Quang's Spring Rolls

Prep Steps

• 1/2 head cabbage into chunks {do:cut}
• 8 oz carrots, peeled, into chunks {do:cut}
• 2 small onions into quarters {do:cut}
• 6 cloves garlic {do:mince}

Noodles & Vegetables

Soak in hot water for 3–5 minutes, then drain well and roughly chop into small pieces...

• 2 bundles bean thread vermicelli

In a food processor, pulse until finely minced...

• 1/2 head cabbage, cut into chunks
• 8 oz carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 small onions, cut into quarters

The Filling

In a large bowl, combine the minced vegetables and chopped noodles with...

• 1 1/2 lbs ground pork
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1 tsp kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}

Mix until completely combined, then form into golf-ball-size portions, about 1 1/2 oz each.

Wrap the Rolls

Have ready...

• 50 spring roll wrappers, about 2 packs of 25

Set a portion of filling near one corner of a wrapper, without overstuffing. Roll that corner up and over the filling, fold in the left and right sides, then roll it forward into a tight, neat roll. Wet the last edge with water (or egg white mixed with water) to seal.

Cook the Rolls

Option: Deep Fry {id:cook.fry, skill:medium}

Shatteringly crisp, the way Quang makes them.

In a deep pot or fryer, heat to 350°F...

• 6 cups peanut oil

Fry in batches until the wrappers are deep golden and the pork is cooked through, 4–5 minutes. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.

Option: Air Fry {id:cook.air, cooktime:+10, cal:-40, fat:-5}

Lighter and still crunchy.

Heat the air fryer to 390°F. Brush or mist the rolls all over with...

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil, in a spray bottle

Arrange in a single layer without touching and air fry 10–12 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and the filling reaches 160°F. Work in batches.

The Dipping Sauce

In a medium bowl, stir together until dissolved...

• 1 cup Sprite
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 tbsp fish sauce
• 6 cloves garlic, minced

The sweet and salty sauce is just right with the hot, crispy rolls.