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Nutritional Values
200kcal
18gProtein
30gCarbs
4gFat
2gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🦐 Shellfish
Also served in
Fresh Spring Rolls
How to order / say it
Say it
Gỏi Cuốn — [Goy Koon]
Order
I'd like the Gỏi Cuốn, please.
Locally
Cho tôi một phần gỏi cuốn.
Say locally
Rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, herbs, and vegetables.
Why try it?
Gỏi Cuốn offers a snapshot of Vietnam's love for fresh, light, and healthy street food. It encapsulates the refreshing tastes and the culture of communal eating in Vietnam.
How it tastes
The rolls are refreshing and light, with a combination of tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and the aromatic punch of herbs, all accentuated by sweet chili or peanut dipping sauces.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
The origins of Gỏi Cuốn trace back to the Mekong Delta, where abundant rice and seafood influenced this chilled dish that gained popularity for its portability and health value.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🦐 200 g shrimp
- 🌾 10 sheets rice paper
- 🌾 100 g rice vermicelli
- 🥕 100 g lettuce
- 🌿 20 g mint
- 🌿 20 g basil
- 🥣 50 ml peanut sauce
Method
- 1 Boil shrimp until fully cooked and cut in half lengthwise.
- 2 Soften rice paper by dipping in warm water.
- 3 Layer shrimp, vermicelli, and herbs on rice paper.
- 4 Roll tightly and serve with dipping sauce.
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