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Preparation
30 minutes
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Processing
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Pork wrapped in rice paper has become a familiar delicious dish in every Vietnamese family because it is easy to eat, easy to make, and allows for creativity in combining ingredients while still providing full nutrition. Let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to explore how to make this simple mixed salad right at home!
Ingredients for Boiled Pork Wrapped in Rice Paper For 4 people
Pork 1 kg Vermicelli 1 kg Rice paper A little Lemon 1/2 fruit Calamondin 1 fruit Chili 1 fruit Garlic 3 cloves Shallots 2 bulbs Lettuce 500 gr Accompanying herbs A little (aromatic herbs/basil/perilla/pennywort) Fish sauce 3 tablespoons Sugar/salt A little
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh, quality pork
- Good pieces of pork should be dry, not slimy, have no strange smell, and have a normal pink color.
- You should buy firm pieces of meat that are elastic and have even fibers.
- If you press your finger into the meat and it does not spring back, it is old meat and should not be purchased.
- Do not buy pork with a layer of lean meat close to the skin that is bright red, as this is usually meat from pigs that have been injected with a growth stimulant.
- It is best to buy pork from reputable places with clear sources.
See details: How to choose fresh, quality pork
How to choose fresh and delicious lettuce
- Choose plants with long and thick stems, bright green leaves, with the inner layers gradually turning light green or white.
- Fresh, tightly curled leaves with a light fragrance indicate good lettuce.
- Select those with crispy stems that break easily; this means they are young, freshly harvested, and sweeter.
- Avoid buying wilted, bruised plants with torn leaves, soft texture, and dull colors.
How to choose fresh and delicious cucumbers
- Choose cucumbers that are bright green, evenly colored, with smooth skin, without bumps, bruises, or yellow spots.
- Good cucumbers are usually straight, not or slightly curved, elongated, firm, and feel heavy in hand.
- Limit purchases of short, round, overly curved cucumbers, those with yellow spots, oversized cucumbers, and those that feel hollow when held.
- Avoid buying cucumbers that bulge in the middle or have a large head and a small tail (and vice versa) as these are overripe, with many seeds and watery flesh, making them less tasty.
Method for Preparing Boiled Pork Wrapped in Rice Paper
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Prepare Ingredients
To clean and eliminate odor, the pork you bought should be rinsed briefly, then rub a little salt on the surface of the meat and rinse it clean with water twice, then let it drain.
For the accompanying vegetables, pick fresh lettuce leaves, discarding any wilted, bruised, or rotten leaves, then soak for 10 minutes in diluted salt water and rinse well with cold water. Place the vegetables in a basket to drain.
Wash the cucumber thoroughly; you can peel it or not, depending on your preference. Cut the cucumber into thin slices about the length of a finger, and place it on a plate.
Peel the garlic, wash it along with the chili, then mince finely.
How to Eliminate the Smell of Pork
- Blanch the pork in boiling water to remove the meat odor.
- Use 3 – 4 shallots, peel and crush them, add to the water, then put the piece of meat in and boil for about 3 minutes; the shallots will help eliminate the smell very effectively.
See details: Tips for Eliminating the Smell of Various Meats
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Boil and slice the meat
After the meat has been cleaned and the odor removed, place the meat into a pot of water along with 2 chopped shallots and set the heat to medium, boiling the meat for about 30 minutes.
After boiling, check by using the tip of a chopsticks to pierce the piece of meat; if no red blood runs out and the meat is soft and firm, it is cooked. Turn off the heat, remove the meat onto a plate, and let it cool down.
When the meat has cooled down a bit, slice it into even thin slices and arrange the meat on a plate.
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Prepare the dipping sauce and finish
You mix into bowl 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 3 tablespoons of water, the juice of 1/2 lime, the juice of 1 calamondin, and minced garlic and chili, then stir well until the sugar dissolves. Adjust the seasoning to suit your family’s taste.
Place a piece of rice paper on a flat surface, evenly spread a little water to soften the paper. Arrange a row of meat horizontally along the edge of the paper, then add a layer of lettuce, herbs, cucumber, and a bit of fresh vermicelli.
Finally, add a few more slices of meat and roll tightly, folding in the two edges to make it neat and then roll it round until the paper is finished.
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Final Product
Each rice paper roll is perfectly sized, tightly wrapped with filling, making them extremely appealing. The thin, chewy rice paper outside wraps around the tender boiled pork, complemented by crispy, fragrant, juicy vegetables that tantalize the taste buds.
The pork rice paper rolls dipped in a bit of sweet and sour, spicy fish sauce make the dish even more irresistibly attractive, bursting with flavor.
This is a simple dish that is easy to make and does not take too much time, perfect for a weekend gathering with family.
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The above is a guide to making pork rice paper rolls that are incredibly tasty, simple to make at home, and anyone can do it. Wishing you success with this recipe!
*Image and recipe source shared from Facebook: Meo Meo
