Fried Soul Rolls Recipes

FRIED SOUL ROLLS

Steps:

• For the fried soul rolls: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Poke holes with a fork into the sweet potatoes, rub the skins with a 1/2 teaspoon of oil, then roast directly on the rack until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
• Cut the cooled sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces (the skins can be removed or stay on).
• Heat a large skillet over high heat. In a medium bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the sweet potatoes in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to brown before turning them in the pan. Cook for another minute, then stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Add the beans, lemon juice and zest. Allow to heat until just warmed through; add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Place a clean kitchen towel on the countertop and fill a large bowl with warm water. Take one of the rice paper wrappers and dip it quickly into the water. Allow any excess water to drip off, so that it is just barely damp, then lay it down on the towel.
• Working with one roll at a time, place a handful (about 1/3 cup) of the baby kale in the center of the wrapper. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the sweet potato-bean mixture evenly on top of the baby kale.
• Pull the edge of the wrapper closest to you up over the top of the filling, then fold the top of the wrapper over the filling toward the bottom edge. Pull the left and right sides toward the center, so that the roll is starting to look like a rectangle.
• Roll the wrapper so that it resembles a cigar; dampen your fingers in water and run them across the edges of the wrapper to make sure to have a secure seal all the way around. Repeat to make a total of 6 rolls; cover with a lightly dampened towel until you are ready to fry them.
• Heat the remaining canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Using tongs, carefully place the rolls in the hot oil, turning occasionally until golden brown on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes total. Drain on paper towels and then serve immediately with the Honey Vinegar Hot Sauce for dipping.
• For the honey vinegar hot sauce: Whisk together the vinegar, honey and hot sauce in a small bowl. Season with salt. Makes about 1/2 cup.

MERT'S SOUL ROLLS

Steps:

• Mix together the chicken, collards, rice and black-eyed peas in a bowl.
• Heat the vegetable oil to 375 degrees F in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Line up the egg roll wrappers with one corner pointed toward you. Place a heaping tablespoon of the filling in the center of each wrapper. Fold the near corner up over the mixture, then fold in the left and right corners. Brush a bit of the beaten egg on the final corner to help seal the egg rolls, and then roll up into a package.
• In batches, fry the egg rolls in the hot oil until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels or a rack.
• Transfer the egg rolls to a serving plate and top with spicy honey mustard if desired.

SOUL ROLLS

Steps:

• For the rolls: Unwrap the spring rolls and place on a cutting board. Cover your spring roll wrappers with a slightly damp towel to keep them from drying out.
• In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey with the seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic and onions.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons sunflower oil. Add the turkey mixture and saute until browned and cooked through, breaking up the meat with a spoon as it cooks. Remove from the heat and let cool before assembling the rolls.
• Spread out one spring roll wrapper. In the center of the wrapper, with an inch or two of space around each side, layer some shredded cabbage, a few tablespoons turkey mixture and 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Fold the wrapper sides in and wrap tightly. Repeat with the remaining mixture and wrappers.
• Fill a deep, heavy skillet or fry pan just under halfway with sunflower oil. Heat the oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
• Carefully drop in 2 to 4 rolls, depending on the size of the skillet. Let the rolls cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain the rolls on a paper towel-lined plate.
• For the dipping sauces: In a small bowl, mix half the BBQ sauce with 3 tablespoons peach syrup. In another small bowl, mix the remaining BBQ sauce with 3 tablespoons pineapple syrup.
• Serve the rolls with the dipping sauces.
• This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.