Egg Roll vs. Spring Roll

First lets get something out of the way. Egg rolls and spring rolls are NOT the same thing. Yes, I know this is a shock to most of you but I did my research and here are my findings.

Characteristics of spring rolls:

•  ALWAYS rolled in rice paper
• Can be served fresh like so:
• May be stuffed with only veggies or meat, rice vermicelli ( thin noodles), and herbs. All dipped in a peanut sauce. 

Also called "summer rolls"

• OR they may be fried like so: 
•  Rolled in spring roll wrappers (rice- based) making for a thin, crispy crust.
• Can be stuffed with meat, veggies, and seafood.
• Typically Vietnamese or Thai

Fried spring roll

Characteristics of egg rolls:

• Rolled in wonton wrappers (egg noodle dough) making for a thick, crunchy crust.
• Egg rolls are typically Chinese but can be used to describe many different types of foods.

Egg roll