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Name: Traditional Chinese Spring Rolls (Chun Juan)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: *For the Filling:**; 200g boneless pork loin or chicken breast, thinly sliced and julienned; 1 cup Napa cabbage, finely shredded; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 100g shiitake mushrooms (fresh or rehydrated dried), stems removed and sliced; 50g vermicelli rice noodles (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes and drained); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); *For the Wrappers and Assembly:**; 12-15 spring roll wrappers (approx. 20cm x 20cm, thawed if frozen); 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for sealing); Vegetable oil for deep frying (about 4-6 cups, enough for 2-inch depth); *For the Dipping Sauce:**; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional, for heat); 1 green onion, finely chopped (optional garnish)