Cha Gio
Vietnamese fried spring rolls with ground pork and glass noodles, wrapped in rice paper and deep-fried until golden.
Ingredients
- •1 teaspoon Salt
- •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- •2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- •3 cloves Garlic
- •1 medium Onion
Instructions
- 1
Gather all ingredients: ground pork, shrimp, glass noodles, mushrooms, and rice paper wrappers.
- 2
Soak glass noodles in hot water until soft, then drain and chop finely.
- 3
Mix pork, shrimp, noodles, mushrooms, carrots, and seasonings. Stir until well combined.
- 4
Dip rice paper briefly in warm water (3-5 seconds) until pliable but not soft.
- 5
Place 2 tbsp filling near bottom of wrapper. Fold bottom up, fold sides in, and roll tightly.
- 6
Deep fry at 350°F (175°C) for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- 7
Drain on paper towels. Serve with nuoc cham dipping sauce, lettuce, and fresh herbs.
💡 Do not over-soak the rice paper or it will become gummy during frying.