Xuan Khoi spring rolls - a specialty from the heart, reaching OCOP level

Keep the soul of the countryside in every spring roll

spring-spring ... — Xuan Khoi Nem Nam production facility in Phuong Ban village (Phung Chau commune, Chuong My district). *Photo: Thu Hien*

The Xuan Khoi Nem Nam facility in Phuong Ban village is always crowded with customers. Mr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, a customer waiting to buy the product, shared: “In Phung Chau, there are many families making Nem, but I chose Xuan Khoi facility because the product has been granted a 3-star OCOP certificate. Moreover, the quality of Xuan Khoi Nem Nam products is also very different…”.

Nem nam in Phuong Ban is a traditional dish, present in most family meals. Local people prepare it by word of mouth, each family has its own secret recipe, but all retain the rustic soul of the dish. Among them, Xuan Khoi has known how to preserve and elevate the family's traditional nem making profession into a trusted brand.

The first impression of Xuan Khoi spring rolls is the firm round shape, the fatty aroma, characteristic of the pork skin, meat and rice powder mixed together. Ms. Nguyen Thi Lanh, who inherited the family's traditional profession, shared that to have delicious spring rolls, the pork skin and meat must be selected from healthy pigs. After cleaning, the skin and meat are boiled and then hand-cut into small strands. The characteristic flavor of Xuan Khoi spring rolls is the rice powder that the family makes themselves from fragrant rice. The rice is soaked overnight, roasted evenly until golden brown, and ground into a fine, fragrant powder. Then, the rice powder is mixed well with the pork skin and pre-processed pork to create a fragrant aroma...

“We don’t chase quantity. Each spring roll must meet food safety and hygiene standards. Doing this job requires dedication, because this is a dish that goes directly into the consumer’s body,” Ms. Nguyen Thi Lanh shared.

Because it is completely handmade and does not use preservatives, Xuan Khoi spring rolls can only be preserved for a few days in a cool environment, but in return, they are fresh and delicious. Regular customers are still willing to wait to enjoy the authentic flavor of traditional spring rolls.

From village dishes to typical products of the district

Xuan Khoi spring rolls are certified as a 3-star OCOP product of Chuong My district. *Photo: Thu Hien*

In 2023, Xuan Khoi spring rolls were recognized by the People's Committee of Chuong My district as meeting 3-star OCOP standards. Currently, this facility produces 500 to 700 spring rolls per day, and during holidays and Tet, it can produce up to several thousand, serving both retail customers and large orders.

Not only stopping at the local market, from 2023 to now, Xuan Khoi spring roll products have been continuously sent by Chuong My district to participate in culinary culture festivals of Hanoi city; chosen as gifts in culinary and tourism events of the district.

Appreciating the efforts of the production households, Vice Chairman of Phung Chau Commune People's Committee Ha Duc Quang said: "Nem nam Xuan Khoi is one of the typical products of the commune, contributing to preserving traditional crafts and creating jobs for local people. The local government always accompanies and supports production facilities to improve quality, labeling, traceability, aiming to expand the consumption market...".

Sharing the same view, Head of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Chuong My district Trinh Ba Thuong affirmed: “Chuong My is promoting the development of OCOP products associated with exploiting tourism potential advantages. Xuan Khoi Nem Nam is a typical example of a traditional product model that has been systematically developed. The district continues to support establishments to perfect their products, aiming for 4-star OCOP standards in the near future...”.

From a simple dish of Phuong Ban people, Xuan Khoi spring rolls have gone beyond the framework of a local specialty. Each spring roll is the crystallization of dedication, love for the homeland and the desire to bring traditional cuisine closer to the community.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/nem-nam-xuan-khoi-dac-san-tu-tam-vuon-tam-ocop-702235.html