Buddhism has a long history of development in Vietnam so vegetarian food is an indispensable part of its culinary culture. With their creativeness, Vietnamese chefs have made diverse vegetarian foods which are full of Vietnamese tastes.
Visitors to the eighth southern traditional cake festival in Can Tho have had a chance to taste 150 types of original cakes made by artisans from 19 provinces and cities nationwide.
Jackfruit salad is a common dish of the people in Central Vietnam and it has now changed a little to become an unforgettable specialty. Traditionally, jackfruit salad consisted of jackfruit, peanuts and basil. Now however, several ingredients such as pork, shrimp and tofu have been added to increase its flavour.
Vietnam is famous for its diverse cuisine and culture and each region has its own seductive signature dishes. As Pho is to Hanoi and beef rice noodle soup is to Hue, Mi Quang (Quang noodles) is very popular in Quang Nam province and Da Nang city.
Nem lui or grilled meat roll is one of the most popular dishes in the old capital city of Hue. No matter whether it is summer or winter, the dish is much sought after by people. Once you have tried it, you will never forget its taste.
The province of Kon Tum in the Central Highlands is famous for not only many beautiful places but also its salad which has been recognised in the list of top 10 Vietnamese specialties of Asian cuisine by the Asian Record Organisation. The signature dish is described as a jungle feast appealing to any visitors traveling to the Central Highlands.
Canarium nuts are a speciality of the mountain areas in northern Vietnam. The nutritious and tasty fruit is used in preparing various dishes, including braised fish which is often served with steamed rice.
Located on the outskirts of Tuy Hoa City in the province of Phu Yen, the ancient village of Dong Binh is well known for the traditional craft of making griddle cakes that has existed for hundreds years. It is widely acknowledged that the griddle cakes from the village are more delicious than those from other regions of the country.
For every Vietnamese person, local snack food is a childhood memory which is kept throughout their life. With a desire to preserve the quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine, Khoaikhau.vn offers snack foods from different parts of the country.
