The starter which is the most famous in the Chinese food : nems !

These small crispy rolls can be made in different flavours: chicken, crab, pork, etc. Making your own is not very complicated, the only difficulty is in the rolling stage. You will find in this recipe full details on how to successfully make chicken nems :

1 carrot
1 leek
1 shallot
1 garlic clove
1 chicken breast
1 bunch coriander
100 g dried chinese black mushrooms (shiitake)
100 g fine soya noodles
40 rices sheets
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons vinegar
 salt
 pepper
1 chicken stock cube
 lettuce
 fresh mint leaves

METHOD

Cut the chicken breast into small dice.
Sauté the chicken, vegetables and bean sprouts in a little oil; add the sugar and soy sauce and mix well.

MAKING THE NEMS

On a work surface, lay out two kitchen towels and a bowl of lightly sweetened warm water. Dip the rice papers (two at a time) into the water. Once they are softened, place them on the towels.
Slightly fold in the edge of the rice paper, place a little filling on top, and roll up, folding in the sides and sealing tightly.
Repeat until all the ingredients are used.

COOKING

Heat the frying oil.
Fry the nems in small batches. When they are well-browned, drain and place on paper towels.

Prepare the nems one hour before cooking so that they will hold together better when fried.Serve with lettuce leaves, fresh mint and nem dipping sauce.