# Cha gio (from Noms by Nancy)

Video: [The Secret to the Ultimate Crispy Chả Giò (Fried Spring Rolls)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKWy8h5M27Y) by [Noms by Nancy](https://www.youtube.com/@NomsbyNancy).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$13.08 per serving, ~$26.16 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$3.92* per serving (23%) vs ordering out (~$17.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- taro taro _(amount estimated)_
- carrots carrots _(amount estimated)_
- onion onion _(amount estimated)_
- a third shrimp
- mung bean thread noodles mung bean thread noodles _(amount estimated)_
- wood ear mushroom wood ear mushroom _(amount estimated)_
- 2 and a half pounds ground pork
- 2 eggs
- 4 tbsp fish sauce
- little bit oyster sauce
- some chicken bouillon
- some sugar
- some black pepper
- spring roll pastry spring roll pastry _(amount estimated)_
- a little bit egg
- cooking oil cooking oil _(amount estimated)_
- some nuoc mam cham
- some pickled carrots and daikon
- some lettuce
- some mint

## Steps

1. [1:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKWy8h5M27Y&t=74s) Peel and grate the taro and carrots.
2. [1:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKWy8h5M27Y&t=85s) Dice the onion.
3. [1:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKWy8h5M27Y&t=88s) Chop the shrimp.
4. [2:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKWy8h5M27Y&t=139s) Soak and chop the mung bean noodles and wood ear mushrooms.
5. [2:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKWy8h5M27Y&t=143s) Combine ground pork, shrimp, noodles, wood ear mushrooms, onion, taro, carrots, and eggs in a large bowl.
6. [3:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKWy8h5M27Y&t=185s) Season the mixture with fish sauce, oyster sauce, chicken bouillon, sugar, and black pepper, then mix well.
7. [3:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKWy8h5M27Y&t=204s) Test the seasoning by microwaving a small portion of the mixture.
8. [4:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKWy8h5M27Y&t=252s) Place a spring roll wrapper in a diamond shape, fold up one corner, and add filling.
9. [4:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKWy8h5M27Y&t=264s) Fold in both sides and roll up loosely, sealing the edge with beaten egg.
10. [6:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKWy8h5M27Y&t=374s) Heat oil in a cast iron pan to around 335 degrees Fahrenheit.
11. [7:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKWy8h5M27Y&t=436s) Fry the spring rolls in batches for about 8 minutes to cook the inside, then drain on a wire rack.
12. [7:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKWy8h5M27Y&t=453s) Increase heat and double-fry the spring rolls for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
13. [7:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKWy8h5M27Y&t=466s) Serve with dipping sauce, pickled vegetables, lettuce, and mint.

## 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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