Cha gio

From the video “The Secret to the Ultimate Crispy Chả Giò (Fried Spring Rolls)” by Noms by Nancy. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Noms by Nancy. Steps are in our own words.

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Not spicy

Total time: ~10 min
Serves: ~7
Cost: ~$13.08*
Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients: 20

Ingredients

May contain gluten, egg, shellfish, fish

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The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$26.16*for the batch in the video

~$13.08*per serving

You save about ~$3.92* per serving (23% less*) than ordering it out — ~$7.84* for ~2 portions.

Cook it~$13.08*

Order out~$17*

Order out = a typical Ontario Southeast Asian restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

11 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 7 predicted from typical costs · not priced: taro, chicken bouillon, spring roll pastry

* Estimate, not a quote: 7 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Southeast Asian restaurant plate at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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mung bean thread noodlesmung bean thread noodlesestimated: Estimated: the video doesn't give this amount, so it's our model's best guess. Check it against the video.
wood ear mushroomwood ear mushroomestimated: Estimated: the video doesn't give this amount, so it's our model's best guess. Check it against the video.
2 and a half poundsground porkstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2eggsstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
4 tbspfish saucestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
little bitoyster saucestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
somechicken bouillonstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
somesugarstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
someblack pepperstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
spring roll pastryspring roll pastryestimated: Estimated: the video doesn't give this amount, so it's our model's best guess. Check it against the video.
a little biteggstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
cooking oilcooking oilestimated: Estimated: the video doesn't give this amount, so it's our model's best guess. Check it against the video.
somenuoc mam chamstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
somepickled carrots and daikonstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
somelettucestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
somemintstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.

stated said or written in the video · shown seen in the video · estimated our guess (7 here)

Nutrition & health

Not estimated: no amount for the main ingredient (nuoc mam cham).

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Steps

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Equipment

food peeler
box grater
knife
cutting board
mixing bowl
gloves
microwave
cast iron pan
tongs
wire cooling rack
chopsticks

What the video didn’t say

Exact amounts for taro, carrots, onion, noodles, mushrooms, oyster sauce, chicken bouillon, sugar, pepper, and oil are not specified.
Serving size and total preparation time were not stated.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Cha gio

What makes Noms by Nancy's Cha gio recipe and technique special?

Noms by Nancy's take on Cha gio focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Rolling too tight or loose causes filling to burst or rolls to unwrap. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Cha gio at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Cha gio recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Cha gio ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Cha gio can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Noms by Nancy's Cha gio?

This recipe utilizes approximately 20 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Cha gio?

The official cooking video by Noms by Nancy is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.