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02
2018
Bánh nếp nhân trứng kiến, glutinous rice cakes filled with ant eggs, are a specialty of the Tày, an ethnic group that has existed for hundreds of years in the northern province of Tuyên Quang.
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09
26
2018
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.
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09
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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05
17
2018
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.
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06
2018
Nothing could be more different from fast food, the American way, than the traditional Vietnamese diet.
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03
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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02
24
2018
Tết custom demands different sorts of cake to offer to the earth, heaven and ancestors.
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01
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
03
2018
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.
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15
2017
There are many theories regarding its origin.
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12
14
2017
Cold wind, check. Sweater, check. Money, check. It's time for your meals to get 'quacky.'
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12
02
2017
Pan-fried squares of sizzling fish with dill, onion, turmeric and galangal: What are you waiting for?
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11
29
2017
Chestnuts' nutrition facts, consumption figures and recipes: a focus on one of the best loved and most widely consumed autumn delicacies.
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11
15
2017
Modern Vietnamese food has a number of influences from countries near and far.
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10
2017
Feature dishes from Hue, Da Nang, or Hoi An are significantly memorable based on their harsh taste and rustic flavors. Interestingly, they all share similar characteristics, which are either rolls or mix, and all spicy.
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11
06
2017
When all the talking is done, the two sweethearts of central Vietnam have prepared something for everyone.
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11
04
2017
Science helps us to understand what liver is, and how to cook this offal to appreciate it the best. Don't miss the tips!
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10
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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24
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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10
03
2017
Noodles are a much-loved and used ingredient in Vietnam.
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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
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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09
08
2017
Ha Noi’s autumn is also the season for com or young sticky rice flakes.
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09
04
2017
At 90, Tran Huu Dat has many memories. And there are some that he cherishes more than others.
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08
28
2017
Waking up in the early morning and going out, you suddenly remember that it is a long time you do not enjoy rib porridge, and you feel hungry. Then, you decide to go for rib porridge.
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08
24
2017
Throughout Vietnam, chicken rice has evolved to meet the tastes of different regions.
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08
23
2017
Many people are familiar with grilled pork, but far fewer have ever tasted grilled pork wrapped in grapefruit leaves.
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08
17
2017
Playing an indispensable role in daily meals of locals, black peppers in Tien Phuoc (Quang Nam province) has become the most famous specialty which were traded through Hoi An port to western Europe and Japan since 17th century.
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08
15
2017
For years, Phở has been a representative of Vietnamese cuisine in the world. There are numerous types of Phở but the most famous one might be phở with beef in Ha Noi.
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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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08
04
2017
Pil-pil, vizcaina, green sauce and black sauce: from classic recipes to modern interpretations of these sauces with the help of top Basque chefs.
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08
04
2017
The humble tomato – from sauces to salads, stews to sweet and sundried, the tomato sits alongside the onion as one of the most versatile and useful kitchen ingredients we have.
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08
02
2017
A closer look at cocotte cooking method: healthy and simple, it's a cooking technique with many advantages. Discover its secrets.
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08
02
2017
From China to Italy, Greece to US and Korea, here is a list of traditional foods people from around the globe eat when it's hot outside.
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07
31
2017
Whenever people mention Hoi An cuisine, they are thinking of Cao Lau (a bowl of thick noodles), chicken rice, Ms. Phuong’s Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwich) or more fancy dishes like White Roses sold in the old town.
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07
17
2017
Espagnole, veloute, béchamel, hollandaise and sauce tomate: what are the 5 mother sauces, that form the base from which countless variations can be prepared.
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07
15
2017
Vietnamese cuisine doesn't win any points for complexity. Many of the most popular dishes can be made just as well on the side of the road as in a top-end restaurant.
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07
15
2017
Caviar is a mysterious, special and nutritious luxury food. It is taken from sturgeon and considered one of ten products worldwide symbolising luxury and wealth.