Nem Bui - a rustic specialty in Bac Ninh

Delicious spring rolls eaten with fig leaves, chili sauce and a cold glass of beer create an unforgettable taste for diners during a sunny lunch.

Nem is a popular snack, becoming an indispensable part of Vietnamese cuisine . When coming to Bac Ninh, you should not miss Nem Bui, one of the famous dishes of Kinh Bac region.

The rich, fatty taste and fragrant aroma are the characteristics you can feel right from the first time you enjoy the dish. Nem Bui originates from Bui village, Ninh Xa commune, Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh province. After many ups and downs, in recent years, Nem Bui has become more and more known and become a delicious and cheap culinary dish.

Born nearly 100 years ago, this specialty dish of the Quan Ho homeland still retains its traditional flavor and position in the hearts of diners who come here. Photo: Phong Vinh.

Locals call Nem Bui Nem Thinh. Thinh is a local term used to refer to finely ground roasted rice. Rice for making Nem must be washed and soaked thoroughly in water for about 3 hours, then taken out and placed in a basket to drain and then roasted. After roasting, the rice must be fresh, spongy and evenly yellow. The next step is to grind the rice. People in this area often use a mortar and pestle to grind until the rice is soft and smooth before using.

To make nem, people take pork. The meat used to make nem must be fresh and the best. The lean and fat parts are left raw, sliced thinly like paper and then sliced along the grain of the meat. Then steamed for about 10 to 15 minutes and seasoned to taste. The final step is to press the nem into a small ball and wrap it in a layer of fig leaves and banana leaves. The craftsmen work very hard because to complete this dish requires carefulness in every step.

Depending on each person's taste, when eaten, nem is rolled in fig leaves or polyscias fruticosa leaves and dipped in chili sauce or fish sauce. You will feel the astringent taste of fig leaves, the sweetness of meat and the fragrant smell of rice powder.

As a dish that is not picky about people, you can eat Nem Bui at any time of the day. Although it is a snack and not a full meal, at noon, with the dry weather, Nem Bui with a cool glass of beer is the ideal choice.

Nem is best used on the same day, if kept in the refrigerator it will last for 2-3 days. Diners can find Nem Bui in Bac Ninh. Notably, along the national highway from Cau Ho - Thuan Thanh to Hai Duong, signs selling Nem Bui are everywhere.

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