Every time I’ve eaten at a Vietnamese restaurant with a group, deciding on appetizers has become a whole discussion. Should we get spring rolls, or egg rolls? How many? Tofu or pork? Shrimp or sweet ...

Suong "Sunny" Thomas, a librarian at the Arlington County Central Library, often teaches and demonstrates Vietnamese cooking. One of her most requested dishes is goi cuon, the fresh spring roll of ...

I did not grow up eating Vietnamese cuisine. The first time that I ever tasted goi cuon, or Vietnamese summer rolls, was about 30 years ago in Dallas. I still remember the taste sensation of fresh ...

To make these spring rolls for Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, or any time, use any cut of lean pork and a medium-size fresh shrimp. Makes about 10 1/2 pound 36/40-size shrimp 1/2 pound lean pork 1-1/2 ...

PREP ALL INGREDIENTS ABOVE MIS EN PLACE. TO ROLL, WEAR DISPOSIBLE RUBBER GLOVES TO HELP RICE PAPER FROM STICKING TO HANDS. DIP RICE PAPER IN WARM WATER. SHAKE OFF EXCESS WATER. LAY ON PLASTIC CUTTING ...

Rice-paper rounds, Chinese chives and rice vermicelli are sold at Asian markets. Pour enough water in large pot to cover entire piece of pork. Add pork and 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to boil on high ...

Rolls have become a staple food and are adored among Vietnamese despite not receiving as much attention as other foods. Here is a list of some of the most flavorful rolls that you should try while ...

Filled with fresh leaves and herbs, plus Vietnamese specialities such as pork or prawns, these rolls can be as simple or as inventive as you like The ability to roll one of these is a life skill, ...

Trang sprinkles shredded shrimp, pork, and vermicelli over a rounded sheet of rice paper. The shredded lettuce, bean sprouts, and mint leaves are added on next. The ingredients are ordered fresh every ...

VietNamNet Bridge – Two specialties of Vietnam – pho (Vietnamese noodle) and goi cuon occupy two middle positions in the list of the top 50 cuisines in the world by CNN. Vietnamese pho ranks the 28th ...