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Rhianna's avatar

bánh cuốn trứng still has the rice crepe! a beaten egg is just poured over the rice flour batter once it's set a bit. they're my fave because they stiffen the roll up a bit.

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Benjamin D. Herman's avatar

I had no idea! You learn something new every day, thank you!

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D D's avatar

The last place has been famous and popular in HCMC for some time.

William, I think you’re asking about the chả lụa. Think pressed meat. Springy texture. I like mine fried.

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Benjamin D. Herman's avatar

Yes, it's especially good for me because it doesn't have shrimp, so I don't have to worry about that. It's very, very good!

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William E Welch's avatar

In the last picture...is the block on the right edge of the plate tofu? or what? Also how many rolls are on the plates?

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Benjamin D. Herman's avatar

Ah yes, the famous Vietnamese pressed meats. That took a looooooong time for me to develop a taste for!

The number and size of rolls varies from shop to shop, but it's usually two long ones cut up into pieces.

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Michellehlcn's avatar

So good! I prefer the southern style probably where I was from, with a lot of filling, topping, crunchy rolls and pickles in the dipping sauce, my go-to breakfast when I was in a college.

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Benjamin D. Herman's avatar

Arghhhhh now I wish I was having THAT for breakfast! It really is the best breakfast IMO. They can keep their hot soups. lol

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