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La cuisine vietnamienne

Vietnamese cuisine is renowned worldwide for its subtle flavours and the variety of its dishes – fragrant, healthy, and always delicious. It reflects the country’s cultural diversity, with many regional specialties, but also its rich history, with Chinese, Japanese, and French influences. Whether you try Vietnamese recipes in local homes, street stalls, or upscale restaurants, you will always be amazed by the authentic and extraordinary tasting experience.

 

 

In Vietnamese food, the staple, which is found at almost every meal, is rice. It can be eaten plain, a little sticky to be more easily caught with chopsticks, or fried. It is also transformed into flour or milk to be enjoyed in the form of noodles, pancakes, or rice sheets. It is so essential to Vietnamese cuisine that the term “An Com,” which we would translate as “Eating,” literally means “eating rice.”

Vietnamese recipes are rich in flavours thanks to the use of many aromatic herbs: coriander, basil, mint, but also herbs less known to our palates such as perilla, Thai basil, lemongrass, or Chinese chives. Spices also play an important role in the unique flavour of Vietnamese dishes.  Badian, with an aniseed taste, is an essential element in the composition of Pho, the famous Vietnamese soup. Garlic, ginger, cardamom, and pepper are among the basic spices found in many dishes. Chilli pepper is also used, but in a milder form than in many other Asian countries, and the dishes are rarely spicy. Finally, sauces, including soy sauce and nuoc-mam sauce, a fermented fish sauce that can be found on every Vietnamese table, often enhance the flavours of Vietnamese cuisine.

Vietnamese Cuisine:

Vietnamese cuisine is renowned worldwide for its subtle flavours and the variety of its dishes – fragrant, healthy, and always delicious. It reflects the country’s cultural diversity, with many regional specialties, but also its rich history, with Chinese, Japanese, and French influences. Whether you try Vietnamese recipes in local homes, street stalls, or upscale restaurants, you will always be amazed by the authentic and extraordinary tasting experience.

In Vietnamese food, the staple, which is found at almost every meal, is rice. It can be eaten plain, a little sticky to be more easily caught with chopsticks, or fried. It is also transformed into flour or milk to be enjoyed in the form of noodles, pancakes, or rice sheets. It is so essential to Vietnamese cuisine that the term “An Com,” which we would translate as “Eating,” literally means “eating rice.”

Vietnamese recipes are rich in flavours thanks to the use of many aromatic herbs: coriander, basil, mint, but also herbs less known to our palates such as perilla, Thai basil, lemongrass, or Chinese chives. Spices also play an important role in the unique flavour of Vietnamese dishes. Badian, with an aniseed taste, is an essential element in the composition of Pho, the famous Vietnamese soup. Garlic, ginger, cardamom, and pepper are among the basic spices found in many dishes. Chilli pepper is also used, but in a milder form than in many other Asian countries, and the dishes are rarely spicy. Finally, sauces, including soy sauce and nuoc-mam sauce, a fermented fish sauce that can be found on every Vietnamese table, often enhance the flavours of Vietnamese cuisine.

The diversity of dishes in Vietnamese cuisine is incredible, and it is impossible to list all the existing recipes. Among the typical dishes, we should mention nems or spring rolls, which are eaten fresh or fried. Although the composition may vary (pork, shrimps, vegetables, rice noodles, etc.), this recipe is always as tasty and is one of our favourites. The banh mi is a sandwich very appreciated by the Vietnamese. It consists of ingredients of your choice, accompanied by vegetables marinated in vinegar, in a baguette-shaped bun. Did you know that the term banh mi is a phonetic distortion of the term “sandwich bread?”

In Hanoi, you will enjoy Bun Cha, marinated and grilled pork, served with rice noodles. The centre of the country is famous for its gastronomy and its many specialties. One of our favorite dishes in this region is cao lau, which is made with a variety of thick noodles specific to the Hoi An region, herbs and soybeans. In the South, you can enjoy fish dishes such as canh chu ca, a traditional soup with catfish, vegetables, soybean sprouts, and salty broth.

Vegetarians are not left out in Vietnam. Tofu is completely integrated into Vietnamese food, and many restaurants serve it on the menu as a curry or grilled, and accompanied by tomato sauce.

For dessert, why not enjoy one of Vietnam’s delicious tropical fruits? Mangoes, passion fruits, bananas, etc. will delight your taste buds. The more adventurous can try durian, a fruit appreciated and sought after in Asian countries but whose very strong smell can be unpleasant.

Finally, lovers of coffee, or ca-phe, will find their happiness in Vietnam. All over the country, people love coffee, and often enjoy it on a small plastic stool in a roadside shop. It is poured through an aluminium filter placed directly on your cup. Be careful though, it is reported to be very strong!

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