Vietnamese dishes explained
Bun bo Hue: the spicy beef noodle soup from central Vietnam
Bun bo Hue is a spicy beef noodle soup from central Vietnam. The lemongrass and shrimp paste broth, thick noodles, toppings and how it differs from pho.
Vietnamese dishes explained
Plain-English guides to the dishes of Vietnamese cooking: what they are, how they taste and how they are eaten. Every guide names its sources.
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Vietnamese dishes explained
Pho: Vietnam's noodle soup explained
Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup of spiced broth, flat rice noodles and beef or chicken. What goes in, Hanoi vs Saigon style, how to say it and how to eat it.
Vietnamese dishes explained
Vietnamese food: the dishes and flavors to know
Vietnamese food balances fresh herbs, fish sauce, lime, chili and sugar. The main dishes, the three regional styles and how a shared meal works, explained plainly.