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This iconic Vietnamese soup delights with its delicate yet intense flavor. Aromatic beef broth with rice noodles, herbs, thinly sliced beef, and spices creates a dish perfect for any time of day. It's one of those dishes that will surprise you with its depth. If you haven't tried it yet, it's time to try it!
Bun cha
This is one of Hanoi's most popular dishes. It consists of grilled cutlets, ground pork, thin rice noodles, and fresh herbs. It's all served with a light, sweet-and-sour sauce. Eating Bun Cha transports you directly to the bustling streets of the Vietnamese capital – a taste worth experiencing!
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Vietnam rice in hundreds of ways
In Vietnamese cuisine, similar to Chinese and Japanese, rice is a staple ingredient in many dishes. Especially short-grain and glutinous rice. The Vietnamese prepare it in many ways, including as desserts. Before we get to those, however, it's worth mentioning the warm and filling wok dishes, which are both easily digestible and very aromatic. They often contain fish or seafood. Their unique flavor comes from fresh herbs—Vietnamese mint, cilantro, basil, and lime juice. Dishes are prepared with a sauce, but rather fish sauce rather than soy sauce. The most popular Vietnamese dish is Pho soup, which resembles a very aromatic broth with thin rice noodles. It is served with beef or chicken. Garnishes, such as garlic, ginger, chopped chives, mung bean sprouts, and cilantro, are also important. Interestingly, Vietnamese people often eat this light and filling dish for breakfast.
Crispy Fried Spring Rolls
Spring rolls (nem) are very popular in Vietnam and around the world. They are vegetables wrapped in rice paper with shrimp or meat. They are very easy to prepare, crispy, and full of flavor. They make an ideal snack for school, work, or a get-together with friends, where everyone can create their own filling and skillfully wrap it in slightly damp rice paper. Spring rolls are served with a sweet version of fish sauce (with sugar and vinegar). Some eat them immediately after cooking, but they can also be fried in oil. This second version of spring rolls uses a slightly different filling – rice noodles (bún) and slices of boiled pork. Another very popular dish is thick rice pancakes folded in half and filled with a filling (vegetarian or meat and vegetable) fried in coconut milk. The dish is served with fish sauce and fresh cilantro.
The Vietnamese place great importance on dish decoration. Each dish is carefully crafted in terms of flavor and presentation. The wealthier the host, the more diverse the dishes appear on their table. They are served in small portions, allowing everyone to sample everything.