These jerk chicken egg rolls are delicious asis but taste even better dipped in a spicy mango and habanero chile sauce
Prep Time
1 hr 25 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
18
Ingredients
Instructions
For the habanero sauce: Combine mango with 3/4 cup water
rice vinegar
garlic
and salt in a small saucepan. Add most of the brown sugar
reserving 1 teaspoon. Bring to a boil
then reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 5 minutes. Add habanero peppers and simmer for 2 minutes. Mix 2 tablespoon water with cornstarch; stir slurry into the saucepan. Cook over medium-high until thick
3 to 5 minutes. Leave mixture chunky or blend for a smoother texture.
For the filling: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sauté until browned
5 to 7 minutes; sprinkle jerk seasoning over chicken. Add shallot and garlic; cook and stir until shallot begins to soften
about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add cabbage
carrots
and reserved sugar. Cook until cabbage is translucent but still a little crunchy
3 to 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Let mixture cool.
Heat remaining vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry plantains until they start to brown
about 5 minutes. Transfer plantains onto a paper towel and let cool.
Separate and place egg roll wrappers onto your work surface. Mix egg with water for egg wash.
Lay out one wrapper with a corner pointed toward you. Use a slotted spoon to add some of the chicken and cabbage mixtures across the center. Sprinkle plantain bits on top. Use your finger or a pastry brush to lightly moisten edges of wonton wrappers with egg wash. Fold one corner of the wrapper over filling onto the opposite corner to form a triangle. Press edges together to seal. Fill and fold remaining egg rolls.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Fry egg rolls in batches in hot oil
turning occasionally
until golden brown
about 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels or a rack. Serve with mango-habanero sauce.
Tips
Substitute chicken thighs with 2 pounds ground chicken if desired. If you're using ground chicken
brown chicken then add seasoning toward the end. Use a generous amount and add additional salt to taste.
If you don't have pre-made jerk seasoning just combine allspice
salt
black pepper
nutmeg
cinnamon
cayenne pepper
red pepper flakes
onion powder
and garlic powder to get 1 tablespoon.
Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature
