Ingredients

  • 2 ounces dried mai fun noodles
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, Chopped
  • 1 cup green cabbage, Finely Chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrot, Peeled And Chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onion, Chopped
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts, Chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, Finely Chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 16 egg roll wraps
  • 1 large egg
  • vegetable oil, For Frying
  • For Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 green onions, Finely Chopped
  • 4 teaspoons ginger, Minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon hon dashi (Japanese bonito-type soup stock granules)

Method

  • Cook noodles in pot of boiling water until tender, about 1 minute.
  • Drain. Rinse with cold water.
  • Drain well.
  • Coarsely chop.
  • Place noodles in bowl. Mix in next 7 ingredients.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place 1 egg roll wrapper on work surface.
  • Place 1/4 cup shrimp mixture in 3-inch-long log down center of wrapper.
  • Fold bottom of wrapper over filling, then fold in sides of wrapper over filling.
  • Brush top edge of wrapper with egg.
  • Roll up tightly, pressing to seal edge.
  • Repeat with remaining wrappers and shrimp mixture. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.).
  • Pour oil into heavy large pot to depth of 3 inches.
  • Heat to 350°F
  • Working in batches, add rolls to oil; deep-fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve with sauce.
  • To make soy-ginger dipping sauce:
  • Whisk all ingredients in bowl to blend. Makes about 1 cup.