1-1/2 lbs chopped red onion
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1-1/4 cups fresh lime juice
6 oz chopped dried tomato (packed in oil)
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1-1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1-1/2 tablespoons salt
12 medium California Avocados, seeded and
peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 lbs)
24 egg roll wrappers (6 inches)
Saute onion in oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice, tomato, cilantro, cumin, and salt; fold in avocado.
Cool to room temperature.
For each roll, lay an egg roll wrapper on a work surface with corner at top. Put 1/2 cup cooled filling in a line from left to right on the center of the egg roll wrapper, leaving a 1-inch border on each side. Pull top corner over filling; fold in sides.
Roll once toward bottom corner. Moisten remaining corner with water; press firm to roll. Reserve on a lightly floured sheet pan, sealed side down.
Cover and refrigerate until service.
Note:
Egg rolls may be prepared to this point a few hours before service.
Per Serving
Deep fry 2 egg rolls at 375 degrees F until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Cut on the diagonal. Serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve on an appetizer plate lined with lettuce, accompanied by 1/4 cup black bean salsa, tomato or tomatillo salsa or a sweet-hot dipping sauce.
Posted: 6/2/2004 12:00:00 AM