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neko's avatar

It's messy which I am not a fan of but sometimes I will work for food. We tried a version of banh xeo that was eaten with fresh rice paper wrapper and a bunch of herbs and lettuce. I loved the rice paper so much.

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Rhianna's avatar

I know that it often comes with the smaller, crispier crepes. And I’m sure I could ask places here. But… it’s just more work lol. Extra texture but not flavour.

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neko's avatar

Oh ya it was kinda crispy. It's all personal preference then, texture is important to me

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Rhianna's avatar

I’m going to Danang in a few months and want to try the smaller, crispier BXs when there.

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D D's avatar

The ability to have different flavor and texture combinations is why I like the wrap it yourself aspect of this dish. I also like mine with minimal filling, you’ve pointed out the soggy coefficient correctly.

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Rhianna's avatar

Yes, that is a great point. A wrap made with a mustard leaf is different than one with lettuce, or maybe this wrap is only with perilla, etc. I know it might be frowned upon, but perhaps having some wraps without a nuoc mam dip would allow me to taste and appreciate some of the milder flavours.

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D D's avatar

But that is the beauty of mon Viet! Have it your way and just dig in.

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