Spring rolls

Vietnamese shrimp spring rolls

Whole shrimps are tossed with fish sauce, calamansi juice, cilantro, sugar, garlic and chilies before they are wrapped and fried until golden and crisp.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 4 people

Beef brisket BBQ and mashed potato spring rolls

Sweet-salty-tangy beef brisket BBQ and mashed potatoes make a delightful meal. But envelope the two in a crispy wrapper and you triple the delight.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 24 spring rolls

Smoked fish, salted duck eggs and tomato spring rolls

Crispy wrapper, filling that is at once salty and tangy with an irresistible smoky flavor and aroma, these spring rolls can be served as an appetizer or paired with rice for a complete meal.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Baked apple spring rolls

If you love apple pie but don’t know the first thing about making a pie, here’s a delicious way to get your baked apple fix. Use apples as spring roll filling.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 12 spring rolls

Fried bean sprouts spring rolls (lumpiang togue)

Mung bean sprouts, mushrooms, carrot and green beans are sauteed and cooled before wrapping and frying. Delicious midday snack!

Cook time: 20

Servings: 15 spring rolls

Rice paper spring rolls

Stir fried ground pork, swamp spinach, chilies and pineapple seasoned with Vietnamese mixed fish sauce are wrapped in rice paper. Enjoy as a snack or side dish.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 2 people

Pork patty spring rolls

Ground pork seasoned with Vietnamese mixed fish sauce is formed into patties, pan fried, combined with salad greens and herbs, and wrapped in rice paper.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Three things about this recipe. First, it is possible to generously feed four people using a 180-gram (6.3 oz) can of tuna. Second, tofu is a great neutral-tasting ingredient that soaks up seasonings well. Third, you have to use good quality canned tuna.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people