Authentic Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Nem Ran Hay Cha Gio) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Authentic Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Nem Ran Hay Cha Gio) Recipe). This is a recipe I learned while traveling through Vietnam. The ingredients are relatively simple and easy to find in any grocery store. I've cooked this a number of times since getting back and it's always been a hit. They taste great with dipping sauce.

Brief

Prep 1hr

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 24 spring rolls

Authentic Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Nem Ran Hay Cha Gio) Recipe

Ingredients

2 ounces dried thin rice noodles

¾ cup ground chicken

¼ cup shrimp - washed

peeled

and cut into small pieces

2 large eggs

beaten

1 carrot

grated

4 wood fungus mushrooms

chopped

2 green onions

chopped

½ teaspoon white sugar

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

24 rice paper wrappers

2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Soak rice noodles in cold water until soft about 20 minutes. Drain well; cut into 2-inch long pieces.

Step 2

Combine the noodle pieces chicken shrimp eggs carrot wood fungus mushrooms and green onions in a large bowl. Sprinkle in sugar salt and black pepper; stir filling mixture well.

Step 3

Soak 1 rice paper wrapper in a shallow bowl of warm water to soften about 15 seconds. Remove from water and place on a damp cloth laid out on a flat surface.

Step 4

Place 1 tablespoon of filling mixture into the center of the softened rice paper. Fold the bottom edge into the center covering the filling. Fold in opposing edges and roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining rice paper wrappers soaking and filling each one individually.

Step 5

Heat oil in a work or large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Fry the spring rolls in batches of 3 or 4 until crisp and golden brown on both sides about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Information

Authentic Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Nem Ran Hay Cha Gio) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 132.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.5g 13%

Carbohydrates: 14.4g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 5.2g 8%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 5%

Cholesterol: 44.8mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 1076.9IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.3mg 25%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 1mg 2%

Folate: 21mcg 5%

Calcium: 19.3mg 2%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 9.7mg 4%

Potassium: 82.3mg 2%

Sodium: 225mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 47.2

*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.