05-17-2016, 07:58 PM
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I know a place in Chinatown where the lady sells 25 pork or veggie for $10, or 25 shrimp for $15. But it's frozen and uncooked. Why do you want them uncooked? For immediate consumption or to save? If you want a good deal to buy bulk, frozen uncooked is the best way and just deep fry yourself. Hers are freakin' delicious.
Maybe if you called her ahead of time she could cook them for you, as it's not something that she offers from her regular menu. She just makes these on the side (along with dumplings and wontons).
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05-17-2016, 08:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
I know a place in Chinatown where the lady sells 25 pork or veggie for $10, or 25 shrimp for $15. But it's frozen and uncooked. Why do you want them uncooked? For immediate consumption or to save? If you want a good deal to buy bulk, frozen uncooked is the best way and just deep fry yourself. Hers are freakin' delicious.
Maybe if you called her ahead of time she could cook them for you, as it's not something that she offers from her regular menu. She just makes these on the side (along with dumplings and wontons).
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I'm looking for something for immediate consumption. I'd like to buy a few dozen to bring to a picnic on the weekend. I would rather not have to fry them myself. Just pick them up, bring them out and serve.
Last edited by calgarygeologist; 05-17-2016 at 09:22 PM.
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05-17-2016, 09:21 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Brisbane
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Aren't Vietnamese spring rolls made fresh, wrapped in rice paper, and uncooked?
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05-17-2016, 09:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FireGilbert
Aren't Vietnamese spring rolls made fresh, wrapped in rice paper, and uncooked?
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Those are salad rolls not spring.
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05-17-2016, 10:44 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere down the crazy river.
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If I recall correctly, Lotus by the Saddle Dome used to have some kind of deal on large orders of spring rolls.
How much are you looking to spend though?
edit: Looks like they have a happy hour where they are $5.95 / dozen (see page 2)
https://www.zomato.com/calgary/lotus...ry/menu#tabtop
I am not entirely sure what terms and conditions there are on the happy hour specials though.
Last edited by Wormius; 05-17-2016 at 10:48 PM.
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05-17-2016, 10:48 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Originally Posted by Regulator75
Those are salad rolls not spring.
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and springs1 rolls has lots of ranch dressing in 'em!
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05-17-2016, 11:11 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Brisbane
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Regulator75
Those are salad rolls not spring.
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They are called spring rolls in Vietman. "Salad roll" is a western name created to help non-foodies differentiate Vietnamese spring rolls from Chinese style deep fried spring rolls.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%E1%BB%8Fi_cu%E1%BB%91n
/smug foodie
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05-18-2016, 12:36 AM
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Atomic Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary
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They are super easy to make if you want to give it shot yourself! The rice wrappers come hard and you have to put them in a bowl of water to soften and then you have small window to wrap when they become glutinous and stick. It's fun and delicious.
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05-18-2016, 12:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wormius
If I recall correctly, Lotus by the Saddle Dome used to have some kind of deal on large orders of spring rolls.
How much are you looking to spend though?
edit: Looks like they have a happy hour where they are $5.95 / dozen (see page 2)
https://www.zomato.com/calgary/lotus...ry/menu#tabtop
I am not entirely sure what terms and conditions there are on the happy hour specials though. |
Great. I will check that out. I was hoping to find the spring rolls for $0.50 per piece or less.
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05-18-2016, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by FireGilbert
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Its a good thing we live in Calgary where they are Salad rolls!
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05-18-2016, 09:08 AM
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Guys we should just start calling every dish it's name in its native language because we don't want to look like idiot non-foodies
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05-18-2016, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by nik-
Guys we should just start calling every dish it's name in its native language because we don't want to look like idiot non-foodies
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I am still going to pronounce "Pho" as "foe". That's the hill I die on.
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05-18-2016, 11:51 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
I know a place in Chinatown where the lady sells 25 pork or veggie for $10, or 25 shrimp for $15. But it's frozen and uncooked. Why do you want them uncooked? For immediate consumption or to save? If you want a good deal to buy bulk, frozen uncooked is the best way and just deep fry yourself. Hers are freakin' delicious.
Maybe if you called her ahead of time she could cook them for you, as it's not something that she offers from her regular menu. She just makes these on the side (along with dumplings and wontons).
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Where is this place? Might need to pop by!
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05-18-2016, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by Wormius
I am still going to pronounce "Pho" as "foe". That's the hill I die on.
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Pho so...pho so...
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05-18-2016, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Wormius
I am still going to pronounce "Pho" as "foe". That's the hill I die on.
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I'll be with you on that hill til the bitter end.
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05-18-2016, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
Pho so...pho so...
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I think you mean Pho sho Pho sho 
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05-18-2016, 07:44 PM
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And its also "Boon", not Bun
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05-18-2016, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Kswiss
And its also "Boon", not Bun
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Just ask for the white guy special
Vermicelli with grilled pork and spring roll.
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05-18-2016, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Otto-matic
Where is this place? Might need to pop by!
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Trung Nguyen.
https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restauran...y_Alberta.html
Their specialty is viet subs, which IMO are the best in town, especially the saté subs. But Helen (owner) will make the frozen food if you order it ahead of time. Just a heads up, it's cash only place.
Well worth it and it's a hit at every big dinner event. I just deep fry them an hour before my dinner and bring them fresh. It's really is simple.
Last edited by Huntingwhale; 05-18-2016 at 08:57 PM.
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