On a recent trip to Vietnam my unintentional travel buddy was plates and plates of delectable nem ran.
Four hours of trekking in Sapa, nem ran for lunch. Another four hours, nem ran for dinner. I loved it. The light and flaky rice paper filled with minced pork and bean sprouts was perfect snacking food while nursing bleeding heels in local’s homes.
Nem ran is the Northern Vietnamese version of a spring roll and can be found at most street stalls and restaurants. I found the street stalls didn’t compare to the homemade offerings I experienced while staying with locals.