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Cha Gio

Cha Gio

Vietnamese fried spring rolls with ground pork and glass noodles, wrapped in rice paper and deep-fried until golden.

45
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
60
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium Onion

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients: ground pork, shrimp, glass noodles, mushrooms, and rice paper wrappers.

  2. 2

    Soak glass noodles in hot water until soft, then drain and chop finely.

  3. 3

    Mix pork, shrimp, noodles, mushrooms, carrots, and seasonings. Stir until well combined.

  4. 4

    Dip rice paper briefly in warm water (3-5 seconds) until pliable but not soft.

  5. 5

    Place 2 tbsp filling near bottom of wrapper. Fold bottom up, fold sides in, and roll tightly.

  6. 6

    Deep fry at 350°F (175°C) for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy.

  7. 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.