Lauren Hayes 5h ago

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Cha gio (chả giò) is a Vietnamese fried spring roll with a thin, crispy wrapper and a savory filling of pork, shrimp, taro, carrot, wood ear mushrooms, and glass noodles. This homemade cha gio recipe makes about 50 rolls, making it suitable for family meals, Tết celebrations, parties, and gatherings. Ground pork and shrimp create a juicy, savory filling, while taro, carrot, wood ear mushrooms, and glass noodles add contrasting textures. The recipe focuses on moisture control to keep the wrappers crisp. The vegetables are dried before mixing, the shrimp are drained thoroughly, the rolls are chilled for at least 30 minutes before frying, and the spring rolls are fried in small batches at about 302°F (150°C). Serve cha gio with lettuce, cucumber, fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, and Vietnamese fish sauce dipping sauce. The traditional serving style involves wrapping each crispy roll with fresh greens and herbs before dipping it into nước chấm. The complete recipe takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, including 1 hour 15 minutes of preparation, 30 minutes of chilling, and 45 minutes of frying.