Top 10 Must Try Vietnamese Food
Summary
TLDRVietnamese cuisine is celebrated for its fresh ingredients and balanced flavors. Top dishes include the globally popular Pho, a flavorful soup with beef or chicken broth and garnishes; Bánh Mì, a French-influenced sandwich with cold cuts and pickled vegetables; and fresh Spring Rolls with shrimp and herbs. Also featured are regional specialties like Bánh Xèo, a savory pancake with shrimp and pork, and Com Tấm, a broken rice dish with grilled pork and pickled veggies. These dishes showcase the unique flavors and techniques that make Vietnamese cuisine distinctive.
Takeaways
- 🍜 Pho is the most famous Vietnamese dish, originating from Hanoi, with a focus on a flavorful broth and customizable garnishes.
- 🥖 Bánh Mì is a signature street food reflecting French influence, featuring a lighter baguette with various fillings and pickled vegetables.
- 🍖 Nem nướng is known for its grilled pork patties marinated in fish sauce and spices, served with vermicelli noodles and a dipping sauce.
- 🌯 Goi cuon, or fresh spring rolls, are a popular appetizer made with rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, pork, and fresh herbs, served with a peanut dipping sauce.
- 🥞 Bún chả is a Hanoi specialty with grilled pork served with rice noodles, herbs, and a tangy dipping sauce.
- 🐟 Chả cá Lã Vọng is a Hanoi dish featuring grilled fish marinated in turmeric and served with rice noodles and a fish sauce dipping sauce.
- 🍝 Cao Lầu is a regional specialty from Hội An with a unique texture from water used in the noodle preparation, served with grilled pork and a sweet soy sauce.
- 🥞 Bánh khọt is a crispy rice flour pancake from Southern Vietnam, filled with shrimp and served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.
- 🍲 Mi Quảng is a noodle dish from Central Vietnam with a turmeric-infused broth, served with a variety of proteins and vegetables.
- 🍚 Cơm tấm is a popular street food in Southern Vietnam, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, served with grilled pork and pickled vegetables.
Q & A
What is the most famous Vietnamese dish mentioned in the script?
-Pho is arguably the most famous Vietnamese dish and has gained popularity worldwide.
Where does Pho originate from?
-Pho originates from northern Vietnam, specifically Hanoi.
What are the key ingredients in Pho's broth?
-The broth is made by simmering beef or chicken bones along with charred onions, ginger, and blended spices such as star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.
How is the meat typically prepared in Pho?
-Thinly sliced meat, either beef or chicken, is cooked briefly in the piping hot broth before serving.
What are some common garnishes for Pho?
-Pho is typically garnished with fresh herbs like cilantro and Thai basil, green onions, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and sliced chilies.
What is a Bon Me sandwich and how does it reflect Vietnamese culture?
-Bon Me is a Vietnamese street food sandwich that reflects the country's French Colonial influence, using a lighter and airier baguette as the base.
What are the traditional fillings for a Bon Me sandwich?
-Traditional fillings include cold cuts like ham, head cheese, or pate, grilled meats like lemongrass marinated pork, and tofu for vegetarians.
What is the main component of Banh Mi sandwiches?
-The main component of Banh Mi sandwiches is a baguette, which is lighter and airier than its French counterpart.
How is the pork prepared for the dish called Nem Nuong?
-The pork for Nem Nuong is usually marinated in fish sauce, sugar, and various spices, then grilled over charcoal for a smoky flavor.
What is the traditional accompaniment for Nem Nuong?
-Nem Nuong is served with a side of vermicelli noodles, a dipping sauce made from fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, and water, and an assortment of fresh herbs and vegetables.
What are Goi Cuon, and what do they typically include?
-Goi Cuon, or fresh spring rolls, are an appetizer made by filling soaked thin rice paper with cooked shrimp, thinly sliced pork, rice noodles, and fresh herbs such as mint, cilantro, and lettuce.
How are Banh Xeo pancakes typically served?
-Banh Xeo pancakes are served with lettuce leaves, which are used to wrap pieces of the pancake, and a dipping sauce called Nuoc Cham made from fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, water, and garlic.
What is the main feature of Cha Ca fish dish?
-Cha Ca is a dish featuring grilled fish marinated in turmeric, garlic, shallots, and fish sauce, served with cold rice noodles, a dipping sauce, and fresh herbs and vegetables.
What makes the rice noodles in Cao Lau unique?
-The rice noodles in Cao Lau are unique due to being prepared using water from a specific well in Hoi An, giving them a distinct texture.
What are the key ingredients in Banh Khoai pancakes?
-Banh Khoai pancakes are made from a mixture of rice flour, coconut milk, and turmeric, filled with cooked shrimp, mung bean, and scallions, and served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.
How is Mi Quang dish characterized?
-Mi Quang is characterized by wide flat rice noodles tinted yellow with turmeric, served with proteins like shrimp, pork, and chicken, and garnished with a turmeric-infused broth and fresh herbs.
What is the main component of Com Tam, a street food dish?
-Com Tam is made from grains of rice that have been fractured during the milling process, typically served with grilled pork marinated in fish sauce, sugar, and lemongrass.
What are some of the garnishes for Com Tam?
-Com Tam is accompanied by pickled vegetables like Daikon radish and carrots, a fried egg with a runny yolk, and a dipping sauce made from fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and chili peppers.
Outlines
🍜 Top 10 Vietnamese Dishes
The paragraph introduces the top 10 must-try Vietnamese dishes, emphasizing the use of fresh ingredients and a balance of flavors. Pho, a famous noodle soup from Hanoi, is highlighted with its beef or chicken broth and garnishes. The Bánh Mì sandwich reflects French influence with its baguette and various fillings. Other dishes include grilled pork patties with vermicelli, fresh spring rolls, sizzling turmeric pancakes, grilled fish with dill, chewy rice noodles with pork, and broken rice with grilled pork. Each dish is described with its unique preparation and accompaniments, showcasing the diversity of Vietnamese cuisine.
🌮 Southern Vietnamese Street Food
This paragraph focuses on street food from Southern Vietnam, particularly crispy rice flour pancakes filled with shrimp and a sweet and sour dipping sauce. It also describes a noodle dish from Central Vietnam with a turmeric-infused broth and various toppings. Broken rice, a popular dish in Ho Chi Minh City, is served with grilled pork and pickled vegetables, accompanied by a dipping sauce. The paragraph encourages trying various dishes to appreciate the unique flavors and techniques of Vietnamese cuisine.
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Keywords
💡Vietnamese cuisine
💡Pho
💡Banh Mi
💡Fresh herbs
💡Char-grilled
💡Dipping sauce
💡Regional variations
💡Banh Xeo
💡Com Tam
💡Fresh spring rolls
💡Broken rice
Highlights
Vietnamese cuisine is known for its fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors, and a delicate balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy tastes.
Pho is the most famous Vietnamese dish, originating from Hanoi, with a focus on its aromatic broth made from simmering bones and spices.
The garnishes for Pho include fresh herbs and vegetables, allowing customization of the dish to individual tastes.
Bánh mì is an iconic Vietnamese street food, reflecting the country's French colonial influence.
Bánh mì's lighter baguette is filled with cold cuts, grilled meats, and topped with pickled vegetables and fresh herbs.
Porchetta features grilled pork marinated in fish sauce, sugar, and spices, served with vermicelli noodles and a dipping sauce.
Gỏi cuốn, or fresh spring rolls, are a popular appetizer made with rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, pork, and fresh herbs.
Bánh xèo is a savory pancake made with rice flour, water, and turmeric, filled with shrimp, pork, and fresh herbs.
Cao Lầu is a regional specialty from Hoi An, featuring thick rice noodles and marinated, grilled pork.
Banh bot loc is a street food snack from Southern Vietnam, consisting of crispy rice flour pancakes filled with shrimp and mung bean.
Mi quang is a noodle dish from Central Vietnam, featuring wide flat rice noodles served with proteins and vegetables.
Broken rice is a popular street food dish in Southern Vietnam, typically served with grilled pork and pickled vegetables.
Com tam is a dish that includes a dipping sauce made from fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and chili peppers.
Vietnamese cuisine offers a vast and diverse range of culinary experiences.
The flavors and techniques of Vietnamese cuisine are unique and worth exploring.
Transcripts
Vietnamese cuisine is known for its
fresh ingredients vibrant flavors and a
delicate balance between sweet sour
salty and spicy here are top 10 must try
Vietnamese dishes
Pho is arguably the most famous
Vietnamese dish and has gained
popularity worldwide the dish originates
from northern Vietnam specifically Hanoi
and its Regional variations the broth is
the heart of this dish made by simmering
beef or chicken bones along with charred
onions Ginger and a blended spices such
as starinese cinnamon cloves and
cardamom thinly sliced meat beef or
chicken is cooked briefly in the piping
hot broth before serving the soup is
typically garnished with fresh herbs
like cilantro Thai Basil and green
onions along with bean sprouts lime
wedges and sliced chilies allowing
diners to customize their bowls to their
taste
Bond me the Bon me sandwich is an iconic
Vietnamese street food that reflects the
country's French Colonial influence the
baguette which is lighter and airier
than its French counterpart is the
foundation of the sandwich traditional
fillings include various types of cold
cuts such as ham head cheese or Pate
grilled Meats like lemongrass marinade
pork or Tofu for a vegetarian option the
sandwich is then topped with pickled
Daikon radish and carrots cucumber
slices fresh cilantro and spicy chili
sauce or jalapenos creating our
harmonious combination of flavors and
textures
this dish is believed to have originated
in Hanoi and is a favorite among locals
and visitors alike puncha features small
grilled Patties or slices of seasoned
pork usually marinated in fish sauce
sugar and various spices which are
grilled over charcoal for a smoky flavor
the pork is served with a side of coral
vermicelli noodles a dipping sauce made
from fish sauce sugar vinegar and water
and an assortment of fresh herbs and
vegetables such as lettuce mint and
cilantro diners can either dip the
noodles and meat into the sauce or mix
everything together in a bowl koi corn
or fresh spring rolls are a popular
appetizer in Vietnamese cuisine the
rolls are made by soaking thin rice
paper in water briefly to make them
pliable then filling them with a
combination of ingredients that usually
include cooked shrimp thinly sliced pork
rice noodles and an assortment of fresh
herbs such as mint cilantro and lettuce
the rolls are served cold and are often
accompanied by a dipping sauce made from
hoisin sauce peanut butter and water
sometimes garnished with crushed peanuts
koikon is a light and refreshing dish
perfect for warm weather or as a starter
before a heavier meal bonsio bonsio is a
Vietnamese savory pancake with a crisp
delicate texture the name bonzio
translates to sizzling cake due to the
sound the batter makes when it hits the
hot pan the batter is made from a
mixture of rice flour water and turmeric
which gives the pancakes their signature
yellow Hue the pancake is typically
filled with shrimp pork bean sprouts and
fresh herbs then fold it in half and
cooked until crispy bonzio is a
traditionally served with lettuce leaves
which are used to wrap pieces of the
pancake and a dipping sauce called milk
Jam made from fish sauce lime juice
sugar water and garlic the combination
of flavors and textures make bonsio a
delicious and satisfying dish Choco
lavong Choco lavong is a famous dish
from Hanoi featuring grilled fish that
has been marinated in a mixture of
turmeric garlic shallots and fish sauce
the fish is typically a firm white flesh
variety such as catfish or tilapia yeah
it is grilled or pan fried until
slightly charred and then served in a
sizzling hot plate with generous amounts
of fresh dill and green onions
accompanying the dish are cold rice
noodles a dipping sauce made of fish
sauce sugar and vinegar and additional
fresh herbs and vegetables such as
lettuce and mint the dish is typically
enjoyed by placing some fish herbs and
noodles onto a lettuce leaf then dipping
the bundle into the sauce before eating
cowlo Gallo is a regional specialty from
the ancient town of hoi on in central
Vietnam the dish features thick chewy
rice noodles that are often prepared
using water from a specific well in the
town giving them a unique texture the
noodles are served with thinly sliced
pork that has been marinated and grilled
as well as crispy croutons made from the
same noodle dough the dish is topped
with fresh herbs like mint and cilantro
as well as bean sprouts and lettuce a
Tangy slightly sweet sauce made from soy
sauce pork broth and various spices is
drizzled over the top bringing all the
flavors together bonkot is a popular
street food snack from Southern Vietnam
consisting of miniature crispy rice
flour pancakes the batter is made from a
mixture of rice flour coconut milk and
turmeric giving the pancakes their
vibrant yellow color the pancakes are
cooked in a special pan with small round
indentations which help them achieve
their signature shape and crispy texture
each pancake is filled with cooked
shrimp mung bean and scallions then
topped with a sweet and sour dipping
sauce called noctum made from fish sauce
lime juice sugar water and garlic the
dish is typically served with an
assortment of fresh herbs such as mince
and cilantro which can be used to wrap
the pancakes before dipping and eating
mikwang is a noodle dish native to the
Guang Nam province in Central Vietnam it
features wide flat rice noodles that are
tinted yellow with the addition of
turmeric the noodles are served with a
variety of proteins such as shrimp pork
and chicken as well as vegetables like
lettuce mint and bean sprouts the dish
is topped with a flavorful turmeric
infused broth which is typically made
from pork or chicken stock fish sauce
and various spices mikuang is garnished
with crushed peanuts crispy rice
crackers and fresh herbs like basil and
cilantro adding a layer of texture and
flavor to the dish
or broken rice is a popular street food
dish in southern Vietnam particularly in
Ho Chi Minh City broken rice is made
from grains of rice that have been
fractured during the Milling process
resulting in a slightly different
texture than whole grain rice comptam is
typically served with grilled pork that
has been marinated in a mixture of fish
sauce sugar and lemongrass the dish is
also accompanied by pickled vegetables
such as Daikon radish and carrots as
well as the fried egg with a runny yolk
a dipping sauce made from fish sauce
sugar lime juice and Chili Peppers is
drizzled over the top or served on the
side tying all the flavors together
these are just a few examples of the
vast and diverse culinary offerings of
Vietnam be sure to try as many dishes as
you can to truly appreciate the flavors
and techniques that make Vietnamese
cuisine so unique
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