Nem Nuong Spring Rolls (Print Version)

Grilled pork sausage wrapped with fresh herbs, vegetables, and vermicelli in delicate rice paper with tangy dipping sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Grilled Pork Sausage

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→ Spring Roll Assembly

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→ Dipping Sauce

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# How To Make:

01 - Combine ground pork, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, pepper, and oil in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until mixture becomes sticky and well combined.
02 - Wet hands with water and shape mixture into 8 sausage-shaped logs, approximately 4 inches long each.
03 - Preheat grill pan or grill over medium-high heat. Grill pork sausages for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through completely. Set aside to cool slightly.
04 - Whisk fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and water in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Stir in minced garlic and sliced chili. Adjust sweetness or acidity to personal preference.
05 - Rinse and thoroughly dry lettuce, mint, and cilantro. Julienne cucumber and carrot into thin matchsticks.
06 - Fill large shallow dish with warm water. Dip rice paper wrapper into water for 5-7 seconds until pliable but not overly soft.
07 - Place softened wrapper on clean damp towel. Position lettuce leaf on lower third. Add vermicelli, cucumber, carrot, mint, cilantro, and one grilled sausage. Fold sides inward, then roll tightly from bottom to enclose filling completely.
08 - Repeat process with remaining ingredients to form 8 rolls total. Serve immediately with prepared dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

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  • The contrast between warm, smoky grilled pork and cool, crisp vegetables creates pure magic
  • Each roll is like a complete meal in one bite, with endless texture variations
  • Friends gather around the platter, everyone customizing their own perfect roll
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  • Rice paper continues to soften as it sits, so work efficiently and serve immediately after rolling
  • The grilled pork can be made ahead and served at room temperature, but never assemble rolls in advance
  • Keep your hands damp while working with rice paper to prevent sticking and tearing
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  • Let the pork mixture rest for 30 minutes before shaping for better texture
  • Warm the dipping sauce slightly for a cozy contrast in cool weather
  • Set up an assembly line so guests can customize their own rolls

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