Vietnamese Egg Rolls (Nhems)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 15
Vietnamese Egg Rolls (Nhems) recipe for a crunchy and flavorful appetizer
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 ounces cellophane noodles
3 chicken quarters , skinned and boned and ground
1 medium onion , finely chopped
3 green onions , chopped fined including the greens
4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
0.5 can water chestnuts , diced
1 tablespoon fish sauce ( Nuccman , this brand is so common it is sold in oriental section of any name grocery store )
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon dark soya sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1 can crabmeat , cartilage removed and meat flaked ( optional )
1/8 cup water
1/8 cup fish sauce
1/2 small lemon , juice of
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon flaked red chili pepper
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
3 green onions , chopped fine
20 sheets rice paper sheets ( banh trang )
2 eggs , well beaten
2 cups peanut oil
fish sauce ( Nuccman )
1 large lettuce leaf
mint leaf
fresh cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20
Calories
190
Sugar
3g
Fat
12g
Vietnamese egg rolls (Nhems) are a popular appetizer in Vietnamese cuisine. They are crispy and crunchy on the outside and filled with flavorful meat and herbs on the inside. They are usually served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce that complements their flavors perfectly. This recipe uses ground chicken, vegetables, and herbs to create a mouthwatering filling that is rolled up in rice paper and deep-fried until golden-brown and crispy. These egg rolls can be an excellent starter or a snack to be shared with friends and family.

Instructions

1.Soak the cellophane noodles in hot water for 10-15 minutes or until soft, drain and cut with scissors.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, onions, green onions, garlic, water chestnuts, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well.
3.Add the crab meat, cornstarch, dark soy sauce, and flaked red chili pepper. Combine all the ingredients once again.
4.In a separate mixing bowl, mix water, fish sauce, lemon juice, sugar, chopped garlic, and chopped green onions together well to make the dipping sauce.
5.Take one sheet of rice paper and put it in warm water until it’s soft.
6.Lay the rice paper out on a clean, flat surface. Place some of the meat mixture and noodles on the rice paper, leaving about 2 inches on each side. Add some lettuce, mint leaves, and cilantro on top of the meat mixture.
7.Roll up the egg roll and seal the ends with beaten egg. Repeat the process with the other egg rolls.
8.Heat the peanut oil in a deep fryer or a wok. Add the egg rolls and cook for around 3-4 minutes or until golden-brown and crispy.
9.Serve hot with the dipping sauce.

PROS

Vietnamese egg rolls (Nhems) are crunchy, flavorful appetizers that are perfect for any occasion.
They can be made ahead of time and frozen for future use.
They are also very versatile and can be filled with different meats, vegetables, and herbs according to your preference.

CONS

These egg rolls are deep-fried and can be high in calories and fat.
They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Some people may find rice paper difficult to work with.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These egg rolls can be a good source of protein and vitamins. The vegetables and herbs used in this recipe provide fiber, antioxidants, and other essential nutrients. Peanut oil used for frying may also have some health benefits like reducing cholesterol levels and promoting heart health.

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