Cha Gio Vietnamese Egg Rolls

4.6
(19)

These egg rolls freeze really well, so go ahead and make a double batch. Add shredded cabbage or julienned taro for a different twist. Add minced crab to make it even more flavorful.

7
7
7
7
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
2 dozen egg rolls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked bean threads (cellophane noodles)

  • 1 large dried shiitake mushroom

  • 1 pound ground pork

  • ½ pound shrimp, chopped

  • 1 large carrot, peeled and grated

  • 1 small shallot, minced

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons Vietnamese fish sauce

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons white sugar

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons ground black pepper

  • 24 egg roll wrappers

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • oil for deep frying

Directions

  1. Soak vermicelli and shiitake mushroom in warm water until pliable, about 15 minutes; drain well. Mince shiitake.

  2. Combine vermicelli, shiitake, pork, shrimp, carrot, shallot, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss well to break up pork and and evenly distribute filling ingredients.

  3. Lay 1 egg roll wrapper diagonally on a flat surface. Spread a scant 2 tablespoons of filling across the center of the wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling, then fold in side corners to enclose filling. Brush egg on top corner of wrapper and continue rolling to seal. Make additional egg rolls in same manner.

  4. Heat oil in a deep-fryer, wok, or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), or until a drop of water jumps on the surface.

  5. Fry egg rolls until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels or paper bags.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

228 Calories
14g Fat
14g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 228
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 464mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 174mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

You’ll Also Love