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Crispy Cha Gio Bowl

Crispy spring rolls meet charred pork in a vibrant Vietnamese bowl—lettuce, herbs, pickled vegetables, and a tangy fish sauce dip. TikTok-easy, restaurant-quality vibes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
425
Protein
22g
Crispy Cha Gio Bowl
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk fish sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, sugar, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute. Pan-fry spring rolls until golden and crispy, 8–10 minutes total, turning halfway. Transfer to a paper towel.

  3. Step 3

    In the same skillet, brown ground pork over medium-high, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

  4. Step 4

    Divide lettuce and fresh herbs between two bowls. Top each with cooked pork and four crispy spring rolls.

  5. Step 5

    Pour fish sauce dipping liquid over the bowl or serve alongside. Eat by breaking the rolls into bites and dipping into the sauce.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spoon
  • paper towels
  • two serving bowls

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