How to Make Laotian Egg Rolls

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner while ground chicken is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic alternative.

rice paper

🥗Healthier: lettuce leaves

💰Cheaper: thin tortillas

Lettuce leaves reduce carbs, and tortillas are often more accessible.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper maintains spice while paprika adds color and mild flavor.

Soak rice paper in warm water until pliable, about 10 seconds.

Mix ground pork, shredded carrots, chopped cabbage, bean sprouts, minced garlic, and diced onion in a bowl.

Add soy sauce, fish sauce, black pepper, and sugar to the mixture; stir until well combined.

Place a soaked rice paper on a clean surface; add a spoonful of filling at the bottom.

Fold the sides over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom to the top.

Repeat with remaining rice paper and filling until all are rolled.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry the egg rolls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve warm with lettuce leaves and fresh herbs for wrapping.

Offer chili sauce on the side for dipping.

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