egg roll

An "egg roll" is a popular appetizer in many cuisines, particularly in American Chinese cuisine, featuring a crispy exterior and a savory filling.

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Definition

B1American Chinese Cuisine

(culinary)A deep-fried appetizer filled with shredded cabbage, chopped meat, or other ingredients, wrapped in a wheat flour skin.

Example

  • We ordered egg rolls as a starter at the Chinese restaurant.
  • The egg roll was crispy on the outside and filled with savory vegetables.

B2Asian Cuisine

(culinary)A cylindrical pastry filled with chopped vegetables, possibly meat, and sometimes noodles, deep-fried until crispy.

Example

  • In many Asian countries, egg rolls are a common street food.
  • She made egg rolls with a filling of pork and vegetables.

B2Jewish Cuisine

(culinary)A sweet pastry dessert made from a thin sheet of dough wrapped around a filling of eggs, sugar, and nuts, then baked.

Example

  • They served egg rolls filled with sweetened nuts during the holiday celebration.
  • This egg roll recipe has been passed down through generations.

C1African Cuisine

(culinary)A snack similar to a Scotch egg, typically featuring a boiled egg encased in a dough or meat mixture.

Example

  • In some African countries, egg rolls are a popular street food.
  • The African egg roll is quite different from its Asian counterpart.

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