The Vietnamese culinary scene has recently achieved six world records. These records include having the largest number of “xoi” (sticky rice) and “che” (a traditional dessert) dishes, as well as being the country with the most natural spices. Vietnam is also known for having the largest variety of delicious street foods, the most delectable home-cooked dishes, and the most dishes made using banana trees.
Le Tran Truong An, the general director of VietKings, stated that Vietnamese delicacies are not only rich in nutrients but also highly flavorful and appealing to international palates.
In addition to these recent achievements, Vietnam had previously secured five culinary world records in November 2021, recognized by both the WorldKings and the World Records Association (WRA).
Furthermore, Vietnam is renowned for having the largest number of “strand and broth” dishes and the most diverse variety of “mam” (fermented fish) dishes in the world, each offering unique flavors.
Moreover, the country takes pride in having the largest collection of dishes made from flowers, the most types of special rolls, and the highest number of dishes made from rice flour.
Cultural week brings a glimpse of Hungarian culture to Can Tho
NDO – A wide range of activities will be held under the framework of the Hungarian Cultural Week in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho from November 14 to 17.
Vietnam boasts street food in Moscow
NDO –The Vietnamese Street Food Festival, the eight of its kind, opened at the Hanoi-Moscow Trade Centre complex (Incentra) in Moscow, Russia, on March 8, with the aim of promoting the Vietnamese culinary culture to Russian people and international friends.
Streetside service station serves up surprise
When you travel a long distance these days you stop by a service station to take a rest and get some food. The trick then was to spot where the trucks were to find good fresh at a reasonable price.
Rice paddy crab hotpot
Vietnamese cuisine revolves around produce found in the paddy fields. A nation with over a thousand years of wet rice culture, Vietnamese people have been using everything rice-related for centuries.
Xoi Xeo – a popular sticky rice in Hanoi
There is nowhere in Vietnam that so many types of sticky rice- or “xoi” present like they do in Hanoi. But standing out among the various kinds, “xoi xeo” is not only creative art with a sophisticated combination of ingredients and color but the sophistication even leaks out to its odd name.
