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Vietnamese cuisine

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Modern Family | Lily Goes to a Vietnamese Restaurant for the First Time

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Americans Try Vietnamese Street Food

Vietnamese cuisine encompasses the foods and beverages of Vietnam, and features a combination of five fundamental tastes in the overall meal. Each Vietnamese dish has a distinctive flavor which reflects one or more of these elements. Common ingredients include fish sauce, shrimp paste, soy sauce, rice, fresh herbs, fruit and vegetables. Vietnamese recipes use lemongrass, ginger, mint, Vietnamese mint, long coriander, Saigon cinnamon, bird's eye chili, lime, and Thai basil leaves. Traditional Vietnamese cooking is greatly admired for its fresh ingredients, minimal use of dairy and oil, complementary textures, and reliance on herbs and vegetables. With the balance between fresh herbs and meats and a selective use of spices to reach a fine taste, Vietnamese food is considered one of the healthiest cuisines worldwide.
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  • Regional variations 

  • Cooking techniques 

  • Typical Vietnamese family meal 

  • Feast 

  • Cuisine 

  • Popularity 

  • Proverbs 

  • Food in relation to lifestyle 

  • Popular dishes 

  • Condiments and sauces 

  • Food colourings 

  • Herbs and spices 

  • Exotic dishes 

  • Common ingredients 

  • Vietnamese utensils 

  • Historical influences