Egg White Wraps
Thin, flexible egg white wraps made in a frying pan and filled with cabbage, cucumber, carrot and mint. Two servings in 20 minutes.
Storing and Planning Ahead
Best eaten at once. The unfilled wraps keep in the fridge for 2 days; fill them when you serve.
How to Make Egg White Wraps
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Whisk the cornflour with 3 tablespoons of the egg whites until smooth, then whisk in the rest with the pepper.
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Brush a 24 cm non-stick frying pan with a little of the oil and heat it over medium heat. Pour in a quarter of the batter and tilt the pan to coat it thinly. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until set, then flip for 20 seconds. Slide onto a plate.
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Repeat to make 4 wraps, oiling the pan lightly between them.
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Toss the cabbage, cucumber, carrot and mint with the lime juice. Divide between the wraps, roll up and serve.
Worth Knowing
- Use a non-stick pan; egg white sheets tear when they stick.
- If a wrap cracks, patch it with a spoonful of fresh batter and cook for 20 seconds more.
- Pat the vegetables dry so that the lime juice does not run out of the roll.
Some Background
Think crepe, not tortilla. An egg white wrap is a thin sheet of cooked egg white, and a spoonful of cornflour makes it strong enough to roll without tearing. It is gluten free.
Whisk the cornflour with a little of the whites first, so that no lumps form, then add the rest. Pour thin layers into a lightly oiled pan, because a thick layer turns spongy and cracks when it bends. Cook until the top is no longer wet, then flip for a few seconds. That is all each sheet needs. Egg whites set fast, so keep the pan at medium and work one wrap at a time.
The filling is a cold crunch: shredded cabbage, cucumber, carrot, mint and lime juice. Eat it with your hands. Roll the wrap while it is warm and pliable, and eat it at once, because the cucumber leaks into the egg within the hour. Pat the vegetables dry first so the lime juice does not run out of the roll.
Good Alongside
Fresh pineapple · A bowl of berries · Steamed rice
Ingredient Swaps
- Lemon is the everyday swap for lime in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.
Questions About Egg White Wraps
How long does Egg White Wraps take to make?
About 20 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.
What are the key tips for making Egg White Wraps?
Use a non-stick pan; egg white sheets tear when they stick. If a wrap cracks, patch it with a spoonful of fresh batter and cook for 20 seconds more. Pat the vegetables dry so that the lime juice does not run out of the roll.
What should I serve with Egg White Wraps?
Fresh pineapple; A bowl of berries; Steamed rice.
Is Egg White Wraps suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, kidney-friendly, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Egg White Wraps?
About 173 kcal per serving, with 21 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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