Street name, slang, or code word for 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA).
MDMA is commonly referred to as ecstasy.
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Differences Between Egg Rolls and Spring Rolls
Wrapper: Egg rolls have a thicker skin and utilize a wonton or thick, yeast dough wrapper. Spring rolls have a more delicate, thin skin and use a spring roll wrapper. Filling: Egg rolls typically contain cabbage and meat.
What ingredients are in an eggroll? ›
This egg roll recipe calls for a ginger- and garlic-packed filling of pork, cabbage, and carrots. The filling is stuffed in a store-bought egg roll wrapper, which is sealed with a flour paste and fried to crispy perfection in hot peanut oil.
Why is an egg roll called an eggroll? ›
So, how did they become known as egg rolls? Most assume the name came from a dish published in a 1917 Chinese American Cookbook called “Dan Gun,” which translates to “Egg Roll.” This dish consists of vegetables and meat wrapped up in an egg and are sliced once wrapped up.
What is an American egg roll? ›
The egg roll is a variety of deep-fried appetizer served in American Chinese restaurants. It is a cylindrical, savory roll with shredded cabbage, chopped meat, or other fillings inside a thickly-wrapped wheat flour skin, which is fried in hot oil.
Are egg rolls healthy for you? ›
Worst: Egg Rolls
Sure, there are veggies in the filling. But egg rolls are anything but healthy. They're wrapped in dough and deep-fried. The result is an appetizer that packs more than 220 calories and 10 grams of fat in each one.
What are egg roll wrappers made of? ›
Unlike spring rolls, egg rolls are made with thick, doughy wrappers made with wheat flour and eggs. They blister up and become pocketed with delightful, oil-filled bubbles when deep-fried, making them simultaneously crunchy and chewy.
What is the pink stuff in egg rolls? ›
You MUST use ground pork--do not use ground beef or chicken or the weird pink stuff that is ground turkey. Just trust me on this. Also, make sure not to overstuff the egg rolls with filling--this was always my problem growing up because I wanted them to be thick.
What ethnicity are egg rolls? ›
Foodtimeline.org says, “egg rolls (and their lighter counterpart, spring rolls) date back to ancient China. It is quite likely that egg-roll type foods were made and consumed in the USA by the first Chinese settlers in the mid 1800's.” Okay, now we are getting somewhere.
Why do Americans call spring rolls egg rolls? ›
The exact origins of springs rolls and egg rolls are a bit unclear, though both have their roots in Chinese cuisine. While the jury is still out on the specifics, many food experts believe that spring rolls came first, and that they were adapted to become what was later on deemed the egg roll.
What is a New York style egg roll? ›
A typical 'New York-style' egg roll measures approximately two inches in diameter by six inches in length, with a thick, chewy, crispy, bumpy exterior skin, unlike Spring Rolls that have a paper-thin, smooth skin.
The White House Easter Egg Roll is a popular event hosted by the White House. The South Lawn of the White House is filled with exciting activities for the whole family, including storytime, games, live entertainment, and the traditional Easter Egg Roll.
What is the slang egg roll? ›
Street name, slang, or code word for 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). MDMA is commonly referred to as ecstasy. Note: Innumerable substances–legal or illicit or combinations thereof–are used to facilitate illegal activities.
What makes a spring roll a spring roll? ›
But what are they exactly? Spring rolls have a paper-thin wrapper that's made from flour and water. This crisp wrapper is so thin that it will shatter at the touch. These wrappers are filled with some combination of pork, shrimp, beans sprouts, and cabbage, and then fried.
Are egg rolls Chinese or Japanese? ›
Foodtimeline.org says, “egg rolls (and their lighter counterpart, spring rolls) date back to ancient China. It is quite likely that egg-roll type foods were made and consumed in the USA by the first Chinese settlers in the mid 1800's.” Okay, now we are getting somewhere.
Do egg rolls have dairy? ›
Egg roles usually have pork in them. And if they have no meat usually the veggies are made with a meat based broth(really depends). But then again the shell may have been made with milk or eggs in the mix. So usually no.
Are spring rolls healthy? ›
They're usually low in calories and fat and packed with nutrients. Spring rolls can be a healthy addition to your diet, depending on how they're prepared and what ingredients are used.
