An easy and healthy afternoon snack, perfect for kids who are tired of rice.

Using up the pork I bought and couldn't finish.

I used to make spring rolls with ground pork but my family was switching to vegetarian I replaced the meat to tofu.

Kanikama is an imitation crab meat, also known as surimi. It's very popular in making California-style rolls. Kanikama is made from surimi paste, which is a processed blend of different types of fish that mimics crab or lobster meat.

This is a dish my mom loved to make for me when I was a kid.

Our family's fresh spring rolls live up to the name 'Lazy Kitchen.' We make food that's as quick and easy as possible—perfect for anyone short on time who wants a simple meal. Here's how we do it: Buy grilled chicken skewers (just the chicken meat), and get spring roll wrappers. For the filling, we use mint leaves, carrots, and green apple. For the dipping sauce, we use bottled plum sauce, which you can find at most grocery stores.Cut the spring roll wrappers in half. Find a large plate that fits the wrappers and fill it with clean water to soak them. Prepare the fillings: pick the mint leaves, shred the carrot, and shred the green apple. Slice the grilled chicken into long strips. Soak the spring roll wrappers in water until they're soft, then place them on a cutting board. Add the veggies, then the chicken, and gently roll them up.

Today I was craving spring rolls and had all the ingredients in the fridge, so I made them quickly. My recipe is a Chinese-style version with lots of cabbage. This is how my family usually makes them at home.

When I go back home to Udon, there are so many places to buy these, and they're all delicious. My favorite shop is in the Ban Huai market—locals from Udon might know it—or you can also find them at Center Point Udon, which are just as tasty. I found this recipe that adapts the traditional fresh rice sheets by using ready-made Vietnamese spring roll wrappers instead, and it turned out great! Next time I go home for Songkran, I'll get the soft, fresh kind again, but for now, this homemade version really hits the spot. Thanks to the page 'Easy Cooking Abroad by Khun Sai, Mom of Nakee' for the recipe!

With the Lunar New Year approaching, many of us love preparing a festive meal for our families. Although I'm from Central Vietnam, my mother-in-law is from the North, so I learned how to make authentic Northern-style nem rán from her. In our home, a plate of crispy, delicious nem rán is always part of the New Year's feast. This beloved dish features a golden, crunchy wrapper filled with pork, wood ear mushrooms, eggs, and a mix of vegetables. I usually serve it with a basket of fresh herbs, some pickled vegetables, and a sweet and tangy dipping sauce, just like people do in Central Vietnam. Nem rán has become a traditional dish not only in the North but all across Vietnam, with only slight differences in preparation and name.