Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the filling ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
2. 2
   Cut a round rice paper sheet into quarters.
3. 3
   Place the cut rice paper on a flat surface.
4. 4
   With a pastry brush, paint the beaten egg over the entire surface of each of the pieces.
5. 5
   Before filling, wait for the egg mixture to take effect, softening the wrappers; this takes about 2 minutes.
6. 6
   When you become adept at this, you can work on several wrappers at a time.
7. 7
   When the wrapper looks soft and transparent, place about 1 teaspoon of filling near the curved side, in the shape of a rectangle.
8. 8
   Fold the sides over to enclose the filling and continue to roll.
9. 9
   After filling all the wrappers, pour the oil into a large frying pan, put the spring rolls into the cold oil, turn the heat to moderate, and fry for 20 to 30 minutes, until a lovely golden brown.