For the classical vernacular script of the Vietnamese language that makes use of Chinese characters, seeNôm.
Gỏi tai heo (pig ear salad), made with lotus andshrimp puffs,phồng tôm.Gỏi đu đủ khô bò
Nộm orGỏi (in Southern Vietnam) is the indigenoussalad ofVietnamese cuisine.[1] It is to be distinguished fromsa lát (from the French for salad), andsa lát Nga ("Russian salad") found in Western style restaurants.
One of the best known isgỏi gà, chicken salad.[2][3][4][5] Other varieties includebánh đúc nộm salad made withbánh đúc,gỏi bò khô dried beef salad withVietnamese balm, the populargỏi đu đủ xanh greenpapaya salad andgỏi tôm prawn salad[6] and local specialities such as rice-paddy eel salad,gỏi nhệch.
^Andrea NguyenInto the Vietnamese Kitchen: Treasured Foodways, Modern Flavors Nộm
^Ann LeThe Little Saigon Cookbook 2006 Page 32 "Gỏi gà, regarded as thecoleslaw of South Vietnam, is a refreshingly sweet and tangy salad. ... There are a number of ways this salad can be expanded, such as by adding boiled shrimp and pork, more cucumber slices, shallots, or other ...."
^Anne Lukin Big Carrot Vegetarian Cookbook - Page 59 1989 "GOI GA VIETNAMESE SALAD This fresh and crunchy salad with spicy-hot dressing is at its best when served fresh."
^Martin Cizmar Chubster: A Hipster's Guide to Losing Weight While Staying Cool - Page 119 2012 "Goi ga, a Vietnamese salad made with shredded cabbage, grilled chicken, and some herbs, is incredibly light except for the crushed peanuts and dressing—plan on about 450 calories if you go easy on the dressing."
^Elizabeth Riely The Chef's Companion: A Culinary Dictionary - Page 127 - 2012 "goi cuon [goy koon] A Vietnamese salad of varied herbs rolled in rice wrappers and served with bean sauce. goi-ga [goy-gah] A Vietnamese salad of poached chicken with shredded cabbage, carrot, ..."
^Sallie Morris, Deh-Ta Hsiung -Best-ever Asian cooking: the authentic taste of eastern cuisine Page 222 1999 "Goi Tom, a typical Vietnamese salad, is tull of surprising textures and flavors. Seri'e as a light lunch dish or for supper with crusty French bread."