Cha Gio - Fried Spring Rolls

Ingredients

• •rice paper
• •ground pork
• •crab
• •taro
• •wood ear mushroom
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 medium onion, diced
• •fish sauce to taste
• •1 teaspoon star anise
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare all ingredients: rice paper, ground pork, crab. Having everything ready makes cooking smoother.

2. 2

   Season your main ingredient with salt, pepper, and fish sauce. Let marinate 1-2 hours.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Charring aromatics - this is essential for authentic Vietnamese flavor.

5. 5

   Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the main ingredients and cook low and slow for best results.

7. 7

   Season with fish sauce and star anise. Taste and adjust seasoning.

8. 8

   Serve immediately while hot.

9. 9

   Garnish and serve with traditional rice noodles.