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Nutritional Values

🔥520kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🫘 Soy

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Hoi An

Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls

How to order / say it
Say it Nem Lụi Huế — [Nem Loo-ee Hway]
Order I'd like the Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls, please.
Locally Tôi muốn nem lụi Huế, làm ơn.
Say locally

Grilled pork rolls wrapped in rice paper, often served with a dipping sauce.

Why try it?

Nem Lụi embodies the culinary ingenuity of Da Nang, highlighting the region's skill in infusing complexity into seemingly simple street food dishes.

How it tastes

Each roll combines smoky grilled pork with the refreshing crunch of vegetables. Wrapped in rice paper, it is often dipped in a rich, tangy sauce that enhances each bite.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

A specialty of Huế, Nem Lụi became popular in Da Nang during the 20th century. Known for their easy portability and flavorful bite-sized offerings, these rolls are a go-to choice at local gatherings.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 200 g pork
  • 🌾 10 sheets rice paper
  • 🥕 50 g lettuce
  • 🥕 50 g bean sprouts
  • 🥣 50 ml peanut sauce
  • 🧂 10 g lemongrass
  • 🥣 20 ml soy sauce

Method

  1. 1 Marinate pork with soy sauce and lemongrass.
  2. 2 Grill marinated pork until cooked through.
  3. 3 Wrap grilled pork and vegetables in rice paper.
  4. 4 Serve with peanut dipping sauce.

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