Chả Giò (Crispy Pork Spring Rolls)

Ingredients

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• 16 rice paper or spring roll wrappers
• 1 lb (450 g) ground pork
• 1 cup carrot, finely shredded
• 1 cup cellophane noodles, soaked and chopped
• 1/2 cup wood ear mushrooms, soaked and minced
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp neutral oil

Let’s make it

1. Mix pork, carrot, noodles, mushrooms, egg, fish sauce, soy sauce, and pepper.
2. Soften the wrappers if needed and fill, then roll tightly and seal the edges.
3. Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat and pan-fry the rolls in batches, turning until all sides are crisp and the pork reaches 71 C/160 F.
4. Drain on paper towels and serve with lettuce and dipping sauce.