Cha Lua (Vietnamese Pork Roll)

Name: Cha Lua (Vietnamese Pork Roll)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 lb pork loin; ½ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp white pepper; 2 ½ tsp granulated sugar; 1 tbsp corn starch; 2 tbsp fish sauce; ¼ tsp salt; 1 tsp baking powder; ¼ cup ice water; 2 banana leaves (~12 inches x 12 inches)

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:30min

Cha Lua or Vietnamese Ham is a key ingredient in a variety of Vietnamese dishes. It is made with lean pork loin, seasoned with garlic powder, fish sauce, and white pepper.

Updated at: Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:16:34 GMT