Chả Giò Recipe

Chả giò (or Vietnamese egg rolls) is one of the most well-loved Asian appetizers. These rolls were a big part of my childhood, as my grandmother used to make them at every family gathering.

Crispy on the outside and flavorsome on the inside, chả giò is a perfect dish to enjoy with your loved ones on any occasion. The golden rolls are normally paired with fresh vegetables and sweet-savory Vietnamese-style dipping sauce.

If you’ve been looking for a simple way to make this fantastic dish at home, you’re in the right place. Check out today’s recipe and cook delicious egg rolls for your family!

Chả Giò – A Classic Vietnamese Dish for Appetizer

Chả giò is a Vietnamese appetizer made with ground meat and vegetables wrapped in rice paper (or other kinds of wrappers) and deep-fried. The term “chả giò” is popular in the Southern part of Vietnam. If you travel to the Northern part of Vietnam, the locals call this dish ném rán.

While ground pork is the most common choice for the filling, the Vietnamese also use shrimp, crab, chicken, or tofu (for the vegetarian versions). Depending on the household, some people like to add carrots and taro, while others prefer mushrooms or jicama.

In Vietnam, they usually serve chả giò at the start of a formal banquet. They also enjoy these rolls with rice or vermicelli noodles in some popular Vietnamese dishes, like bún thịt nướng being the most famous one.

Necessary Tools for Preparing Chả Giò

The following list of kitchen tools is all you need to cook up some yummy Vietnamese egg rolls.

Ingredients of Chả Giò

To gather all the needed ingredients as below, I suggest taking a quick trip to the nearest Asian store or market.

Step-by-step Instructions on Making Chả Giò

Now that you’ve had all the required tools and ingredients, it’s time to cook! Follow these steps for tasty Vietnamese-style egg rolls.

Step 1: Prepare The Filling

Slice the taro, wood ear mushrooms, and carrot thinly. Mince the shallots.

Put the ground pork, ground shrimp, taro, carrots, wood ear mushrooms, and shallots in a large bowl.

Next, season the mixture with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of pepper, ½ teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce. Mix well and refrigerate the filling for 20 minutes.

Step 2: Make The Egg Rolls

Beat an egg in a small bowl. Next, spread a wrapper on a flat surface.

Fold one end of the wrapper and place some filling on the folded part. Don’t add too much filling, or the rolls might break apart.

Then, fold the two sides of the wrapper over the filling.

Carefully roll the wrapper up. Use the beaten egg to seal the edge to help the roll keep its form when frying.

Place the finished rolls on a plate. Repeat the above steps until you run out of the filling.

Step 3: Fry The Egg Rolls

Pour cooking oil into a pan. You should add enough oil to cover the egg rolls slightly. Once the oil is heated, add the rolls and fry them over medium heat until golden brown and crispy. Remember to flip them occasionally so all sides are cooked.

Lastly, transfer your perfectly cooked chả giò onto paper towels to absorb the excess oil.

More Tips in Preparing Chả Giò

The section will provide you with handy tips and tricks to improve the texture of these rolls and help you make them easier.

Best Way To Serve And Store Chả Giò

Chả giò makes for an excellent appetizer when served with fresh vegetables. Moreover, these egg rolls also taste phenomenal when paired with rice or vermicelli noodles.

The locals especially love to enjoy them with Vietnamese bún thịt nướng. For the pairing sauce, you can dip them in sweet and savory fish sauce, chili sauce, or a mixture of mayonnaise and chili sauce.

For the leftover rolls, put them in airtight containers and refrigerate them for up to 4 days. When you need to reheat these foods, air fry them for about 5 minutes at 325°F or let them sit in the oven at 350°F for the same amount of time.

Moreover, you can also freeze the uncooked rolls in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Better yet, you don’t need to defrost them before frying. Simply add about 5 minutes to the cooking time.

Let Vietnamese Egg Rolls Start Your Meal!

Vietnamese egg rolls will always be on my list of the most delicious dishes of all time, and after this post, I’m certain that it will be on yours, too! Although you might find wrapping chả giò a bit tricky at first, your efforts will pay off in the end.

Since there’s no “wrong way” to make the filling, feel free to alter the recipe and create your version of egg rolls! Are you having a blast with these scrumptious rolls? If yes, please press the like button and share this recipe with your families and friends!