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Cha Gio (Vietnamese Egg Rolls)

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Vietnamese
  • Diet: Pork

Description

Delicious and crispy Vietnamese egg rolls filled with ground pork, vegetables, and mushrooms, perfect for sharing.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1 cup finely chopped jicama
  • 1/2 cup chopped wood ear mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup soaked and chopped cellophane noodles
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • Rice paper or wheat-based wrappers
  • Vegetable oil for frying


Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground pork, carrots, jicama, wood ear mushrooms, and cellophane noodles.
  2. Season the mixture with fish sauce, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
  3. Take a wrapper and place a small amount of filling near one edge.
  4. Tightly roll the wrapper, folding in the sides to secure the filling.
  5. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
  6. Fry the rolls until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking.
  7. Drain on paper towels and serve with nuoc cham or in vermicelli bowls.

Notes

Serve with lettuce and herbs for wrapping, and enjoy with a homemade dipping sauce.