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== | ==Overview== | ||
Common ingredients | [[Vietnamese cuisine]] is known for its balance of five fundamental taste elements in the overall meal. Each Vietnamese dish has a distinctive flavor which reflects one or more of these elements. Common ingredients include [[fish sauce]], [[shrimp paste]], [[soy sauce]], [[rice]], fresh herbs, fruit, and vegetables. Traditional Vietnamese cooking is greatly admired for its fresh ingredients, minimal use of oil, and reliance on herbs and vegetables. With the balance between fresh herbs and meats and a selective use of spices to reach a fine taste, Vietnamese food is considered one of the healthiest cuisines worldwide. | ||
== | ==Regional Variations== | ||
Vietnamese cuisine varies by region. In the north, the colder climate limits the production and availability of spices. As a result, the food tends to be less spicy than in other regions. The cuisine of the north is known for its use of [[soy sauce]] and [[fish sauce]], and dishes often include [[beef]] and [[pork]]. | |||
In central Vietnam, the cuisine is known for its bold flavors and the use of many spices. The region is famous for its [[imperial cuisine]], which was developed in the royal kitchens of the [[Nguyen dynasty]]. | |||
The southern region of Vietnam has a warm climate and fertile soil, which allows for a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. The cuisine here is often sweet and spicy, with a liberal use of [[coconut milk]]. | |||
== | ==Popular Dishes== | ||
== | ===Pho=== | ||
[[File:Pho_bo_3.jpg|Pho, a popular Vietnamese noodle soup|thumb|right]] | |||
[[Pho]] is a Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat, usually beef or chicken. Pho is a popular street food in Vietnam and the specialty of a number of restaurant chains around the world. Pho originated in the early 20th century in northern Vietnam and was popularized throughout the world by refugees after the [[Vietnam War]]. | |||
== | ===Bún chả=== | ||
[[File:Bún_chả_Vietnamese_food.jpg|Bún chả, a Vietnamese dish of grilled pork and noodle|thumb|left]] | |||
[[Bún chả]] is a Vietnamese dish of grilled pork and noodle, which is thought to have originated from [[Hanoi]], the capital of Vietnam. Bún chả is served with grilled fatty pork (chả) over a plate of white rice noodle (bún) and herbs with a side dish of dipping sauce. | |||
===Bún bò Huế=== | |||
[[File:Bún_bò_Huế_minh28397.jpg|Bún bò Huế, a spicy beef noodle soup|thumb|right]] | |||
[[Bún bò Huế]] is a popular Vietnamese soup containing rice vermicelli and beef. Huế is a city in central Vietnam associated with the cooking style of the former royal court. The dish is greatly admired for its balance of spicy, sour, salty, and sweet flavors and the predominant flavor is that of lemongrass. | |||
===Mì vằn thắn=== | |||
[[File:Mì_vằn_thắn.jpg|Mì vằn thắn, a Vietnamese noodle soup|thumb|left]] | |||
[[Mì vằn thắn]] is a Vietnamese noodle soup that is influenced by Chinese cuisine. It typically includes egg noodles, wontons, and various meats such as pork or shrimp, served in a flavorful broth. | |||
===Bánh mì=== | |||
[[File:Bánh_mỳ_và_bò_kho_(bò_Phú_Yên)_ở_Nguyễn_Nhữ_Lãm,_Tân_Phú_năm_2015_(3).jpg|Bánh mì, a Vietnamese sandwich|thumb|right]] | |||
[[Bánh mì]] is a Vietnamese sandwich that consists of a baguette filled with a variety of ingredients such as meats, vegetables, and condiments. The baguette was introduced by the French during the colonial period, and the sandwich has since become a staple of Vietnamese cuisine. | |||
===Cà ri gà=== | |||
[[File:Vietnamese_chicken_curry_and_baguette.jpg|Vietnamese chicken curry with baguette|thumb|left]] | |||
[[Cà ri gà]] is a Vietnamese chicken curry that is influenced by Indian and French cuisines. It is made with chicken, potatoes, carrots, and coconut milk, and is often served with rice or a baguette. | |||
===Chả cá Lã Vọng=== | |||
[[File:Chả_cá_Lã_Vọng_Hà_Nội_tháng_2_năm_2018_(1).jpg|Chả cá Lã Vọng, a famous Hanoi dish|thumb|right]] | |||
[[Chả cá Lã Vọng]] is a famous dish from Hanoi, consisting of grilled fish seasoned with turmeric and dill. It is typically served with rice noodles, peanuts, and a dipping sauce. | |||
===Mì Quảng=== | |||
[[File:Mì_Quảng,_Da_Nang,_Vietnam.jpg|Mì Quảng, a noodle dish from central Vietnam|thumb|left]] | |||
[[Mì Quảng]] is a noodle dish that originates from [[Quang Nam Province]] in central Vietnam. It is made with rice noodles, meat (such as chicken, pork, or shrimp), and a small amount of broth, and is garnished with herbs, peanuts, and rice crackers. | |||
==Related Pages== | |||
* [[Vietnamese culture]] | |||
* [[Vietnamese language]] | |||
* [[Vietnamese history]] | |||
[[Category:Vietnamese cuisine]] | [[Category:Vietnamese cuisine]] | ||
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Overview[edit]
Vietnamese cuisine is known for its balance of five fundamental taste elements in the overall meal. Each Vietnamese dish has a distinctive flavor which reflects one or more of these elements. Common ingredients include fish sauce, shrimp paste, soy sauce, rice, fresh herbs, fruit, and vegetables. Traditional Vietnamese cooking is greatly admired for its fresh ingredients, minimal use of oil, and reliance on herbs and vegetables. With the balance between fresh herbs and meats and a selective use of spices to reach a fine taste, Vietnamese food is considered one of the healthiest cuisines worldwide.
Regional Variations[edit]
Vietnamese cuisine varies by region. In the north, the colder climate limits the production and availability of spices. As a result, the food tends to be less spicy than in other regions. The cuisine of the north is known for its use of soy sauce and fish sauce, and dishes often include beef and pork.
In central Vietnam, the cuisine is known for its bold flavors and the use of many spices. The region is famous for its imperial cuisine, which was developed in the royal kitchens of the Nguyen dynasty.
The southern region of Vietnam has a warm climate and fertile soil, which allows for a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. The cuisine here is often sweet and spicy, with a liberal use of coconut milk.
Popular Dishes[edit]
Pho[edit]
Pho is a Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat, usually beef or chicken. Pho is a popular street food in Vietnam and the specialty of a number of restaurant chains around the world. Pho originated in the early 20th century in northern Vietnam and was popularized throughout the world by refugees after the Vietnam War.
Bún chả[edit]
Bún chả is a Vietnamese dish of grilled pork and noodle, which is thought to have originated from Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Bún chả is served with grilled fatty pork (chả) over a plate of white rice noodle (bún) and herbs with a side dish of dipping sauce.
Bún bò Huế[edit]
Bún bò Huế is a popular Vietnamese soup containing rice vermicelli and beef. Huế is a city in central Vietnam associated with the cooking style of the former royal court. The dish is greatly admired for its balance of spicy, sour, salty, and sweet flavors and the predominant flavor is that of lemongrass.
Mì vằn thắn[edit]
Mì vằn thắn is a Vietnamese noodle soup that is influenced by Chinese cuisine. It typically includes egg noodles, wontons, and various meats such as pork or shrimp, served in a flavorful broth.
Bánh mì[edit]
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Bánh mì is a Vietnamese sandwich that consists of a baguette filled with a variety of ingredients such as meats, vegetables, and condiments. The baguette was introduced by the French during the colonial period, and the sandwich has since become a staple of Vietnamese cuisine.
Cà ri gà[edit]
Cà ri gà is a Vietnamese chicken curry that is influenced by Indian and French cuisines. It is made with chicken, potatoes, carrots, and coconut milk, and is often served with rice or a baguette.
Chả cá Lã Vọng[edit]
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Chả cá Lã Vọng is a famous dish from Hanoi, consisting of grilled fish seasoned with turmeric and dill. It is typically served with rice noodles, peanuts, and a dipping sauce.
Mì Quảng[edit]
Mì Quảng is a noodle dish that originates from Quang Nam Province in central Vietnam. It is made with rice noodles, meat (such as chicken, pork, or shrimp), and a small amount of broth, and is garnished with herbs, peanuts, and rice crackers.
