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The traditional sugarcane shrimp consists of pureed shrimp wrapped around a small piece of sugarcane.

Before that, the shrimp mixture is seasoned with spices such as garlic, sugar, salt, etc. Some places also mix it with ground pork and then steam, grill, or fry it, Taste Atlas describes.

In the past, shrimp paste only appeared on special occasions, but today, this dish is increasingly popular, considered an appetizer, or used by locals for "fun".

When enjoying, the shrimp meat is removed from the sugarcane and served with rice vermicelli, raw vegetables, and sweet and sour dipping sauce.

The dish originates from Hue, Central Vietnam, but it is enjoyed throughout the country. Although it was once reserved for special occasions, this delicious combination is nowadays commonly enjoyed as an appetizer or a light snack. The dish can be enjoyed as a whole, but the shrimp can also be taken off the cane, wrapped in lettuce, and then dipped in the sauce.

The dish originates from Hue, Central Vietnam, but it is enjoyed throughout the country. Photo: Taste Atlas

Apart from the dipping sauce, Chao Tom is often accompanied by sliced fresh vegetables and Banh Hoi rice noodles.

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Vietnamese spring rolls are served with dipping sauce, which is often a harmonious mixture of salty, sweet, and sour flavors from fish sauce, lemon juice, sugar, pepper, minced garlic, and chili. The dipping sauce can be mixed with some pickled carrot, green papaya, or kohlrabi.

Apart from the dipping sauce, Chao Tom is often accompanied by sliced fresh vegetables and Banh Hoi rice noodles. Photo: Taste Atlas

Depending on the variations of spring rolls, they can be served with or without fresh vermicelli, such as fried Vietnamese spring rolls. In the meantime, fresh Vietnamese spring rolls, pho Vietnamese spring rolls, or cuon diep (vegetarian lettuce rolls) can be served with dipping sauce only.

The traditional fried Vietnamese spring rolls are made of minced pork, shrimp, egg, vegetables, glass noodles, and spices, all of which are wrapped inside rice paper and then fried until their color turns light brown. The tasty rolls should be served hot with dipping sauce and vermicelli. This dish is called “cha gio” in the southern region and “nem ran” in the northern region.

Goi cuon is a variation of Vietnamese spring rolls that are served fresh without being fried. Hence, the ingredients can either be cooked or eaten raw. Normally the fresh rolls are made of boiled pork, boiled shrimp, vermicelli, herbs, or vegetables. Goi cuon can be made into a vegetarian variation by excluding meat and adding tofu and mushrooms instead.

Dipping in sauce is how to eat Vietnamese spring rolls. Photo: Vinpearl

Pho Cuon is wrapped with fresh rice sheets instead of dried rice paper, with beef, herbs, and vegetables as fillings. The rolls are served with a salty, sour, and sweet dipping sauce. This dish is popular in the Truc Bach Lake area in downtown Hanoi.

Vietnamese spring rolls are regarded as both delicious and nutritionally well-balanced due to the wide range of ingredients they incorporate.

Vietnamese food is well known in the world with various distinguished dishes, among which Vietnamese spring rolls are one of the most popular. There are various variations of spring rolls available throughout the country and you will not have to worry about where to buy Vietnamese spring rolls once in Vietnam. It is hard to say which Vietnamese spring rolls are the best because the ingredients are diverse, depending on the region.

Fried Vietnamese spring rolls are very tasty. Photo: Vinpearl

When you come to Vietnam, you can easily find a place to enjoy many variations of Vietnamese spring rolls in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Hoi An, and Da Nang.

For each destination that you intend to go to in Vietnam, you should plan regarding where to stay to have the best accommodation experience while trying the cuisine here.

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