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Cha Lua

chả lụa

Pork pounded to a paste, wrapped in banana leaf and steamed into a springy roll

Vietnam Charcuterie & cured

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Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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What is Cha Lua?

Cha Lua is a charcuterie & cured from Vietnam: pork pounded to a paste, wrapped in banana leaf and steamed into a springy roll.

Made with

porkfish

Cooked

steamedwrapped in leaf

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