Joanna James
The nation of Vietnam is always an interesting destination to visit. Here you will find a host of delicious dishes that will appeal to the discerning food lover, including the well-known specialities described below.
Pho is one of Vietnam's most typical and popular foods, featuring prominently in the diet of the local people since it is tasty, inexpensive and available widely at many times of the day. Pho consists of rice noodles, a salty broth, beef or chicken and a dash of herbs. In Vietnam, you will find pho at a multitude of venues ranging from upscale restaurants to simple street stalls. Each variety of pho – depending on the choice of meat, such as beef brisket, beef tenderloin, chicken thigh or chicken wing – comes with a different selection of accompaniments. Pho is a much loved Vietnamese dish that is also appreciated by many diners around the world.
The delectable banh xeo may be described as large tasty pancakes; their name in the local tongue translates literally as 'sizzling cake' which refers to the sound that is made as these pancake-like treats are being prepared. A proper sizzling cake will be a crisp crepe filled with shrimp, pork and bean sprouts with a garnish of freshly obtained herbs; this kind of garnish is often provided along with many genuine Vietnamese culinary preparations. If you desire to enjoy sizzling cake as the locals do, simply slice it up into convenient portions, roll it in lettuce leaves or rice paper and dip it into the accompanying savoury sauce.
One of the staple meals in South Vietnam, this simple dish is consumed at varied times of the day, yet is most popular as a breakfast dish. Com tam is generally served with marinated and grilled pork chops, along with a preparation of finely chopped pork. In addition to the meat, this dish is usually accompanied with ingredients like finely cut cucumber, pickled vegetables, tomato, prawn paste, grilled prawns, fried egg, egg custard and so on. Since com tam is a dish that is dry, it is also usually served along with a quantity of fish sauce.
The delectable Vietnamese baguette sandwiches have attracted a worldwide following due to their irresistible flavours. The secret of banh mi lies with the crispy and light baguette as well as the different fillings that they are prepared with. You will find that these baguettes are stuffed with fresh greens in addition to a variety of fillings including freshly prepared omelette and pate. You will find that in the north of Vietnam, the chefs often prepare simple sandwiches with bread, pate and margarine, whereas in the south banh mi is often prepared with ingredients such as cold cuts, cheese, sausage, pickled vegetables, fried egg, chilli sauce, cilantro, and so on. You will find banh mi in many different parts of the country, including restaurants in Binh Duong which are easily accessible from Citadines Central Binh Duong, an accommodation choice to consider which offers modern hotel apartments in Binh Duong.
The frequently consumed xoi may be translated as 'sticky rice' and is a staple of the native people of Vietnam. You will find this dish at many different dining establishments in this country, including luxurious restaurants as well as modest food stalls. This dish is popularly consumed in the morning, as it provides a boost of welcome energy. This rice preparation is served with many different additions, including slices of pork or chicken as well as sausage, fried eggs, scallion oil and so on.
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