Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. ground pork
  • 2 oz. cooked crab meat
  • 1/4 lb. carrot, shredded
  • 1/4 lb. onion, shredded
  • 1 Tbsp. dried tree ears
  • 1/2 pkg. cellophane noodles
  • 3 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. m.s.g.
  • 12 middle rice paper wrappers
  • 1 egg
  • peanut or vegetable oil for frying

Method

  • Soak tree ears in hot water until they inflate, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain, rinse well and chop.
  • Soak cellophane noodles with cold water until pliable, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain and with scissors, cut them into 2-inch lengths.
  • Mix pork, crab, carrot, onion, salt, pepper, m.s.g, egg yolk, tree ears and noodles in a large bowl.
  • Coat each rice paper wrapper with hot water by using pastry brush.
  • Allow to stand a few moments to soften.
  • Place a good tablespoon of filling mixture into a rice paper.
  • Fold it up neatly (use egg white to seal).
  • Deep-fry the folded rolls in oil at 350° to 375° immediately until golden brown.
  • Place browned rolls on end in colander to drain off oil.
  • Serve hot with nuoc mam dipping sauce or without.