Nộm facts for kids
Gỏi (pronounced "goy") is a special type of salad from Vietnamese cuisine. In Northern Vietnam, it's often called Nộm (pronounced "nom"). It's different from the salads you might find in Western restaurants, which Vietnamese people call sa lát (from the French word for salad) or sa lát Nga (which means "Russian salad"). Gỏi is a fresh and tasty dish that is truly Vietnamese!
What is Gỏi?
Gỏi is a mix of many fresh vegetables. It often includes grated turnip, kohlrabi, cabbage, or even green papaya. You'll also find slices of cucumber in it.
What's in Gỏi?
Besides vegetables, Gỏi often has meat. This can be boiled pork, beef, or shrimp. Sometimes, small fried fish are used too.
Other important ingredients make Gỏi special:
The salad is then mixed with a special dressing. This dressing is usually made from vinegar, sugar, garlic, and chili pepper. It's also seasoned with salt to make all the flavors pop!
Popular Types of Gỏi
There are many kinds of Gỏi, each with its own unique taste.
- Gỏi gà is one of the most famous. It's a delicious chicken salad.
- Gỏi đu đủ is a very popular green papaya salad. It's sweet, sour, and crunchy.
- Gỏi tôm is a fresh salad made with prawns (shrimp).
- Gỏi bò khô is a dried beef salad. It often has a special herb called Vietnamese balm.
- Some local areas have their own special Gỏi, like gỏi nhệch, which is made with rice-paddy eel.
Gỏi is a refreshing and healthy part of Vietnamese meals. It's a great way to enjoy fresh ingredients and unique flavors!
