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As an extremely familiar dish of the South, spring rolls is the name on the list of Vietnamese culinary elite. This dish has always received a lot of love from international tourists and has become an experience not to be missed when coming to Saigon.

About spring rolls

Goi cuon always appears on the list of dishes to try when you come to Saigon. There are many questions for spring rolls but in fact there is no specific definition for this dish. This dish mainly uses rice paper wrapped with different ingredients and served with dipping sauce.

Goi cuon is often used to make appetizers or as a dish on relaxing days with friends or relatives. Goi cuon does not have a certain recipe, but it is loved nationwide. Depending on the region, the locality will use different materials accordingly.

Although it will vary depending on the region, it will still keep its basic ingredients. Indispensable ingredients include rice paper (This is the cover that covers the filling, usually the rice paper will be thin, slightly soft and can be eaten directly); Raw vegetables (Including herbs: lettuce, cilantro, marjoram, perilla,..., along with fruits and vegetables such as pineapple, cucumber, green banana, bean curd, star fruit,...); Vermicelli (The type of vermicelli with small, soft fibers); Sauce (This is an indispensable element to help bring out the full flavor of the dish, depending on the type of roll that will have its own dipping sauce recipes)

The important part is the filling to decide the taste of the dish. In which the commonly used ingredients such as pork, beef, duck meat, pig ears, shrimp, fish, eggs,....

With such fresh ingredients, the spring rolls are made extremely healthy and provide you with many nutrients.

There are many different types of spring rolls. Based on the ingredients and ingredients, it is possible to make a variety of spring rolls such as: fish roll, beef roll, pho roll,... The most popular and most favorite is still "Shrimp and meat spring rolls". This is the most familiar form with the ingredients being boiled pork with peeled shrimp wrapped in vegetables, vermicelli and herbs. The sauce also depends on the type of salad that you can choose: seasoning fish sauce, lemon-garlic-chili sauce, peanut butter sauce,... Especially black soy sauce. This is the simplest but most beloved sauce. Black soy sauce with the main ingredient is black soy sauce combined with fried onions and garlic, peanut butter and sugar, mixed and stirred well into a thick sauce. When eating, add fresh chili and crushed peanuts.

Currently, spring rolls is considered an extremely bright name in the list of Vietnamese culinary quintessence that is well received by international friends. Moreover, with a simple method, this dish has also successfully spread to all five continents. Although in each country there will be certain differences, but still retain the original form and original culinary value.

Culinary value of spring rolls

In recent years, Vietnamese cuisine has quickly been affirmed to have a worthy position in the rich culinary cultural treasures of mankind. Vietnam has been known to the whole world for an extremely rich cuisine. In which, spring rolls is in the ranking of the top 50 best dishes in the world voted by CNN at the end of 2019 with other famous names such as: Italian ham, Wagyu beef,...

In addition, in the SBS newspaper, when reviewing Vietnamese cuisine in Australia, it was also evaluated that this is a typical attractive dish that can completely make Vietnamese people arrogant. In particular, this is also a dish that is loved by a series of Hallyu idols with great influence around the world such as: Park Bo Gum, Lisa and Rosé (Blackpink), ChanYeol (IZ * ONE) or Sana (TWICE).

Although Vietnamese delicacies are known later than Chinese, Thai, and Indian dishes, when they know Vietnamese dishes, foreigners realize their exquisite value and advantages: not as fat as the Chinese or Indonesian dishes, not as spicy as Thai dishes, not as expensive as Japanese dishes, easier to taste than Indian dishes. Especially containing a lot of green vegetables, which are essential nutrients for the body.

Goi cuon is a dish that many tourists want to try and especially love because of its unique taste. Goi cuon is not only present in restaurants, street food stalls but also on the menus of foreign restaurants such as Chinese restaurants and Thai restaurants. There are many evaluations that spring rolls can compete with Japanese sushi because of its full of beautiful, delicious, and nutritious elements. Goi cuon becomes one of the specialties of Saigon- the South in particular and Vietnam in general.

Recommend delicious spring rolls place in Ho Chi Minh

Hanh spring rolls

Address: 420A Hoa Hao, Ward 5, District 10, HCMC

This is a famous spring rolls bar and is very popular with young people. For a long time, this is one of the names that appear in food review sites even though it is just a popular sidewalk restaurant. Perhaps it is because of the simplicity of the restaurant that it attracts so many diners to come here. Walking on Hoa Hao street, the most crowded restaurant is Hanh’s spring rolls.

Regarding the quality of spring rolls here, there is too much recognition. The strength of the spring rolls shop is big and even. The main highlight is the seasoned fish sauce with rich taste and aroma of pineapple that will surely make you satisfied. Besides, the shop also has other dishes such as beef dry salad, vermicelli with seasoning,... for you to experience. Food safety issues are always the top priority of the owner- Ms.Hanh, so you don't need to worry when coming here to eat!

Le Van Sy spring rolls

Address: 359/1/9A Le Van Sy, District 3, City. HCMC

Le Van Sy street is always crowded with people, but there is a very delicious spring rolls shop. Referring to Le Van Sy, people will surely think of the road that is always busy with cars, but few people stop by to eat the food here. And here there is the best  spring rolls bar located on the roadside representing the delicious food on this road. In fact, this is just a small burden with many tools to make  spring rolls. 

The shop has 3 types of spring rolls: the traditional type from the past to the present is the shrimp and meat, the second type is the wrap with sweet fish sauce, and the last type is the pork ear spring rolls served with seasoning sauce. All three are equally popular and reasonably priced. Therefore, this is one of the most delicious s spring rolls that you must definitely visit.

Ho Thi Ky spring rolls

Address: 51/24B Ho Thi Ky, District 10, City. HCMC

This road is special with famous restaurants and of course, it is indispensable that the  spring rolls are extremely attractive.

A rustic dish with all 4 flavors of sour, spicy, sweet and salty, showing the sophistication and simplicity that you definitely have to come and enjoy. Here you can eat delicious spring rolls, chat with friends and smell the scent of flowers. It was a wonderful experience for you.

The spring rolls here are all made from carefully selected ingredients, from raw vegetables, vermicelli, shrimp, meat and rice paper. In which the rice paper is made from pureed rice flour mixed with the power to make the spring rolls have a thin, transparent, tough and beautiful crust. One of the decisive things that everyone likes when coming here is that the sauce is made according to a very special recipe. The quality rolls and special dipping sauce will bring you a delicious taste that you can't forget.

Goi cuon is one of the dishes associated with the life of the people in the South. As a popular dish, you can easily find it anywhere, on the street or in a luxury restaurant. However, the culinary value that spring rolls bring remains intact.

Spring rolls are also easy to make, you can enjoy them at home with friends or family on any holiday or weekday. Goi cuon is still full of flavor when you enjoy it with all your heart. This interesting dish has been popular, loved and spread widely to the international community. 

With different variations of spring rolls, this dish has brought pride to all Vietnamese people. It can be said that Vietnam possesses a traditional cuisine imbued with national culture but also modern with world trends. Goi cuon is diverse, but its taste still evokes Vietnamese culture. Goi cuon is the quintessence of our culinary culture.

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