Phở cuốn
Phở cuốn, meaning 'pho roll,' is a fresh Vietnamese dish from Hanoi featuring rice paper rolls filled with stir-fried beef and herbs. It is typically served at room temperature with a side of nước chấm dipping sauce, offering a lighter, hand-held alternative to the classic soup.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is relatively balanced, providing moderate protein from the beef and complex carbs from the rice paper. A typical serving is approximately 300-400 calories, with a good supply of iron and B vitamins from the meat and fresh herbs.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 µg |
| Zinc | 4.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 45 µg |
| Manganese | 1.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 210 mg |
Per 3 rolls (approx. 210 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Phở cuốn is a creative 'deconstruction' of the iconic phở soup, transforming its core components into a portable, fresh roll. It highlights the Vietnamese culinary principle of balancing textures and flavors—soft rice paper, savory beef, crisp herbs, and tangy sauce—in a single bite.
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