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  • Steamed Dumplings Show Việt Nam’s History
    09 26 2018

    Steamed Dumplings Show Việt Nam’s History

    Bánh bột lọc is a popular dish in Việt Nam’s north and central regions. These clear dumplings cooked in banana leaves are said to have originated in the former imperial capital city of Huế.

  • 6 Simple Ways to Tenderise Meat
    09 26 2018

    6 Simple Ways to Tenderise Meat

    Cheaper cuts of meat may be big on flavour but can sometimes be too tough to handle.

  • The Spirit of Việt Nam: Nem Rán and Nem Cuốn
    09 19 2018

    The Spirit of Việt Nam: Nem Rán and Nem Cuốn

    In Vietnamese cuisine, nem rán (fried spring rolls) and nem cuốn tôm thịt (fresh shrimp and pork rolls) are among the most popular and tasty of the hundreds of local dishes that residents and foreigners alike enjoy.

  • Bò Một Nắng - A Highlands’ Specialty
    08 30 2018

    Bò Một Nắng - A Highlands’ Specialty

    In Vietnamese cuisine, there are many creative ways of preserving food, including fermenting, using salt and smoking.

  • Hot Steamed Rice Rolls, A Must Try in Cao Bằng
    08 21 2018

    Hot Steamed Rice Rolls, A Must Try in Cao Bằng

    Steamed rolls made of rice flour, locally known as bánh cuốn, are a popular dish across Việt Nam.

  • The Science of Meat Fat
    08 06 2018

    The Science of Meat Fat

    The amount of fat in meat influences its flavor, tenderness and juiciness. Don't miss these tips for trimming meat and improving its cooking process.

  • Banana Flower Salad Evokes Taste of Home
    08 06 2018

    Banana Flower Salad Evokes Taste of Home

    Banana flower salad, a popular dish in Việt Nam, is known in the North as nộm bắp chuối and as gỏi bắp chuối in the South.

  • Prickly Pear from A to Z: 26 Things to Know
    07 18 2018

    Prickly Pear from A to Z: 26 Things to Know

    What is Prickly Pear? 26 interesting facts and figures about this delicious fruit used in several Mexican specialities and beverages.

  • Feast On Fancy Fish Eyes in Tuna-Loving Phú Yên
    05 17 2018

    Feast On Fancy Fish Eyes in Tuna-Loving Phú Yên

    The central coastal province of Phú Yên, a land of immense green grass fields scattered with yellow flowers and stunningly beautiful cliffs abutting the blue sea, is a highlight on the tourism map of Việt Nam.

  • Bowls of Cháo Trai Delight Hà Nội
    04 11 2018

    Bowls of Cháo Trai Delight Hà Nội

    Mother-of-pearl porridge is among the specialties of Hà Nội.

  • Nem Nướng Cái Răng, A Specialty of Cần Thơ
    03 29 2018

    Nem Nướng Cái Răng, A Specialty of Cần Thơ

    Each place in Việt Nam is known for its local produce and specialities – Hà Nội is famous for phở, bún bò from the central city of Huế and nem nướng Cái Răng from the southern province of Cần Thơ.

  • 8 Numbers Behind… Whisky
    03 20 2018

    8 Numbers Behind… Whisky

    Everything you need to know about one of the world’s most popular and widely consumed spirits. Here are some numbers to help you to know whisky better.

  • The Science of Mirepoix
    03 20 2018

    The Science of Mirepoix

    Mirepoix, the mix of fried diced vegetables used as a base for cooking, is a matter of chemistry. Don't miss these tips to adjust its flavour intensity.

  • What is a Century Egg?
    03 17 2018

    What is a Century Egg?

    It holds the title of being one of the strangest foods in the world. Some find it alluring while others can't phatom tasting it: we are referring to none other than the century egg.

  • The Science of Cryo-Blanching
    02 24 2018

    The Science of Cryo-Blanching

    A closer look at cryo-blanching, a rapid freezing method capable of preserving the color and flavor of green vegetables. Discover its secrets.

  • Vietnamese Chef Strives to Bring International Standard to Local Specialties
    02 07 2018

    Vietnamese Chef Strives to Bring International Standard to Local Specialties

    A Vietnamese chef who has a special love for local food has shared his wish to develop local traditional dishes to a higher standard so they win the appreciation of more gastronomes.

  • Foodwise: Cellophane noodles are great for New Year
    01 31 2018

    Foodwise: Cellophane noodles are great for New Year

    As Tết approaches, a group of gourmets from Hà Nội is visiting the northern province of Cao Bằng to seek the best miến dong (canna vermicelli) to make cellophane noodles. The rhizomes of the plant are full of starch.

  • The Tea That Mesmerises Drinkers
    01 30 2018

    The Tea That Mesmerises Drinkers

    Tea has been an essential part of Vietnamese life for thousands of years. It is believed that the refreshing beverage not only calms the mind, but also helps ward off a number of common diseases.

  • Food Trends: What’s coming to a Plate near You In 2018?
    01 30 2018

    Food Trends: What’s coming to a Plate near You In 2018?

    The New Year is well under way, and with it comes a bevy of culinary trends. Anooska Tucker-Evans looks at the hottest food fads coming to a table near you.

  • Greek Olives: A Guide to 5 Table Olives
    01 20 2018

    Greek Olives: A Guide to 5 Table Olives

    Greek olives are famous the world over. And with reason.

  • Childhood Nostalgic With Hanoi's Street Food
    01 04 2018

    Childhood Nostalgic With Hanoi's Street Food

    Cotton candy bikes, Fried ball-cake vendors... many of Hanoi street cuisines remind tourists and local about their dreamy childhood.

  • Star Anise from A to Z: 26 Things to Know
    01 04 2018

    Star Anise from A to Z: 26 Things to Know

    What is star anise? 26 interesting facts and figures about this spice having a huge variety of uses and purposes, from culinary to digestive.

  • When It Gets Cold, It’s Time For Some Greasy Seaworms
    01 03 2018

    When It Gets Cold, It’s Time For Some Greasy Seaworms

    Every late Autumn, when sunbeams gently light up trees, turning them yellow, and light cold front approaches in the north, the rươi (seaworm) season begins, as it has done for a thousand years.

  • More Than a Bowl of Noodles, Phở Is History
    12 15 2017

    More Than a Bowl of Noodles, Phở Is History

    There are many theories regarding its origin.

  • 13 Pro Kitchen Hacks for Line Cooks
    12 08 2017

    13 Pro Kitchen Hacks for Line Cooks

    Every cook on the line has their go to tricks, from saving a few precious seconds here and there to pulling a sauce back from the brink.

  • Food Trends 2018: 10 Things You'll Be Eating in 2018
    12 04 2017

    Food Trends 2018: 10 Things You'll Be Eating in 2018

    Whole Foods, which was bought by Amazon this year, sell goods to millions of people every week and this gives them a large amount of data to predict food trends.

  • 12 Things Chefs Really Want for Christmas
    11 30 2017

    12 Things Chefs Really Want for Christmas

    What does a chef or cook really want for Xmas, apart from new knives and more time off?

  • Interview with Sakal Phoeung of Le Corto Restaurant
    11 23 2017

    Interview with Sakal Phoeung of Le Corto Restaurant

    To renowned French Chef Sakal Phoeung, the most important factor in opening and maintaining a successful restaurant anywhere in the world is the right balance of hardware and software.

  • The ‘World’s Best’ Cheese Is British
    11 20 2017

    The ‘World’s Best’ Cheese Is British

    Cornish Kern, a ‘medium-hard’ variety, is victorious at the World Cheese Awards in London.

  • Shiso from A to Z: 26 Things to Know
    11 17 2017

    Shiso from A to Z: 26 Things to Know

    What is shiso? From 'Aroma' to 'Zisuye and zisuzi,' 26 interesting facts and figures about this japanese plant: recipes, varieties and benefits.

  • Origins of Vietnamese Dishes: Where Does It Come from?
    11 15 2017

    Origins of Vietnamese Dishes: Where Does It Come from?

    Modern Vietnamese food has a number of influences from countries near and far.

  • 42 Different Cuts of Lamb Explained
    11 10 2017

    42 Different Cuts of Lamb Explained

    Lamb is often overlooked in the kitchen, when people think of red meat they immediately think of beef, but a good piece of lamb can be juicy with a unique flavour that’s perfect with a whole host of different ingredients.

  • Northern Noodles: Bún Thang
    11 09 2017

    Northern Noodles: Bún Thang

    There are many kinds of noodles made with bún (rice vermicelli), among which the most prominent in the North is, perhaps, bún thang. Bún thang has been on festive tables in Hanoi for quite a long time.

  • Jiro Ono Explains Perfect Sushi and How You Should Eat It
    11 08 2017

    Jiro Ono Explains Perfect Sushi and How You Should Eat It

    What is perfect sushi? To answer that question, you have to ask someone who works in the pursuit of sushi perfection every day, and there’s no one better for this than the world famous sushi master, Jiro Ono.

  • The Science of Liver
    11 04 2017

    The Science of Liver

    Science helps us to understand what liver is, and how to cook this offal to appreciate it the best. Don't miss the tips!

  • Foodwise: Trying Thai Specialties in Son La
    11 04 2017

    Foodwise: Trying Thai Specialties in Son La

    Nom da trau (buffalo skin salad) and nhot xanh cuon bap cai (green elaeagnus latifolia) wrapped in cabbage, are unique and tasty specialties of the ethnic Thai group in the northwestern province of Son La.

  • Food in Vietnam Is Incredibly Cheap
    10 28 2017

    Food in Vietnam Is Incredibly Cheap

    A bánh mì for VND12,000 (US$0.53)? A coffee for VND8,000 (US$0.35)? If you’re on a budget, look no further than Vietnam!

  • The Science of Food 'Rest'
    10 28 2017

    The Science of Food 'Rest'

    Ever wondered why some recipes – mostly meat-based – are better “the day after”? Here's the scientific reasons why certain dishes should be left to "rest."

  • Let’s Try Some Specialties of Yên Bái
    10 24 2017

    Let’s Try Some Specialties of Yên Bái

    Yên Bái forest is not only rich in fauna and flora but also abundant in specialites, such as rare bamboo shoots locally known as măng Sặt (finger bamboo shoots) and nhộng ong rừng (the chrysalis of forest wax baby bees).

  • Foodwise: A Side Dish That Pushes Main Dishes Aside
    10 18 2017

    Foodwise: A Side Dish That Pushes Main Dishes Aside

    Any gourmet worth his salt knows that side-dishes are crucial value additions to most meals, and some of them are so tasty that they are as important, if not more so, than the main dish.

Hot restaurants

Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2018 Top 10 In 10 Dishes

Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2018 Top 10 In 10 Dishes

Enjoy this gallery with amazing dishes from the top 10 restaurants of Latin America's 50 Best 2018, with chef Tsumura's Maido at number 1 for the second year.

News

100 Best Chefs In The World 2019

100 Best Chefs In The World 2019

The Le Chef compilation of the 100 best chefs in the world for 2019 has been released with chef Arnaud Donckele from the La Vague d'Or restaurant in Saint-Tropez named the best chef in the world.

Cuisine & Nutrition

Sauces and Herbs to Die For

Sauces and Herbs to Die For

Vietnamese dipping sauce and a huge variety of fresh aromatic herbs are the soul of the country’s cuisine.

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