鸡卷 - Ji Juan

Minced Chicken and Pork Rolls/Ji juan/鸡卷Taiwanese Ji Juan is not exactly Lor Bak (Malaysian five-spice pork rolls), but the principle is basically the same–protein (meat) wrapped with bean curd skin and deep-fried to perfection. Since I could never get enough of Ji Juan whenever I eat out at Taiwanese restaurants, I am just happy that I can churn out these meaty and savory bites in my own kitchen now.

Yield:

Serves 4

Ingredients

1. 1/2 lb chicken (chicken breast or chicken thigh)
2. 1/2 lb pork (with a little fat)
3. 1/2 small carrot (shredded)
4. 10 small shrimp (optional)
5. 1 stalk scallion (chopped finely)
6. Bean curd skin (cut into 6 in. by 6 in. pieces)
7. 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
8. 1/8 teaspoon salt
9. 1/4 teaspoon sugar
10. 1/8 teaspoon Lee Kum Kee chicken bouillon powder
11. 1/2 tablespoon oil
12. 5 dashes white pepper powder
13. .
14. Oil for deep frying

Directions

1. Mince the chicken and pork meat with a mini food processor or with hand.
2. Add shredded carrot, chopped scallion, and all the seasoning into the minced meat and stir-well. Set aside.
3. On a dry surface, lay out the bean curd skin. Use a damp cloth to moisten the skin.
4. Place 2 - 2.5 tablespoons of minced meat onto the lower center of the bean curd skin. Leave about 1/2 inch on both sides.
5. Fold the sides inwards and roll it up. Use some water or the minced meat to seal.
6. In a deep fryer or frying wok, add enough cooking oil for frying purposes.
7. Once the oil is heated, add in the meat rolls and deep fry to golden brown.
8. Dish out and serve immediately with chili garlic sauce or sweet chili sauce.

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