Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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5
servings
0.5 pound

pork loin

with a little fat

0.5 unit

onion

small

1 unit

celery stalk

cut into 3-inch pieces

0.75 tsp

salt

0.75 tsp

black pepper

freshly ground

0.5 pound

shrimp

large, whole, unshelled

6 tbsp

canola oil

8 unit

tofu

firm, pressed

0.5 cup

onion

finely chopped

4 unit

garlic

finely chopped

0.5 cup

green cabbage

shredded

0.5 cup

carrot

julienned

0.5 cup

string beans

trimmed and julienned

1 tsp

fish sauce

0.5 cup

jicama

julienned

30 unit

spring roll wrappers

8-inch square

2 unit

egg yolks

beaten

1 cup

canola oil

for frying

1 cup

rice vinegar

2 unit

garlic

minced

2 unit

fresh chiles

thinly sliced, to taste

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare the filling: Boil water in a saucepan.

Step 2
~3 min

Add pork, onion, celery, salt, and pepper to the boiling water and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3
~3 min

Remove pork and let it cool.

Step 4
~3 min

Reserve the broth.

Step 5
~3 min

Slice the cooled pork into cubes.

Step 6
~3 min

Cut the heads off shrimp and peel the shells.

Step 7
~3 min

Process shrimp heads and shells in a food processor.

Step 8
~3 min

Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour, then strain.

Step 9
~3 min

Devein and julienne shrimp bodies.

Step 10
~3 min

Heat oil in a skillet or wok and cook the pork until browned and crisp.

Step 11
~3 min

Remove pork and drain on paper towels.

Step 12
~3 min

Sear tofu in the same oil until lightly browned.

Step 13
~3 min

Drain tofu and pat dry.

Step 14
~3 min

Slice tofu into small cubes.

Step 15
~3 min

Sauté onion and garlic until softened.

Step 16
~3 min

Add cabbage, carrot, and string beans and sauté until slightly softened.

Step 17
~3 min

Season with salt and pepper.

Step 18
~3 min

Pour in reserved shrimp juice and pork broth and simmer.

Step 19
~3 min

Add fish sauce, pork, shrimp, tofu, and jicama.

Step 20
~3 min

Cook until shrimp are cooked through.

Step 21
~3 min

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 22
~3 min

Cool the filling and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Step 23
~3 min

Drain the cooled filling to remove excess moisture.

Step 24
~3 min

Assemble the spring rolls: Place spring roll wrappers on a baking sheet and cover with a damp towel.

Step 25
~3 min

Cut a stack of wrappers into equal squares.

Step 26
~3 min

Place a whole wrapper with a corner pointed toward you.

Step 27
~3 min

Place a smaller square in the middle and add filling.

Step 28
~3 min

Fold the wrapper over the filling, tucking the end underneath the smaller square.

Step 29
~3 min

Fold the right and left sides over the filling.

Step 30
~3 min

Seal the edges with beaten egg yolk.

Step 31
~3 min

Cover the completed spring rolls.

Step 32
~3 min

Fry the rolls in batches in hot oil until golden brown.

Step 33
~3 min

Drain on paper towels.

Step 34
~3 min

Serve hot with a dipping sauce made of vinegar, garlic, and chiles.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the filling is well-drained to prevent soggy spring rolls.

Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.

Serve immediately for best crispness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Filling can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Moderate
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as an appetizer or snack.

Pair with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vietnamese noodle salad
Cucumber salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Vietnam

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and appetizer

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Lunar New Year
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack
Appetizer
Family gathering

Popularity Score

78/100

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