
Translucent, tender rice sheets wrapped around savory, slightly sweet char siu–style pork, finished with crisp fried shallots and bright herbs. Each bite balances silky texture, caramelized pork, and a lively nuoc cham for contrast.
1 ¼ cup rice flour
¼ cup tapioca starch
3 ½ cup water
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced or cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 ½ tbsp soy sauce, regular or low-sodium
1 tbsp honey
½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
1 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry
2 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil (for searing)
2 oz shallots (for frying), thinly sliced
¼ cup fish sauce
2 tbsp fresh lime juice, about 1 lime
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp water (for nuoc cham)
1 clove garlic (for nuoc cham), minced
1 red chili, thinly sliced (bird's eye or serrano)
¼ cup carrot, finely shredded (optional)
2 tbsp butter or oil (for frying shallots)
½ cup fresh cilantro, leaves only
½ cup thai basil, leaves only
¼ cup mint, leaves only
8 butter lettuce or lettuce leaves, small leaves for serving
1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.

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