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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Vietnamese Food



Canh Chua (Fish Sour Soup)-Canh chua is a fish sour soup made with fish from the Mekong River and . This dish is mostly served when the so dua flower first blossoms at the end of the rainy season. A feast is organized and the fish sour soup is among the delicious meals prepared for this event. Fish sour soup must be eaten very hot.

Chao Tom (Grilled Shrimp Paste)
- Grilled shrimp paste is a very unusual dish made from very simple ingredients. The recipe consists of clean shrimps placed in coconut water. The shrimps are later grilled and ground to obtain shrimp flour. The flour is mixed with fat and sugar to finally obtain shrimp paste. This dish is served with fish sauce.



Hu Tieu (My Tho Noodle Soup)


-My Tho seafood noodle soup is different from Chinese noodle soup because it contains soy bean, lemon, chili, and soy sauce instead of herbs and lettuce.It is said that the most delicious noodle soup is made with Co Cat rice, from the most famous rice growing area of My Phong village.The sweet aroma of the broth comes from the meat, dried squid, and special condiments.My Tho noodle soup is a traditional dish specific to the south.



Nem Ran or Cha Gio (fried spring roll)


In Hanoi, the introduction of Nem Ran dates back to a time when Cha Ca had not existed. Although it ranks among Vietnam's specialty dishes, Nem Ran is very easy to prepare. Consequently, it has long been a preferred food on special occasions such as Tet and other family festivities
Ingredients:
lean minced pork, sea crabs or unshelled shrimps, two kinds of edible mushroom (Nam Huong and Moc Nhi), dried onion, duck eggs, pepper, salt and different kinds of seasoning
-All are mixed thoroughly before being wrapped with transparent rice paper into small rolls.These rolls are then fried in boiling oil.

Cha Ca (grilled minced fish)


Grilled minced fish has been served in Vietnam for more than 100 years. The Doan family of Cha Ca Street in Hanoi first invented this dish.A wide variety of fish can be used in this dish including sturgeon and tuna.The fish is marinated in salt before being grilled.



What is interesting about this dish is that people can add their favourite condiments: coriander, mint, dill, shallots, and more.
Pho - Noodles

Pho is the most popular food among the Vietnamese population. Pho is commonly eaten for breakfast.The soup for Pho Ga (pho with chicken meat) is made by stewing chicken and pig bones together. The white chicken meat that is usually served with Pho Ga is boneless and cut into thin slices. You could consider Pho Bo and Pho Ga Vietnam's special soups. Pho also has the added advantage of being convenient to prepare and healthy to eat.



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