In Taste Atlas‘ list of the world’s 100 best stir-fry dishes, stir-fried morning glory with garlic ranked an impressive 17th, the highest placement for any Vietnamese dish.
The website describes this dish as “a traditional Vietnamese delicacy that’s perfect for vegetarians” and suggests it is “best enjoyed with a side of white rice.”
The secret to mastering this dish lies in blanching the morning glory before stir-frying it with garlic and a savory sauce made from salt, sugar, and fish sauce.
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| Stir-fried glass noodles with crab. Image source: Taste Atlas |
Other notable Vietnamese entries on the list include stir-fried pho, which ranked 31st, stir-fried crab glass noodles at 72nd, and stir-fried spotted Babylon snails, securing the 78th spot.
These dishes are beloved by food enthusiasts both within Vietnam and internationally, showcasing the diverse and mouthwatering nature of Vietnamese cuisine.
Another Vietnamese delicacy that made the cut is stir-fried chayote with garlic, a specialty from Sa Pa Town in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam.
This dish, ranked 75th, is celebrated for its refreshing crunch, a harmonious combination of chayote, garlic, fish sauce, and oil.
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| Stir-fried chayote with garlic |
The top 10 list also shines a spotlight on other celebrated Asian dishes. Among them are dak galbi (stir-fried chicken and cabbage) from South Korea, phat kaphrao (stir-fried holy basil) representing Thailand, nasi goreng ayam (chicken fried rice) as an Indonesian favorite, pad Thai (stir-fried noodles) again from Thailand, and an array of stir-fried delights from China, such as beef, shrimp, and Kung Pao chicken.
Taste Atlas, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, has built a reputation for its comprehensive catalog of traditional dishes from diverse cultures worldwide.
According to founder Matija Babić, the rankings are carefully curated based on the insights and reviews of culinary experts and discerning food critics, ensuring the accuracy and prestige associated with their awards.
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| Stir-fried spotted Babylon snails. Image source: Taste Atlas |
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