Cha Gio (Fried Spring Rolls)

Crispy deep-fried rolls filled with ground pork, wood ear mushrooms, and glass noodles. The wrapper is bubbly and golden.

45mTime
MediumDifficulty
6 pplServings
VietnameseCuisine
Cha Gio (Fried Spring Rolls)

Ingredients

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Proteins

1
  • 1 lb Ground Pork

Produce

2
  • 1/4 cup Dried Wood Ear Mushrooms
  • 1 small Carrot

Dairy & Eggs

1
  • 1 whole Egg

Grains & Starches

2
  • 1 package Spring Roll Wrappers
  • 2 bundle Glass Noodles

Sauces & Oils

2
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil Frying

Spices & Seasoning

1
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Pantry

1
  • 1 tsp Sugar

10 items

Tags

AppetizerPorkPartyFriedVietnameseCrispyClassic

Instructions

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Soak glass_noodles and dried_wood_ear_mushrooms in warm water for 15 mins. Drain well and cut noodles into 1-inch lengths.

Mix ground_pork, mushrooms, noodles, carrot, egg, fish_sauce, black_pepper, and sugar in a bowl thoroughly.

Place a spoonful of filling on a spring_roll_wrappers. Fold corner up, sides in, and roll tightly. Seal with egg wash if needed.

Heat vegetable_oil_frying in a wok or deep pan to 350°F (175°C).

Fry rolls in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Drain on wire rack. Serve with lettuce leaves for wrapping and Nuoc Cham sauce.