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2018
The "symphony of a sandwich", as Bourdain called it: discover the Vietnamese sandwich in its birthplace, Hoi An, and where to eat the best ones worldwide.
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13
2018
A primer on dishes from different locations in Vietnam that will whet the appetite of both visitors and locals.
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19
2018
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.
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30
2018
In Vietnamese cuisine, there are many creative ways of preserving food, including fermenting, using salt and smoking.
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23
2018
Everything you need to know about the popular and widely consumed saltwater fish: find out some numbers to discover some curiosities about tuna.
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06
2018
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.
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03
29
2018
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.
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20
2018
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.
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31
2018
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.
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01
30
2018
Have you ever wondered what Vietnamese cuisine is like outside of Vietnam?
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01
30
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.
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01
30
2018
Everyone knows that Quang Ninh is famous for its scenery, its people, its culture. But not many people know about a unique food that can only be found there.
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18
2018
Many food lovers from other countries agree that Vietnam still has more foods to discover besides the globally famous 'phở' and 'bánh mì'.
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2018
Nature has particularly bounteous in Hậu Giang, providing water loaded with minerals that is home to the most delicious thác lác fish (clown knife fish) compared with other regions in the country. The flesh is fragrant, firm and crisp-skinned.
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17
2018
It’s the classic Robin to Batman of local food; fish sauce has long been the unsung hero.
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14
2017
Cold wind, check. Sweater, check. Money, check. It's time for your meals to get 'quacky.'
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05
2017
One day, novelist Nguyen Quang Sang came to Bac Lieu Province in the Mekong Delta and invited me for a meal.
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02
2017
Pan-fried squares of sizzling fish with dill, onion, turmeric and galangal: What are you waiting for?
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29
2017
Bloomberg recently posted a bucket list in which details 12 Restaurants Are Worth Traveling Across the World to Experience. Vietnam is among the destinations mentioned in the article, with its one-of-a-kind Cha Ca La Vong (La Vong fish cake).
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18
2017
Northwest Highlands are a huge treasure of food. In addition of seasonal produce and protein sources, the nature here has been protected by the living habits of the local minorities, from Thai, Mong, Dao, to Tang Mien.
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17
2017
What is shiso? From 'Aroma' to 'Zisuye and zisuzi,' 26 interesting facts and figures about this japanese plant: recipes, varieties and benefits.
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15
2017
Modern Vietnamese food has a number of influences from countries near and far.
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09
2017
“It all started with my grandmother. She loved to travel.”
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04
2017
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.
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28
2017
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."
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26
2017
Mushroom is the real “safe and organic” food.
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2017
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).
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21
2017
Ly Son island in Quang Ngai province is so well known from all over the country about its single garlic cloves, a famous specialty because of its flavor, healing ability, and also its ridiculously high price on markets.
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18
2017
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.
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10
13
2017
The best traditional Vietnamese dishes, from north to south.
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09
26
2017
Nha Trang delicacy bánh ướt Diên Khánh is often missed by visitors, who often only know of the province for its numerous beaches.
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09
25
2017
Fried fish has become a can’t miss dish for visitors to Hanoi. Among hundreds of fried fish restaurants in the capital, La Vong is the oldest and most famous, retaining its original taste over the past century.
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09
20
2017
Vietnamese dipping sauce and a huge variety of fresh aromatic herbs are the soul of the country’s cuisine.
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09
19
2017
Garlic and onion slicing is a matter of chemistry and technique. Don't miss these tips on how to maximise their flavour to their full potential.
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09
11
2017
Food sauce is indispensable, that’s what most Vietnamese diners think. Without appropriate sauce, the dish can’t be complete.
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08
2017
Ha Noi’s autumn is also the season for com or young sticky rice flakes.
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24
2017
Throughout Vietnam, chicken rice has evolved to meet the tastes of different regions.
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21
2017
Every foodie should learn how to cook with herbs to add depth of flavour, dimension and colour to their dishes.
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08
11
2017
From Italy to Indonesia, from Greece to California, have a look at our list of 12 salads from around the world and choose your favourite.
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09
2017
The alici (or acciughe) of Italy are plump, flavourful and among the best in the world. We takes on a tour of the Italia’s most famous anchovy fishing villages, and how the local cooks turn them into incredible dishes.