Food
Bánh cuốn: steamed rice rolls
Bánh cuốn are silky steamed rice sheets rolled around pork and wood ear mushrooms, topped with fried shallots. Here's how to make them in a…
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Food
Xôi: Vietnamese sticky rice for breakfast
Xôi is steamed Vietnamese sticky rice, sold wrapped in leaves for breakfast, sweet or savory. Here are the main kinds and an easy mung bean…
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Food
Vietnamese street food: what to try first
New to Vietnamese street food? Start with bánh mì, phở, bún chả and bánh xèo, then branch out. Here's what to try first and how to order.
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Food
Is Vietnamese food healthy?
Vietnamese food can be a healthy choice, with lots of herbs, vegetables and broth. Salt, sugar and fried dishes are the things to watch.…
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Food
Is Vietnamese food spicy?
Most Vietnamese food isn't very spicy on its own. The heat usually sits on the table as fresh chili, chili sauce and sa tế, so you control…
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Stories
How to greet Vietnamese elders
To greet a Vietnamese elder, use their title, say 'chào' and end with 'ạ': Cháu chào bà ạ. Add a slight bow, and greet the oldest person…
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