Gỏi Sứa

Gỏi Sứa is a beloved salad, traditional to Vietnam. Traditionally it features rice, onions, peppers and chili.

Gỏi Sứa, or jellyfish salad, is a coastal Vietnamese specialty, with its origins most strongly tied to the central and southern regions where fresh jellyfish are abundant. The dish likely developed as a way to utilize a plentiful marine resource, though the exact historical beginnings are not well documented and its precise origins are debated.

Regional variations include differences in the accompanying herbs and vegetables, but the core elements of rice, onions, peppers, and chili remain consistent. It is often served as a refreshing appetizer or side dish, particularly during festive gatherings, valued for its crunchy texture and light, tangy flavor that balances the heat of chili.