Fresh spring rolls, also known as Goi Cuon, are a delicious dish originating from the South of Vietnam. This dish does not use frying oil, has a light flavor but is still full of nutrients, and is suitable for changing your taste when you are bored with rice.
In this article, Pho Maniac will help you understand more about fresh spring rolls, discover the dish’s ingredients, and why they have become famous worldwide.
1. Origin of fresh spring rolls
These rolls are believed to have originated in the southern region of Vietnam and have evolved over time to become the delicious delicacy we know today. There is no fixed recipe for this dish, but depending on the region and locality, different ingredients will be used.
Currently, fresh spring rolls are considered an extremely bright name in the list of Vietnamese culinary elites, welcomed by many international friends. Moreover, with a simple way of making, this dish has successfully spread to all five continents. Although each country will have certain differences, the original form will still be retained.
2. Ingredients of spring rolls
After clearly understanding the origin and meaning of fresh spring rolls, there will surely be many people who are curious about the ingredients of this dish. In fact, during the process of processing and enjoying, this dish will include specific ingredients such as:
The roll filling
This is the main ingredient that determines the flavor of this dish. In fact, there is no fixed recipe for this roll filling, it will depend on the region or need. Commonly used ingredients include pork, beef, duck meat, chicken, shrimp, fish, sausages, eggs, etc.
Rice paper
This is the wrapper that covers the roll’s filling. Normally rice paper will be thin, slightly soft, and can be eaten directly.
Raw vegetables
Includes herbs: lettuce, coriander, marjoram, perilla,… along with fruits and vegetables such as: cucumber, green banana, jicama, star fruit,…
Vermicelli
This ingredient depends on each spring roll dish and can be added or not. The vermicelli used is usually a type of vermicelli with small, soft fibers.
Sauce
Is an indispensable element that helps bring out the full flavor of the dish. Depending on each type of roll, there will be separate dipping sauce recipes.
The above ingredients provide many necessary nutrients for the body, but not too much energy! Therefore, you do not need to worry that eating spring rolls will gain weight.
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4. Forms of spring rolls
Fresh Spring Rolls are not only delicious but also healthy. Pho Maniac will share with everyone some popular forms of spring rolls today:
Meat rolls
This is the most popular type with the main ingredients often used being pork trotters or pork belly which can be roasted or boiled.
Rolled fish
There are many types of fish used. In the North, marinated fish pieces are often used, while the South prefers grilled snakehead fish or steamed mackerel.
Shrimp and meat spring rolls
This is the most familiar form with the ingredients being boiled pork and peeled shrimp wrapped in lettuce, vermicelli, and herbs.
Beef rolls
This type of roll uses stir-fried beef and is often rolled with mustard leaves, lettuce, sour star fruit, and green bananas.
Chicken rolls
Chicken salad rolls are extremely easy to make, we can use boiled chicken or grilled chicken
Vegetable Spring Rolls
This is a combination of tofu, vegetables, and mushrooms, giving the dish a beautiful color and rich, fresh taste.
5. List of typical fresh spring roll dipping sauces
The dipping sauce is an indispensable part of fresh spring rolls. Below are some typical sauces that everyone can refer to:
Black bean sauce
This is a simple sauce with the main ingredients being black bean sauce combined with fried onion and garlic, peanut butter, and sugar, mixed well and stirred smoothly into a thick solution. When eating, add fresh peanuts and crushed peanuts.
Seasoning sauce
This is a type of sauce that possesses a unique, rich flavor with a blend of flavors: sour – spicy – salty – sweet that stimulates the taste buds. In particular, seasoning sauce can be combined with many different forms of spring rolls.
Lemon – garlic – chili sauce
This is considered the “national” brand dipping sauce when it is most widely used because of its simple preparation. This type of sauce only requires fish sauce, sugar, lemon, garlic, and chili mixed together.
Peanut butter sauce
This is a sauce chosen by many Western tourists when it is made with the rich and rich flavor of peanut butter.
6. Conclusion
These fresh spring rolls are always a delicious treat whether you enjoy fresh spring rolls at a Vietnamese restaurant or make your own at home.
Fresh Spring Rolls were ranked in the top 50 most delicious dishes in the world voted by CNN at the end of 2019. In addition, VietnamPlus newspaper has rated this as a typical attractive dish that makes Vietnamese people proud.
At Pho Maniac, you can easily find great variations of Fresh Spring Rolls. Check out our menu for more options!