Nicole Hunn. The most valuable thing I learned from that book was about Expandex Modified Tapioca Starch. Now, I’m not a big fan of purchasing non-traditional ingredients. I like to cook gluten free from things you would normally have on hand, with the exception of gluten free 1:1 flour. What I learned about Expandex Modified Tapioca Starch is that it changes the dynamic of the dough you are making and makes it more elastic and less likely to break.It was an eye opener. One of the biggest challenges of creating a dough like gluten free egg roll or wonton dough is that it just doesn’t turn out right if you imitate an existing glutenous recipe.Full disclosure: I did try the Egg Roll Recipe from the book and it didn’t turn out the way I would have liked it to. My updated recipe does have some components of the books, but it is not the same.
Expandex Gluten Free Starch is a Kosher version of the Expandex Modified Tapioca Starch.
Making multiple trial batches of Gluten Free Egg Rolls
With my new knowledge I tried several variations of different gluten free egg roll dough. I wanted the dough to be able to roll as thinly as traditional egg roll wrappers without breaking, but not be too doughy or tough.It was a challenge.
The first Gluten Free Egg Rolls
My first batch, the one from Nicole Hunn’s book, was way too thick and chewy. I wanted something closer to original glutenous dough.
My first batch of egg rolls were ok, but they were super thick and hard to roll.
The Second Gluten Free Egg Rolls
The second batch was a cross between the first batch and a glutenous recipe. I also added a little more water. While the egg rolls tasted great, they were a little too moist and as such were hard to roll. It’s how the concept of egg roll pockets came to be.I basically plopped some of the stuffing in to the center of a dough circle and smushed the dough around it. After frying, I tried them and they were awesome. Just not exactly what I was looking for.
Filling the Gluten Free Egg Roll Pockets is super simple. I egg the dough before filling it so it seals nicely.
Filling the Gluten Free Egg Roll Pockets. How cute is that?
More batches until I got it right!
I kept trying until I got what I think is the perfect gluten free egg roll dough. It rolls well. I was able to roll it to about 1/16 -inch, which is pretty thin, without it breaking. That’s something. Assuming you don’t completely overfill the dough before rolling, they come out perfectly. I’m excited.It’s a big deal.
All my Gluten Free Egg Rolls! The super pretty ones are from the last recipe.
Making Gluten Free Egg Roll Pockets
I still liked the idea of Gluten Free Egg Roll Pockets. If you don’t have the time, or don’t want to make the effort, Gluten Free Egg Roll Pockets are easy to make and take more filling than traditional egg rolls. They’re cute and delicious. What more could you want?
Frying up gluten Free Egg Rolls and Pockets. Complete, heavenly delicious!
Gluten Free Egg Roll Pockets just fried. Crispy and wonderful.
Gluten Free Egg Roll Pockets are little bundles of joy.
Here’s the recipe for Gluten Free Egg Rolls and Pockets
Here are some great things to note about this recipe.
For the Gluten Free Egg Rolls Filling
I wanted to make the filling easy to make, especially since there is a little bit of effort required to make the egg rolls and pockets. To that end I used a bag of ready made Tri-Color Coleslaw, Kosher certified, that I just tossed into the wok without extra cutting/washing steps.I’m also a HUGE fan of Trader Joe’s High Protein Tofu. It’s even more firm than firm tofu and has a “chickenlike” consistency. In other words it’s pretty solid so it works really well in stir frys without falling apart. I’ve purchased other similar brands with good results.Additionally, you can substitute your favorite protein for the tofu, like chicken or beef. If you like you can even leave out the tofu, or any other protein, completely. Totally your choice.
Gluten Free Egg Rolls and Pockets dipped in Sweet and Sour Sauce. Yum. Just yum.
For the Gluten Free Egg Roll Wrappers
I know I spoke about the magic of the Expandex Starch, and I feel it’s pretty essential for this recipe. You can theoretically leave it out but the dough won’t behave as nicely and the consistency, even after frying, will be different. Given that, you know what we always say:“You are the executive chef in your kitchen. You make the final decisions about what goes into your recipes and how you ultimately make them. I will not come to your house (unless invited 😉 ) and check on how you are making the recipe. Promise”I also recommend using a rolling pin with guides on it. Those are attachments that you add to the rolling pin to ensure your dough is rolled to an even depth. I actually rolled the Gluten Free Egg Roll dough to 1/16-inch.
Gluten Free Egg Rolls can be made using the roll and cut method too. You can thinly roll pieces of the dough out and then cut it into squares. I prefer the cut then roll method personally. Either way you get fabulous gluten free egg rolls!
Gluten Free Egg Rolls and Pockets
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 24 egg rolls 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
- Diet: Kosher
Description
Gluten Free Egg Rolls and Pockets are the gluten free egg rolls you’ve been searching for. The dough is easy to roll and fries like a dream. You can make traditional egg rolls, or stuff the delicious filling into gorgeous pocket bundles. Add a dipping sauce and your fans will shout with joy.
Ingredients
For the Egg Roll Dough
- 4 cups gluten free flour
- 1/4 Expandex Tapioca Starch
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 large eggs, room temp
- 1 1/4 cups water, room temp
- Additional corn or tapioca starch for rolling
For the Filling
- 1 tablespoon garlic oil, or 1 tablespoon avocado oil plus one minced garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 16 ounces high protein extra firm tofu, diced into 1/4 – inch cubes
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 16 ounce Tri-Color Cole Slaw Mix
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup green onions
To Finish
- 1 beaten egg for brushing
- (Peanut) Oil for Frying
- Sweet and Sour Sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
For the Egg Roll Dough
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, using a paddle attachment, combine the flour, starch and salt.
- Add in the eggs and water and mix until a stiff dough is formed.
- Tightly cover the dough and let rest for 10 minutes.
For the Filling
- While the dough is resting, heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the garlic oil and toasted sesame oil.
- Add the tofu and saute until it starts to brown, then add the celery and cook for another minute until the celery starts to soften.
- Toss in the slaw vegetables, the soy sauce and the green onions. Cook, stirring constantly, until the vegetables have softened, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
To Finish
- Uncover the egg roll dough and cut it in half. Return half to the bowl and recover tightly.
- Divide the dough into 12 even pieces. Cover the pieces with plastic wrap.
- Lightly sprinkle starch onto a pastry board. Take a piece of dough and roll it into either a rectangle for egg rolls or a circle for pockets. Using a large offset spatula or knife, lift the dough off of the pastry board to ensure it’s not sticking before adding the filling.
- Brush the edges of the dough with egg.
- Place some of the filling onto the lower half of the dough for egg rolls, or the center for pockets.
- Roll the egg roll, pressing to seal the end. Set aside seam side down. If making a pocket, bring all the edges of the circle together and press to seal to form a pocket. Set aside, seam side up.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Fill a pot around 3 to 4-inches full of oil. Over medium high heat, using a candy thermometer, bring the oil to 350°F.
- Add several of the egg rolls/pockets to the oil. Fry on both sides until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining egg rolls/pockets.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or sweet and sour sauce.
Equipment
Wildwood, Organic Sproutofu, Super Firm
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Improved Expandex GF Tapioca Starch
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Kadoya Sesame Oil, 22.10 Fl Oz
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Amazon Brand – Happy Belly Peanut Oil, 1 gallon
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OXO Good Grips Glass Candy and Deep Fry Thermometer
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6QT Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven
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Rolling Pin With Thickness Rings and Silicone Baking Pastry Mat Set
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Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
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Colavita Roasted Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Low FODMAP, 32 Fl Oz
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These can be reheated using the “Reheat” mode of your air fryer.
I use a rolling pin with guides to ensure that the dough is super thin and evenly rolled out.
These wonderful Gluten Free Egg Rolls and Pockets are perfect for your fried Chanukah meals!!!
I know I spoke about the magic of the Expandex Starch, and I feel it’s pretty essential for this recipe. You can theoretically leave it out but the dough won’t behave as nicely and the consistency, even after frying, will be different.
You can substitute a different protein for the tofu, like thinly sliced chicken or beef. Before sauteeing the chicken/beef lightly toss it in corn starch and add a little extra oil. This will help the chicken/beef have a great texture. Just make sure to cut them into small enough pieces for the egg rolls/pockets.
You can also leave the tofu out completely if you like.
I recommend using a large offset spatula to loosen/remove the dough circle from the pastry board before egging and rolling. It helps to make sure the dough isn’t sticking to the board before rolling into an egg roll or pocket.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1.9 g
- Sodium: 151.5 mg
- Fat: 15.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.5 g
- Fiber: 4.7 g
- Protein: 29.3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
Gluten Free Egg Rolls and Pockets ready to party!
Gluten Free Egg Rolls and Pockets dipped in Sweet and Sour Sauce. I’m stuffed!
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