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Chả lụa

Chả lụa is a traditional Vietnamese dish that's made with pork, fish sauce, and rice noodles. It's often served with a side of fresh herbs like mint, basil, and perilla leaves.

Chả lụa

The Vietnamese people have been making chả lụa since the 18th century. A French traveler by the name of Alexandre de Rhodes introduced this dish to Vietnam when he came to teach at the Minh Hien Temple in Hoi An during the 17th century. He experimented with different ingredients until he found one that satisfied himself and his students. The recipe was

The origin of Chả lụa

Chả lụa is a traditional Vietnamese dish that has been around since the 19th century. It's made with pork, shrimp, fish sauce, tomatoes and other ingredients and served with rice noodles.

Chả lụa is popular in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. It can be found in markets and street food stalls throughout the region, as well as in restaurants and cafes.

The name "chả lụa" means "shrimp paste" in Vietnamese; however, it doesn't actually contain any shrimp paste! The name refers to both the appearance of the dish (which is smooth) and its consistency (which is gooey).

Types of Chả lụa

There are several types of chả lụa:

-Chả Lụa Gà: Chicken Chả Lụa

-Chả Lụa Thái: Pork and shrimp Chả Lụa

-Chả Lụa Tôm: Shrimp Chả Lụa