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Thuy Nguyen Onion Rolls, a Hai Phong specialty that many may be unfamiliar with. If you happen to be in the 'City of Flame Trees,' you must try the unique presentation and incredibly impressive flavors of Thuy Nguyen Rolls.
Unveiling Thuy Nguyen Onion Rolls – A Distinctive Dish in Hai Phong
Thuy Nguyen Onion Rolls hail from the Trinh Xa region, Thuy Nguyen district, Hai Phong. This dish leaves a lasting impression on diners with its culinary richness and visually appealing presentation.
While a humble dish made from simple ingredients, Thuy Nguyen Onion Rolls require intricate and refined preparation. From ingredient selection to the rolling process and dish presentation, it showcases the culinary essence and expertise of the chef.
At first glance, the charming rolls with a variety of colors – white from vermicelli, yellow from fried eggs, green from vegetables, red from shrimp – all contribute to creating an enticing dish that diners find hard to resist. The special touch of this roll lies in the rolling technique, where it needs to be tightly wrapped to prevent ingredients from falling out, yet not too tight to cut the onion strips on the outside.
The soul of this roll resides in its dipping sauce, typically crafted from anchovy fish sauce. The sauce boasts a perfect balance of the saltiness of fish sauce, sweetness of sugar, tanginess of lime, fragrance of garlic, and the spiciness of chili, complemented by the crunchiness of shredded carrots and finely chopped onions.
For those familiar with this dish, you can grab a roll, dip it in fish sauce, and enjoy immediately. However, for those less acquainted, they may add an extra layer of rice paper to roll it more securely when eating. This onion roll is considered a unique dish, often appearing during festivals, Tet holidays, and engagement ceremonies in Thuy Nguyen district, Hai Phong.
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MytourAugust 25, 2023
