The sandwich was good, of course, because the bread in Vietnam is excellent, but the noodles were fantastic: room-temperature rice vermicelli with sliced pig's ear, sliced pork liver, cha lua ...

Squares of Vietnamese cha lua, which are lean and light pork rolls, are sometimes included in Vietnamese steak and eggs recipes to add an extra source of protein to the meal. Whichever way you ...

Vietnamese cold pork sausage (cha lua/gio lua) is also known as steamed pork sausage. It has a bouncy texture and can be eaten straight out of the pack – there’s no need to cook it.