Are egg roll wrappers vegan? For many, a Chinese food meal isn't complete without an egg roll. Unfortunately, most contain animal products (meat and seafood) and are not vegan. But are egg roll wrappers themselves vegan? Read on to find out.
Egg Roll Wrappers Ingredients
Typically, traditional egg roll wrappers are made with wheat flour, egg, water and salt. Because they contain egg, they are not vegan. However, if you are interested in making your own vegan egg rolls at home, there are a couple brands that do not contain any non-vegan ingredients.
Vegan Egg Roll Wrappers Brands
Nasoya is a great brand that only sells plant-based products that can be found in any grocery store. You might be familiar with them as a favorite brand of tofu. Other Nasoya products include different flavors of dumplings, kimchi, and wonton wrappers. But, the great news is that they also make vegan egg roll wrappers.
- Nasoya Vegan Egg Roll Wrappers Ingredients: Enriched Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid], Water, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Vinegar, Corn Starch.
Twin Dragon is another brand that sells vegan egg roll wrappers. Check out the ingredients list below.
- Twin Dragon Egg Roll Wrappers (Premium) Ingredients: Enriched Wheat Flour (wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Salt, Potato Starch, Citric Acid, Dusted With Cornstarch
Franklin Farms has a large variety of plant-based products.
- Franklin Farms Vegan Egg Roll Wraps Ingredients: Enriched Wheat Flour [Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid], Water, Vinegar, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Corn Starch.
Frieda's Egg Roll Wrappers aren't labeled as vegan, but they only contain vegan ingredients.
- Frieda's Egg Roll Wrappers Ingredients: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Gluten, Salt, Sodium Propionate (To Retard Spoilage), Sodium Benzoate (To Retard Spoilage), Citric Acid, Calcium Sulfate, L-cysteine (Dough Conditioner), Tricalcium Phosphate. Dusted With Cornstarch.
Vegan Egg Roll Wrappers Recipe
Want to try your hand at making your own vegan egg roll wrappers? Check out Eggless Egg Rolls With Sprouted Filling by Good Gruel. The recipe for the wrappers themselves only uses 4 ingredients:
- flour
- water
- salt
- cornstarch
Vegan Egg Rolls Recipe
Now that you have your vegan egg roll wrappers, there are some great recipe ideas out there for vegan egg rolls. Make sure you have a large skillet, vegetable oil for frying, and plenty of paper towels. Check out Takeout-Style Veggie Eggrolls by Tasty. This recipe uses ingredients like glass noodles, cabbage, carrots and scallions as a filling.
This recipe for Vegan Egg Rolls by Today.com uses traditional ingredients such as carrots, mushrooms and cabbage, but also has more unique ingredients like sweet potato vermicelli, potato and kimchi. As I'm a HUGE fan of kimchi, this is a very appealing recipe.
Egg Roll Filling Ingredients
There are so many amazing yet simple ingredients that you can use as a filling in your homemade vegan egg rolls. Some of my favorites include:
- cabbage
- green onions
- bamboo shoots
- water chestnuts
- bean sprouts
- carrots
- tofu
- mushrooms
- sesame seeds
Dipping Sauces
There are some delicious dipping sauces that are a tasty companion to vegan egg rolls. Simple soy sauce is also good with egg rolls. Plum sauce is a sweet and sour sauce that tastes great with them as well.
Check out Asian Plum Sauce by Let's Dish. It uses the following ingredients:
- fresh plums
- apple cider vinegar
- brown sugar
- soy sauce
- garlic
- fresh ginger
- red pepper flakes
Delicious Recipes Using Egg Roll Wrappers
Now that you have some vegan egg roll wrappers, there are other ways to use them that aren't typical egg rolls. You can even use them to make some delicious vegan desserts. Check out the following recipes.
- Vegan Mushroom Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls by Daughter of Seitan
- The Best Crispy Apple Pie Egg Rolls by Lavender & Macarons
- Vegan Peach Egg Rolls by ZenSweet
FAQ
What's the difference between egg roll and spring roll wrappers?
Egg roll wrappers are thicker and crispier and are often dipped in egg. Spring roll wrappers are thinner and made of either flour or rice. They are very crispy and break easily. Spring roll wrappers usually do not contain egg and are more like paper-thin sheets of dough.
Where are vegan egg roll wrappers located in the grocery store?
I can usually find vegan egg roll wrappers in the produce aisle.
I don't like to deep fry food. Is there another way to make vegan egg rolls?
Yes...try air frying them! Check out Air Fryer Egg Rolls by The Pioneer Woman. Make your own vegan version and then follow the directions in the recipe for the air frying technique. You can still get some golden brown egg rolls without deep frying them.
Summary
If you want some plant-based egg rolls, your best bet is to make them at home. Most traditional egg roll wrappers contain eggs and are not vegan. However, there are several brands of vegan egg roll wrappers out that that can be found at most grocery stores, especially in Whole Foods. Even on a plant-based diet, you can still eat a tasty egg roll.
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