Southern Vietnam

🍳Stil de gătit

Sweeter than the north, more herbs and vegetables. Cambodian and Chinese influences. Coconut milk use.

📜Context istoric

The fertile Mekong Delta provided abundant produce, while French colonization left the banh mi legacy and café culture.

🌟Preparate emblematice

Vietnam·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Bánh Mì

A classic Vietnamese sandwich featuring savory grilled pork, a rich pâté, crisp pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and spicy jalapeños, all nestled within a light and airy baguette.

Vietnam·Medium·4 hours 30 minutes (including marinating)

Cơm Tấm

Cơm Tấm, a beloved Saigon street food, features fragrant broken rice served with succulent grilled pork chops, a perfectly fried egg, and a side of tangy pickled vegetables. It's a classic breakfast dish that's both satisfying and flavorful.

Vietnam·Medium·3 hours 15 minutes

Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang

A beloved Vietnamese noodle soup with Chinese-Cambodian roots, featuring a clear, savory pork and seafood broth, tender pork, succulent shrimp, and chewy rice noodles. This recipe focuses on building a rich, aromatic broth for an authentic taste.

Vietnam·Easy·50 minutes

Canh Chua

A vibrant and flavorful Vietnamese sour soup (Canh Chua) featuring a tamarind-based broth, tender fish, sweet pineapple, and crisp vegetables. This soup beautifully balances sweet, sour, and savory notes, making it a comforting and refreshing dish, especially popular in Southern Vietnamese cuisine.

🍽️Mai multe din Southern Vietnam

Vietnam·Hard·2 hours 30 minutes

Bánh Hỏi

Bánh Hỏi are delicate, woven rice vermicelli noodles, traditionally made by steaming thin sheets of rice flour batter and then carefully bundling them. They are typically served with grilled meats, fresh herbs, and a flavorful dipping sauce (nuoc cham), creating a light yet satisfying meal.

Vietnam·Medium·2 hours 45 minutes

Bánh Bao

Fluffy, cloud-like steamed buns filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground pork, Chinese sausage, wood ear mushrooms, and a whole hard-boiled quail egg. A beloved Vietnamese street food with Chinese culinary influences.

Vietnam·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes - 1 hour 15 minutes

Bánh Chuối

A comforting and sweet Vietnamese dessert cake made with ripe bananas and tapioca pearls, traditionally steamed or baked. It offers a delightful chewy texture and tropical flavor.

Vietnam·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes

Bún Riêu Cua

A vibrant and flavorful Vietnamese noodle soup featuring a rich, tomato-based broth infused with the essence of fresh crab. This comforting dish is known for its tangy, savory profile, complemented by tender crab cakes, fried tofu, and a medley of fresh herbs.

Vietnam·Easy·45-50 minutes

Hải Sản Nướng

A quintessential Vietnamese beachside dish featuring an assortment of fresh seafood grilled to perfection and generously drizzled with fragrant scallion oil. Served with a classic salt-pepper-lime dipping sauce and crunchy peanuts.

Vietnam·Medium·1 hour

Nộm Hoa Chuối

A refreshing and crunchy Vietnamese salad featuring tender shredded banana flower, savory poached chicken, and a medley of fresh herbs, all tossed in a vibrant nuoc cham dressing and topped with crispy peanuts and fried shallots. This dish is a delightful appetizer or light meal.