28th March 2019, New South Wales: Vietnam as a tourist destination finds a lot of popularity with Australian tourists thanks to its spiritual hot spots, royal heritage and war memorials. There are several natural sights to enjoy on your Vietnam holidays. The nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon and Hanoi also come to mind. Flora and fauna of Vietnam are exotic; but, the undisputed star of Vietnam is its cuisine!
Vietnamese cuisine and its wonders
Vietnam is magnificent as a tourist destination. The country spirals down the eastern coastline of the South China Sea on one side, and its neighbours, Laos and Cambodia on the other side. However, Vietnamese cuisine has incorporated secrets from other, far-flung Asian countries such as China, Myanmar and even France! Vietnamese cuisine boasts of some savoury dishes, such as:
BanhMi
BanhMi comprises of wheat bread, mayonnaise, pate, sliced pork or ham, hot sauces and pickled vegetables. As mentioned above, Vietnamese cuisine features a lot of attributes and derivatives of French cuisine.
One can say that this is some of the last bit of the French colonial hangover that can be found in Vietnam. The French baguette stuffed with fillings cooked in traditional Vietnamese fashion is a perfect amalgamation of two different cuisines.
Com Tam
‘Com tam’ translates to broken rice. It is another food derived from the French colonial period of Vietnam. The dish is a contemporary Vietnamese meat and rice dish featuring pork chop, pickled vegetables with rice and a side of fish sauce.
Bun Bo Hue
The ‘Bun Bo Hue’ is a beef and noodle soup. It is a delicacy that is readily available in most eateries and diners in Vietnam. The locals also enjoy it as comfort food. The broth provides a nutritious combination of vegetables and meat. You can also have shrimp, herbs and spices added for flavouring.
Hanoi Vermicelli
Do not forget this dish when you visit Hanoi on your Vietnam holidays. The dish highlights the balance between taste and nutrition in Vietnamese cuisine. Traditionally the broth features leafy green vegetables, meat, shredded vegetables, snails and even tofu.
Che
‘Che’ is a dessert that has multiple renditions. In some eateries, you will find ‘che’ made from mung beans, azuki beans, red beans and pulses. In some regions, it features rice, basil, corn, and lotus seeds among other things!
Vietnamese cuisine has long spread its wings and flown across the globe increasing the number of pho-lovers.