Savory Hmong Pork Egg Rolls
These Savory Hmong Pork Egg Rolls are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, inspired by authentic Hmong cooking traditions. Made with a savory filling of ground pork, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, these egg rolls are wrapped in delicate rice paper. Perfectly crispy when fried, they make for an irresistible appetizer or snack that will impress your family and friends. Whether you're enjoying them during a special occasion or just as a tasty treat, these egg rolls are sure to bring joy to your table.
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Servings
150
Calories
21
Ingredients
Ingredients
bean thread noodles
10 1/2 ounces (soaked in hot water and cut into 3-inch lengths)
rice paper sheets
24 sheets (to be used for wrapping)
coleslaw mix
10-12 ounces (or substitute with 1 small cabbage and 2 carrots, shredded)
yellow onion
1 medium (finely chopped)
green onion
1 bunch (finely chopped)
cilantro
1 bunch (finely chopped)
ground pork
1 1/2 pounds (raw)
egg
1 (beaten (plus 1 extra for sealing))
black pepper
2 teaspoons (ground)
salt
2 teaspoons (to taste)
oyster sauce
2 tablespoons (for flavoring)
fish sauce
2 tablespoons
soy sauce
2 tablespoons
Thai red chili peppers
5 peppers (chopped (birds eye variety))
garlic clove
1 (chopped)
green onion
1 tablespoon (chopped (for flavor enhancement))
cilantro
1 tablespoon (chopped (for flavor enhancement))
lime juice
1 teaspoon (fresh or bottled)
MSG
1 dash (optional, for flavor)
fish sauce
1/4 cup
water
2 tablespoons (for mixture consistency)
Instructions
1
Begin by soaking the bean thread noodles in very hot water for about 10 minutes until softened. Drain and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process.
2
Using kitchen scissors, cut the noodles into 3-inch lengths and set them aside.
3
Finely chop the medium yellow onion, green onions, and cilantro. If you're using a whole cabbage and carrots instead of a pre-packaged coleslaw mix, shred them as well.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, soaked noodles, chopped vegetables, and the remaining ingredients, including the egg, black pepper, salt, oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, chopped Thai red chili peppers, garlic, and lime juice. Mix well until fully incorporated.
5
Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
6
To assemble the egg rolls, peel apart the rice paper sheets. Place about 1/2 cup of the pork mixture onto the center of each rice wrap. Carefully fold the sides over the filling and roll it up tightly. Seal the edge with a bit of beaten egg.
7
Once you have rolled all the egg rolls, fry them in the hot oil for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove them and place onto paper towels to drain excess oil.
8
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy your homemade Hmong egg rolls!
Nutrition Information
9.6g
Fat
6.9g
Carbs
7.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Savory Hmong Pork Egg Rolls?
These are a fusion appetizer made with ground pork, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs wrapped in rice paper and fried until crispy.
How many calories are in one serving of these egg rolls?
There are approximately 150 calories per serving.
What is the primary protein used in this recipe?
The primary protein used is 1 1/2 pounds of raw ground pork.
What type of noodles are required for the filling?
The recipe calls for 10 1/2 ounces of bean thread noodles.
How should I prepare the bean thread noodles?
Soak them in very hot water for 10 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water, and cut them into 3-inch lengths.
What can I use if I do not have a pre-packaged coleslaw mix?
You can substitute the coleslaw mix with 1 small cabbage and 2 carrots, shredded.
What type of wrapper is used for Hmong egg rolls?
This recipe uses 24 rice paper sheets for wrapping the filling.
How much fat is contained in a serving?
Each serving contains 9.6 grams of fat.
What is the protein content per serving?
There are 7.5 grams of protein in each serving.
How many carbohydrates are in these egg rolls?
Each serving has 6.9 grams of carbohydrates.
Are these egg rolls spicy?
They have a kick as the recipe includes 5 chopped Thai red chili peppers (birds eye variety).
Which sauces are used to season the pork mixture?
The mixture is seasoned with oyster sauce, fish sauce, and soy sauce.
How much garlic is needed for the recipe?
You will need 1 chopped garlic clove.
What fresh herbs are added to the filling?
The recipe includes 1 bunch of finely chopped cilantro and 1 bunch of green onions.
What kind of onion should I use?
Use one medium yellow onion, finely chopped.
How do you seal the egg rolls?
The edges of the rice paper are sealed using a bit of beaten egg.
How long do you fry the egg rolls for?
Fry them in hot oil for about 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
What temperature should be used for frying?
The oil should be heated in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Is MSG included in the ingredients?
One dash of MSG is listed as an optional ingredient for flavor enhancement.
How much filling goes into each rice paper wrap?
Place approximately 1/2 cup of the pork mixture onto the center of each wrap.
How should these egg rolls be served?
They should be served hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Is lime juice used in the recipe?
Yes, 1 teaspoon of fresh or bottled lime juice is added to the mixture.
Why is water added to the ingredient list?
Two tablespoons of water are used to help maintain the consistency of the filling mixture.
How much black pepper is used?
The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of ground black pepper.
How many eggs are required?
One egg is mixed into the filling, and another is used for sealing the wraps.
What are the main tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include Hmong cuisine, egg rolls, appetizer, snack, pork, fried, and authentic.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is soaking the bean thread noodles in hot water for 10 minutes.
What should I do after frying the rolls?
Remove them from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
How many rice paper sheets are needed?
You will need 24 sheets of rice paper.
What is the total ingredient count for this recipe?
There are 21 total ingredients used in this recipe.