For a taste of delectable Vietnamese cuisine, look no further than cha gio, also known as Vietnamese egg rolls. These crispy, golden-brown rolls are filled with a flavorful combination of pork, shrimp, vegetables, and herbs. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, we have compiled a comprehensive guide to help you craft the perfect cha gio. This article will provide you with step-by-step instructions and valuable tips to ensure that your egg rolls turn out crispy, flavorful, and authentic. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate cha gio.
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CHA GIO VIETNAMESE EGG ROLLS
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.
Provided by Joann Lai
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls Egg Roll Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Soak vermicelli and shiitake mushroom in warm water until pliable, about 15 minutes; drain well. Mince shiitake.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Fry egg rolls until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels or paper bags.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 463.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
VIETNAMESE FRIED SPRING ROLLS
Cha gio When Noi came to America in 1975, banh trang - Vietnamese rice flour wrappers - weren't available, so the use of wheat wrappers from Singapore and China became widespread throughout the immigrant community. While it's easier to get banh trang these days, Noi still uses the wheat wrappers for this recipe.
Provided by Bich Minh Nguyen
Categories Mushroom Pork Shellfish Appetizer Fry Cocktail Party Shrimp Carrot Spring Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 50 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Make dipping sauce:
- Stir together sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients, then chill, covered, at least 2 hours.
- Prepare filling:
- Put noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water by several inches. Soak, pulling noodles apart and stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Drain noodles and cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces (you should have about 3 cups), then transfer to another large bowl.
- Put mushrooms in a bowl and cover with hot water by several inches. Soak 15 minutes. Drain and rinse mushrooms thoroughly, then drain again. Trim off and discard any hard parts from mushrooms. Finely chop mushrooms. (You should have about 2 cups.) Add to noodles.
- Pulse shallot and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped, then add to noodles along with carrots, pork, fish sauce, sugar, pepper, and salt. Pulse shrimp in processor until coarsely ground. (Do not overprocess or it will become pasty.) Add shrimp to noodle mixture. Mix with your hands until well combined. Chill filling, covered with plastic wrap, until cold.
- Assemble rolls:
- Line 2 trays with wax paper.
- Transfer one fourth of filling to a small bowl and keep remainder chilled, covered. Place 1 wrapper on a work surface, keeping remaining wrappers covered with a clean kitchen towel (to prevent them from drying out). Cut wrapper diagonally in half to form 2 triangles. With long side of 1 triangle nearest you, put 2 tablespoons filling along middle of long edge of triangle, and shape filling into a thin 5-inch log. Fold left and right corners of wrapper over filling, overlapping slightly and aligning bottom edges. (Wrapper will resemble an open envelope.) Dab top corner with yolk, then roll up wrapper away from you into a long thin roll, making sure ends stay tucked inside. Place on a tray, seam side down. Repeat with remaining triangle. Make more rolls in same manner with remaining wrappers and filling, keeping trays of rolls chilled, loosely covered, until ready to fry.
- Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a 5- to 6-quart pot over moderately high heat until it registers 365°F on thermometer. Fry rolls in batches of 5 or 6, keeping rolls apart during first minute of frying to prevent sticking, until golden brown and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. (Return oil to 365°F between batches.) Transfer as fried to a colander lined with paper towels and drain rolls upright 2 to 3 minutes. To eat, wrap hot or warm rolls in lettuce leaves and tuck in mint and cilantro leaves. Serve with dipping sauce.
- *Available at Asian markets and Uwajimaya (800-889-1928).
Tips:
- To make the egg rolls crispy, make sure to fry them in hot oil (at least 350°F or 175°C).
- If you don't have a deep fryer, you can also shallow fry the egg rolls in a large skillet with about 1 inch of oil.
- To make sure the egg rolls are cooked through, fry them for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the egg rolls immediately with dipping sauce.
- For the dipping sauce, you can use a variety of sauces, such as sweet and sour sauce, hoisin sauce, or fish sauce.
- To make the egg rolls ahead of time, you can fry them and then freeze them. When you're ready to serve, reheat them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until they are heated through.
Conclusion:
Cha gio, or Vietnamese egg rolls, are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are relatively easy to make, and can be made ahead of time. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect cha gio that will impress your family and friends.
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