egg roll
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of appetizer or snack: An "egg roll" is a savory food item consisting of a filling of minced vegetables and often meat, wrapped in a thin, wheat-based dough wrapper, and then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. It is a common dish in American Chinese cuisine.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We ordered egg rolls and fried rice for takeout.
- The filling of a traditional egg roll typically includes cabbage, carrots, and pork.
- She dipped the crispy egg roll into sweet and sour sauce.
Advanced Usage
- "to be as full as an egg roll": (Informal, humorous) To be very full after eating.
- I ate three egg rolls and now I'm as full as an egg roll!
Variants and Related Words
- Spring roll (n): A similar dish, often with a lighter, non-wheat wrapper and sometimes not fried.
- Vietnamese spring rolls are often made with rice paper and served fresh.
Synonyms
- Fried roll: A general descriptive term.
- Savory roll: Emphasizes the non-sweet nature of the food.
Related Phrases
- Egg roll wrapper (n): The thin sheet of dough used to encase the filling.
- You can find egg roll wrappers in the refrigerated section of the grocery store.
Noun
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minced vegetables and meat wrapped in a pancake and fried
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