Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Exotic Ingredients in Bến Tre

Vegetarian spring rolls are a creative variation of traditional savory rolls, made from a mix of vegetables and fruits. Surprisingly delicious, they have won the hearts of many, especially vegetarians.

Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Exotic Ingredients in Bến Tre

Bến Tre is renowned not only for its coconuts but also as a haven for various delicious fruits. Utilizing these locally available ingredients, the 'land of coconuts' has produced a unique dish, namely vegetarian spring rolls, with a simple yet extraordinary recipe. One of the well-known brands for vegetarian spring rolls in Bến Tre is Phú Đức.

The ingredients for making vegetarian spring rolls include pomelo, papaya, wild starfruit (carambola), and spices. Despite sounding simple, the preparation is intricate and time-consuming. The maker must carefully select fresh, green-skinned pomelos or slightly ripened ones, discard the bitter outer skin, leaving only the white pith, thinly slice it, blanch it in boiling water, and remove the bitterness. For starfruit, select large, ripe fruits, grind, and extract the juice. As for duck egg papaya, choose slightly ripened ones, shred into strands, and squeeze out excess water.

Combine the starfruit juice with pomelo peel, stir-fry over low heat continuously for 6 hours. If using a machine, it takes exactly half a day. Let it cool, mix shredded papaya, add spices (pepper, sugar, broth powder, chili, and coriander) and knead it into a smooth mixture. Wrap the mixture in banana leaves to form the rolls. Each finished roll is about 18cm long and weighs around 100 grams. For long-term storage, vacuum seal and keep in a cool place.

Vegetarian spring rolls may seem simple to make at first glance, but they involve a meticulous process. After around 3 hours, these rolls are ready to be enjoyed. They possess a delightful combination of chewiness, crispiness, a hint of saltiness, tanginess, sweetness, spiciness, and a pleasantly bitter taste, making them incredibly enticing.

While vegetarian spring rolls are often associated with indulgence, for many, they remain a common dish in family meals.

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Reference: Travel guide by Mytour