Vietnam

Bun cha Hanoi is a traditional Vietnamese dish that is prepared using grilled pork, usually accompanied by fresh herbs, vermicelli noodles and a dipping sauce. The pork is marinated in a mixture of fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and other seasonings, then grilled over charcoal until it is caramelized and crispy on the outside. It is …

Shrimp chips are a popular snack or side dish in many parts of the world, particularly in Asia. They are typically made from a combination of shrimp paste, tapioca starch, and water, which is then shaped into thin, round chips and deep-fried until crispy. The chips are usually served as a light and crunchy snack …

Snake Blood liquor, also known as “Rượu Ngọc,” is a traditional Vietnamese drink that consists of the freshly harvested blood of a venomous snake mixed with rice wine. The snake’s blood is collected from a live snake, and the dish is typically served immediately after the blood is harvested before it has a chance to …

Bò kho is a hearty and spicy Vietnamese stew consisting of braised beef, carrots, onions and an assortment of spices. It is known for the flavorful beef at the center of te dish, which is marinated and cooked down on low heat, allowing it to absorb all the stew’s spices. Bò kho can be found …

Bánh bò is a Vietnamese sweet sponge cake prepared using rice flour, water, sugar and yeast. The dish is similar to a honeycomb in appearance on the inside because of the presence of several small air bubbles. Coconut milk is also added to the batter, providing the dish with a slight taste and scent of …

Pandan waffles, also called Banh Kep La Dua, is a Vietnamese snack prepared using coconut milk instead of normal milk and flavored with pandan leaves, which gives them a green color and strong, sweet aroma. Pandan leaves are also commonly known as the “Vanilla of the East”. The pandan flavouring provides the batter with a …

Bo luc lac is a Vietnamese beef stir fry dish which is traditionally served on a bed of watercress with a bowl of rice on the side. The beef is cut into cubes and marinated in soy sauce, sugar, fish sauce and oyster sauce, giving the dish both sweet and savory flavors.  This dish may also …

Spring rolls, are a Vietnamese delicacy traditionally prepared using pork, prawn, vegetables, bún (rice vermicelli), herbs and several other ingredients. All these ingredients are then wrapped in Vietnamese bánh tráng (also known as rice paper or cold roll). The dish is considered to be a widely consumed appetizer in Vietnamese restaurants. Vietnamese spring rolls are …

Banh Bot Loc is a type of Vietnamese steamed dumpling, filled with shrimp and pork. The dumpling dough is made from tapioca and water, giving the dumpling a translucent appearance. Tapioca is extracted from the cassava root and has a natural clear – white color. The soft and chewy texture of the dumplings is also …

In Vietnamese cuisine, Coconut worm is a type of snout beetle at its larvae stage. Also known as Duong Dua in Vietnamese, a coconut worm is light yellow in colour, generally sweet in taste, and about 3-5 cm long in size. Usually eaten live, a single coconut worm is sold at around 25,000 Vietnamese dong …

Cháo quẩy, also known as Youtiao, is a long golden-brown deep-fried stripes of dough much like a straight donut. The dish originates in China but is also consumed in other East and Southeast Asian cuisines. In Vietnamese cuisine, this dish is called “Cháo quẩy”. Typically consumed during breakfast time, cháo quẩy is slightly salted and …

In Vietnamese cuisine Chè refers to sweet desserts that are served in liquid form, in a glass. Examples may include drinks, different kinds of sweet soup, puddings, or custard. The chief ingredient used to prepare Chè is either coconut cream or water. To add flavor, people also throw in jellies, pulses, rice, beans, tubers and …

Vietnamese pizza, locally known as Banh Trang Nuong, is a unique style of pizza preparation that uses grilled rice paper, instead of dough, as its base. It is a widely popular dish as street food in Vietnam.  One of the most interesting things about Vietnamese pizza is that it can be made with any combination …

In the depths Southeast Asia lies the 15th most populous country in the world – Vietnam. This is a rich and diverse country which serves as an active melting pot for various cultures and people. When it comes to food in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is the place to be! Most Popular Vietnamese Dishes Traditionally, Vietnamese …