These avocado egg rolls are seriously addicting and delicious. They are crispy and crunchy on the outside, and creamy on the inside. Serve them as an appetizer or as a main dish.
Egg Rolls:
2 large avocados, diced not mashed
4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, sliced
1/4 c. red onion, diced
1/2 jalapeno, finely diced
1 T. cilantro, chopped
1 T. lime juice from 1/2 large lime
8 egg rolls
1 egg white
vegetable or canola oil, for frying
Cashew and Tamarind Dipping Sauce:
1/4 c. oil
1/4 c. cashews, chopped or ground
1 t. tamarind concentrate or 2 T. lime juice
1 t. balsamic vinegar
2 T. honey
1/4 c. cilantro, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 t. ginger, grated
chili sauce sauce, like Sriracha, to taste
salt, to taste
Egg Rolls:
Mix the avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and lime juice; evenly divide the mixture between the egg roll wrappers; roll them, seal shut with the egg whites.
Heat some oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat; add the egg rolls. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes; set aside on a paper towel lined platter to drain.
Cashew and Tamarind Dipping Sauce:
Puree the oil, cashews, tamarind, vinegar, honey, cilantro, garlic, ginger, chili sauce and salt in a food processor.
Serve egg rolls with the dipping sauce.
Makes 8 egg rolls.