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Directions
1 lb ground pork
1 lb peeled shrimp 1 pkg frozen french style green beans 3
medium sized potatoes cut into strips 1/4" wide x 1/8" thick x 1"
long 2 carrots, grated
2 stalks celery, chopped fine Salt, black pepper and paprika
to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped fine 1 pack Egg roll wrappers (Doll
Spring roll shells from Chinese store) Fresh shredded cabbage can be
used instead of green beans and bean sprouts can be added if desired.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the pork, discard some of the
grease, leaving 3 tbsp in the pan. Brown the garlic and saute the
onions. Add the potatoes, green beans, chopped celery and grated
carrots. Add 3 cups hot water and cook 15 minutes in uncovered
skillet or Dutch oven, adding seasoning. Add the shrimp 10 minutes
before finished cooking.
Put cooked mixture into colander and allow to drain until cool. Roll
in wrappers and fry in skillet in 1/2" oil 5 to 10 minutes.
Sweet and sour sauce can be bought at Winn-Dixie or you can make
your own.
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Servings: 50 servings
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