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 roasted chicken with black beans and corn. Here are six 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 is 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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Curry 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, look out for the curry egg roll appetizer. These rolls are packed with chicken, pickled carrots, zucchini, and mango curry chutney. 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.
Shrimp Spring Roll
Dolphin Restaurant
1 Van Der Donck St, Yonkers; 914.751.8170
The spring rolls at this family-owned Yonkers waterfront establishment come stuffed with shrimp. Need we say more? Well, we will. They also include sweet and spicy veggies, sesame, and a ponzu sauce — all encased in a crispy and crunchy wrapper. Make a meal of them with a glass of wine and one of the restaurant’s amazing salads. Dolphin Restaurant is currently closed for renovations and only doing takeout and delivery.
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. And, 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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Tex Mex Spring Rolls
Mt Kisco Diner
252 Main St, Mount Kisco; 914.666.5676
Mount Kisco’s legendary diner is known for its deep-fried wraps, but the Tex Mex spring roll is a tasty departure from those over-the-top bundles. Crispy fried wontons house an irresistible combination of roast pulled chicken, black beans, corn, cilantro, jack cheese, avocado ranch, and chili dip. Make sure you sink a few bites into the chili dip that comes with it!
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