Recently, the site known as the “world culinary map” Taste Atlas recently introduced to international tourists a series of delicious Vietnamese dishes made from pork. So what are the pork dishes that Taste Atlas “chooses” to introduce internationally?
Bun cha. (Photo: Bui Thuy)
Bun cha has long been one of Hanoi’s famous specialties. With fragrant, greasy grilled pork, served with soft vermicelli, raw vegetables and rich dipping sauce, creating a perfect harmony for the taste buds. Some delicious bun cha addresses highly appreciated by Taste Atlas are Bun Cha Huong Lien, Bun Cha Dac Kim…
Previously, bun cha was also voted by CNN as the best summer dish in 2012. In 2014, bun cha once again entered the list of 10 best street delicacies in National Geographic magazine.
Vietnamese cuisine: Broken rice
Broken rice. (Photo: Hawonkoo)
Broken rice is a familiar street food of Saigon people. A traditional plate of broken rice usually has rice, egg rolls, grilled ribs, pork skin… The “star” of this dish is the ribs marinated with spices and grilled fragrantly. In 2023, Taste Atlas released a list of the 10 most delicious rice dishes in the world in 2023, accordingly, Vietnamese broken rice ranked third on this list.
In the past, Saigon broken rice was often a street food serving all types of diners. To this day, you can find this dish from popular shops to luxury restaurants. Besides, broken rice is also modified to become more diverse than traditional broken rice. In addition to the “main ingredients” of ribs, skin, pork rolls, broken rice can be eaten with fried eggs, braised fish, braised shrimp, grilled chicken, braised pork, stuffed squid… Although each side dish has its own. It has its own unique flavor but in terms of attractiveness, it is not inferior.
Vietnamese cuisine: Nem lui
Nem lui. (Photo: Bui Thuy)
Nem lui originates from Hue. The way to prepare this dish is somewhat complicated because it must be grilled over charcoal to create the unique delicious flavor.
Accordingly, the pork, after being pureed and seasoned with spices, will be rolled into balls on lemongrass sticks and grilled on a charcoal stove until charred. Nem Lui is best eaten hot, with raw vegetables and sweet and sour dipping sauce. The attractive aroma from grilled meat along with lemongrass season makes any diner fall in love.
Vietnamese cuisine: Braised pork
Braised meat. (Photo: Bui Thuy)
Braised pork is a popular dish on the Vietnamese dinner table. In addition to the easy-to-find ingredients, the way to prepare this dish is not too complicated.
Braised pork is usually made from pork belly, so it is both soft and has enough lean and fat. Sugar water to color cockroach wings not only enhances the flavor but also creates a beautiful color for the dish. In addition, braised meat with a few chicken or quail eggs and young coconut meat is also extremely attractive.
Vietnamese cuisine: Frozen meat
Jelly. (Photo: Bui Thuy)
Frozen meat is an indispensable dish during the Lunar New Year on the dinner trays of people in the North and North Central region. The pork will be stir-fried until firm, then water will be added to simmer until soft. Finally, just add wood grain, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms and put in the refrigerator to let the meat solidify before you can enjoy.
Previously in November 2023, Taste Atlas announced a list of the 100 most delicious pork dishes in the world. There are 04 Vietnamese dishes, including: beef noodle soup with pork sausage, fried spring rolls, broken rice, and meatloaf.