Traditionally a favorite for Sunday night takeout, egg roll and spring roll wrappers are now being used to house new combinations of ingredients like ground veal with broccoli rabe or steak, cheese, and peppers. Here are four finger-food favorites that will have you rolling with delight (see what we did there?).
Avocado Egg Rolls
The Cheesecake Factory
1 Maple Ave, White Plains; 914.683.5253
140 Market St, Yonkers; 914.709.9240
There’s a reason this appetizer has a cult-like following. It’s a delightfully crispy bundle of avocado, sun-dried tomato, red onion, and cilantro, served with tamarind-cashew dipping sauce. And the way the flavors and textures blend? It’s simply transcendent.
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Broccoli di Rabe Egg Rolls
25 North Ristorante
974 East Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck; 914.698.2597
This reliable Mamaroneck powerhouse trades pasta for egg roll wrappers in this fun spin on a classic Italian dish. It will be love at first chomp when you sample this appetizer of ground veal and broccoli rabe rolled up, fried, and served with a spicy chimichurri sauce.
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Crispy Chicken Egg Rolls
The Blind Pig
174 Martine Ave, White Plains; 914.607.2687
If you’re craving a late-night bite, head over to this White Plains speakeasy. It crafts delectable seasonal and signature cocktails, lunch, dinner, and snacks. On the dinner menu, which is offered from 3 p.m. to late, and the late-night menu, look out for the crispy chicken egg rolls. These rolls are packed with shredded chicken, pickled carrots, baby spinach, and cheddar, then served with a sweet chili sauce. If a Philly cheese steak is more your speed, try the Philly egg rolls with green and red peppers, onions, American cheese, and chipotle mayo.
Philly Cheesesteak Spring Rolls
The Barley House
665 Commerce St, Thornwood; 914.495.3333
You don’t have to be from Philly to love a cheesesteak. Locally, the Philly cheesesteak rolls at this cozy Thornwood haunt take things to the next level. The crispy, deep-fried exterior gives way to uniformly tender meat with warm cheddar cheese for an oozy goodness that will make your eyes roll toward the back of your head. Peppers and pickled onions are served on the side with a sweet and sour chili sauce.
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