soul roll

English

Etymology

soul (as in soul food) + roll (as in egg roll)

Noun

soul roll (plural soul rolls)

  1. A food consisting of soul food (such as collard greens, black-eyed peas, chicken and rice, or brisket) wrapped in a wonton or egg roll wrapper.
    • 2014 November 4, Lutishia Lovely, Mind Your Own Business, Kensington Books, →ISBN, page 56:
      "[...] a soul roll!" Her eyes twinkled with excitement as she looked at Toussaint. Saying nothing , Toussaint quickly finished off the first egg roll half and picked up the second one.
    • 2022 October 4, Abby Collette, Soul of a Killer, Penguin, →ISBN, page 4:
      Koby's buttery, flaky golden-brown biscuits, [...] had been surpassed by Mama Zola's soul rolls.
    • 2024 November 12, Fodor's Travel Guides, Fodor's Carolinas & Georgia, Fodor's Travel, →ISBN:
      Soul Rolls: egg roll wraps filled with black-eyed peas, rice, chicken, and collard greens.
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