Hawaiian Egg Rolls

Submitted by looneytunesfan

"I am constantly trying to come up with recipes for leftovers. This one gives a whole new twist to extra ham. My children think these egg rolls are great, and they freeze well. I thaw as many as needed and bake them."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 7 egg rolls

ingredients

• 10 fresh spinach leaves, julienned
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 lb cooked ham, coarsley ground (2 cups)
• 4 water chestnuts, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup undrained crushed pineapple
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 7 egg roll wraps
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• sweet and sour sauce

directions

1. In a saucepan, saute spinach and ginger in oil for 1-2 minutes.
2. In a bowl, combine the ham, water chestnuts, pineapple, onions and soy sauce. Stir in the spinach mixture.
3. Place 3 tablespoons of ham mixture in the center of each egg roll wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling; fold sides over filling toward center. Moisten remaining corner with water; roll up tightly to seal.
4. In an electric skillet, heat 1 in of oil to 375°.
5. Fry egg rolls for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
6. Serve with sweet-sour sauce.