Pan-Fried Pork and Mushroom Egg Rolls with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce

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Crunchy Vietnamese egg rolls filled with ground pork and shiitake mushrooms, served with a tangy and sweet nuoc cham dipping sauce. This vietnamese-inspired vietnamese ready in about 55 minutes pairs ground pork, medium, shredded carrot, soaked and chopped glass noodles for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

★ 4.5 (13 ratings) Prep: 40 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Vietnamese cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup soaked chopped shiitake mushrooms, 1 medium shredded carrot, 1/2 cup soaked chopped glass noodles, 3 sliced green onions, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; mix thoroughly until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Place one egg roll wrapper on a flat surface with one corner pointing towards you; spoon 2 tbsp filling in a line about 2 inches from the corner; fold corner over filling, fold sides inward, then roll tightly; seal edge with 2 tbsp water.
  3. Step 3: Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat until oil reaches 350°F; fry egg rolls in batches for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and crispy; drain on paper towels.
  4. Step 4: For dipping sauce, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1 minced garlic clove, and optional sliced red chili until sugar dissolves; serve alongside hot egg rolls.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Fried Pork and Mushroom Egg Rolls with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 55 minutes (40 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Fried Pork and Mushroom Egg Rolls with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground pork from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Fried Pork and Mushroom Egg Rolls with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Fried Pork and Mushroom Egg Rolls with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Fried Pork and Mushroom Egg Rolls with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce?

Vietnamese vietnamese like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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