The Macanese pork roll is a street-food favorite: minced pork mixed with bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and spices, wrapped in a thin crepe and pan-fried until crispy. It's lighter and more refined than Chinese spring rolls, reflecting Portuguese influence in its preparation while maintaining distinctly Asian flavors.
Serves 2
Heat oil and stir-fry pork until cooked through, 3 minutes. Add bamboo shoots and mushrooms, cook 2 more minutes. Season with soy and sesame oil.
Spread filling on a plate to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Place 2 tbsp filling on the center of each crepe. Fold in half, then roll tightly.
Pan-fry rolls over medium-high heat until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Serve with chili sauce.
Cool the filling slightly so the crepes don't tear from heat.
Thin crepes are key — they create a delicate texture.
Pan-fry over medium-high heat to avoid burning the outside before crisping.
Taste and adjust salt at the very end — flavors concentrate as liquids reduce, and a final pinch of flaky salt sharpens the whole dish.
Make with shrimp instead of pork
Add water chestnuts for crunch
Use wonton wrappers instead of crepes
Vegetarian: swap the protein for roasted king oyster mushrooms, smoked tofu or cooked chickpeas — adjust seasoning slightly upward to compensate.
Refrigerate uncooked rolls up to 2 days. Fry fresh for best texture.
The Macanese pork roll represents the fusion cuisine that defines Macau — adapting Portuguese crepe technique with Chinese pork and vegetable filling, creating a unique appetizer found only in Macau.
Yes, frozen crepes are available in the Asian section of most supermarkets.
You can, but pan-frying achieves the best crispy exterior.
Yes — most of the components can be prepared up to a day in advance and refrigerated separately. Reheat gently and assemble just before serving so textures stay distinct.
Stay close to the role each ingredient plays: swap aromatics for similar ones (shallot for onion, lime for lemon), and keep the fat-acid-salt balance intact. Spice blends can usually be approximated with what's in the cupboard.
Per serving · 2 servings total
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