Vietnamese Shrimp and Pork Egg Rolls (Cha Gio Tom Thit)
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The holidays are around the corner and that means one thing. Gaining weight with lots of good food.
One of my favorite dishes to make during the Holidays is Vietnamese shrimp and pork egg rolls (Chả Giò Cuốn Tôm Thịt). It’s a combination of traditional Vietnamese egg rolls (Cha Gio) and whole shrimp. Carry a basket of these bad boys to a dinner party and you’ll be the life of the party… or at least until the egg rolls runs out.
If you don’t like pork or would like a simpler appetizer, check out the shrimp version.
Vietnamese Shrimp and Pork Egg Rolls (Chả Giò Cuốn Tôm Thịt)
Ingredients
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp. Leave the tail for a "handle" for a more beautiful presentation.
- Set aside 10 shrimp (no tail) for the pork mixture.
- In a small bowl, season shrimp with tails with oyster sauce and sugar.
- Mince the reserved 10 shrimp into a paste and combine with ground pork in a bowl.
- Season the ground pork mixture with green onion, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil and black pepper.
- Assemble the egg rolls. See step-by-step picture above.
- In a wok or large skillet, add about 2 inches of oil and heat to 325°F.
- Add as many egg rolls that can fit without overcrowding.
- Deep fry for about 4 minutes per batch. Transfer egg rolls to a wire rack or plate lined with paper towels to drain off excess oil.
- Serve immediately for best results with a sweet chili dipping sauce.
Notes
You can also assemble the egg rolls in advance and keep them in the freezer. No need to defrost once you are ready to fry. The cooking time will increase slightly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
106Fat
3 gSat. Fat
1 gCarbs
10 gFiber
0 gNet carbs
9 gSugar
0 gProtein
10 gSodium
190 mgCholesterol
65 mgThe values provided should be considered estimates. Factors such as brands purchased, natural variations in fresh ingredients, etc. will change the nutritional information in any recipe. To obtain accurate nutritional information for a recipe, use your preferred nutrition calculator to determine nutritional information with the actual ingredients and quantities used.