Cha Gio Vietnamese Egg Rolls

Ingredients and Weight:

• 24 rice paper wrappers (8 inches)
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound cooked shrimp, chopped
• 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, chopped
• 8 ounces carrots, shredded
• 8 ounces cabbage, shredded
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 10 minutes per batch

Difficulty Level:

• 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, shrimp, mushrooms, carrots, cabbage, green onions, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, and black pepper. Mix well.
2. Place a rice paper wrapper in a shallow bowl of warm water for 10 seconds, until it becomes pliable.
3. Place the wrapper on a flat surface and spoon about 1/4 cup of filling onto the bottom of the wrapper.
4. Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling, then roll it up tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
5. Dip the ends of the egg roll in the beaten egg to seal.
6. Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan to 375°F (190°C).
7. Fry the egg rolls in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Drain the egg rolls on paper towels and serve with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per egg roll
• Protein: 15 grams
• Fat: 10 grams
• Carbohydrates: 25 grams
• Fiber: 2 grams
• Sodium: 500 mg

Dish Characteristics:

• Crispy and flavorful
• Combination of meat, vegetables, and herbs
• Perfect appetizer or light meal
• Suitable for dipping with various sauces

User Comments:

• "These egg rolls are the perfect blend of flavors and textures."
• "I love that they are not too greasy and have a nice crunch."
• "The dipping sauce really enhances the taste."
• "This dish is a great way to try Vietnamese cuisine."
• "I highly recommend trying these egg rolls."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overfill the rice paper wrappers, or they will break.
• Be careful not to fry the egg rolls at too high a temperature, or they will burn.
• Serve the egg rolls immediately for the best crispiness.
• If you cannot find shiitake mushrooms, you can substitute with oyster mushrooms or button mushrooms.
• For a vegetarian version, omit the pork and shrimp and add more vegetables to the filling.