This article is part of the Cuisine series
Foods
Bread - Pasta - Cheese - Rice Sauces - Soups - Desserts Herbs and spices Other ingredients Image File history File links Title_Cuisine_2. ... Cuisine (from French cuisine, cooking; culinary art; kitchen; ultimately from Latin coquere, to cook) is a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a specific culture. ... For other uses, see Bread (disambiguation). ... Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Cheese is a solid food made from the milk of cows, goats, sheep, and other mammals. ... For other uses, see Rice (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Sauce (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Soup (disambiguation). ... Not to be confused with Desert. ... For other uses, see Herb (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Spice (disambiguation). ... Food is any substance, usually composed primarily of carbohydrates, fats, water and/or proteins, that can be eaten or drunk by an animal for nutrition and/or pleasure. ...
Regional cuisines
Asia - Europe - Caribbean South Asia - Latin America Middle East - North America - Africa Other cuisines...
Preparation techniques and cooking items
Techniques - Utensils Weights and measures
See also:
Kitchens - Meals Wikibooks: Cookbook

Vietnamese cuisine (cuisine translates to ẩm thực in Vietnamese: ẩm: drink and thực: food) is known for its common use of fish sauce, soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Vietnamese recipes use many vegetables, herbs and spices, including lemon grass, lime, and kaffir lime leaves. Throughout all regions the emphasis is always on serving fresh vegetables and/or fresh herbs as side dishes along with dipping sauce. The Vietnamese also have a number of Buddhist vegetarian dishes. The most common meats used in Vietnamese cuisine are pork, beef, prawns, various kinds of tropical fish, and chicken. Duck and goat/lamb are used much less widely. Asian cuisine is a term for the various cuisines of South, East and Southeast Asia and for fusion dishes based on combining them. ... See the individual entries for: // Belarusian cuisine Bulgarian cuisine Czech cuisine Hungarian cuisine Jewish cuisine Polish cuisine Romanian cuisine Russian cuisine Slovak cuisine Slovenian cuisine Ukrainian cuisine British cuisine English cuisine Scottish cuisine Welsh cuisine Anglo-Indian cuisine Modern British cuisine Nordic cuisine Danish cuisine Finnish cuisine Icelandic cuisine Lappish... Caribbean cuisine is a fusion of African, Amerindian, French, Indian, and Spanish cuisine. ... South Asian cuisine includes the cuisines of the South Asia. ... Latin American cuisine is a phrase that refers to typical foods, beverages, and cooking styles common to many of the countries and cultures in Latin America. ... The term Middle Eastern cuisine refers to the various cuisines of the Middle East. ... North American cuisine is a term used for foods native to or popular in countries of North America. ... Cuisine of Africa reflects indigenous traditions, as well as influences from Arabs, Europeans, and Asians. ... Cooking is the act of preparing food. ... This is a list of food preparation utensils, also known as kitchenware. ... In recipes, quantities of ingredients may be specified by mass (weight), by volume, or by count. ... A kitchen is a room used for food preparation and sometimes entertainment. ... For the coarsely ground flour, see flour. ... Fish sauce is a condiment derived from fish that have been allowed to ferment. ... Japanese name Kanji: Hiragana: Korean name Hangul: Vietnamese name Quoc Ngu: Soy sauce (US) or soya sauce is a fermented sauce made from soybeans (soya beans), roasted grain, water and salt. ... Vietnamese name Vietnamese: Hoisin sauce, or Haixian Sauce, (hÇŽixiānjiàng) also called Chinese barbecue sauce and suckling pig sauce, is a Chinese dipping sauce. ... Species About 55, see text Cymbopogon (lemon grass, lemongrass, citronella grass or fever grass) is a genus of about 55 species of grasses, native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Old World. ... Binomial name Citrus X aurantifolia {{{author}}} Limes cut in half Lime (Citrus X aurantifolia) is a citrus tree originating from the Malay Achipelago. ... Kaffir limes on sale Kaffir lime (left), used in Thai cooking, with galangal root. ... A replica of an ancient statue found among the ruins of a temple at Sarnath Buddhism is a philosophy based on the teachings of the Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama, a prince of the Shakyas, whose lifetime is traditionally given as 566 to 486 BCE. It had subsequently been accepted by... For other uses, see Pork (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Beef (disambiguation). ... Suborders Not necessary complete list: Aristeidae Penaeidae Sergestidae Sicyoniidae Solenoceridae Nematocarcinidae Atyidae Pasiphaeoidae Rhynocinetidae Campylonotidae Palaemonidae Alpheidae Ogyrididae Hippolytidae Proussidae Pandalidae Crangonidae True shrimp are small, swimming, decapod crustaceans usually classified in the suborder Natantia, found widely around the world in both fresh and salt water. ... Tropical fish include fish found in tropical environments around the world, including both fresh water and salt water species. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Subfamilies Dendrocygninae Oxyurinae Anatinae Aythyinae Merginae Duck is the common name for a number of species in the Anatidae family of birds. ... This article is about the domestic species. ... It has been suggested that Lambing be merged into this article or section. ...

The three regions

Vietnamese cuisine can be basically divided into three categories, each pertaining to a specific region. With North Vietnam being the cradle of Vietnamese civilization, many of Vietnam's most famous dishes (such as phở) have their birthplace in the North. The North's cuisine is more traditional and more strict in choosing spiciness and ingredients. The South's cuisine has been influenced by the cuisines of southern Chinese immigrants, and thus Southerners prefer sweet flavors in many dishes. The south has a famous chef named Hai Bui who is very popular because of his delicious Vietnamese cuisine. He was born in Da Lat, Vietnam and is the country's most revered chef. As a new land the South's cuisine is more exotic and liberal, using many herbs. Central Vietnamese cooking, is quite different from the cuisines of both the Northern and Southern regions, in its use of many small side dishes, and also its distinct spiciness when compared to its counterparts. Typical beef phở (phở bò ) A chicken-based phở (phở gà) with basil leaves, hoisin sauce, and Sriracha hot sauce, before mixing. ...

Món nhậu or cocktail delicacies

Meats such as snake, soft-shell turtle, and goat are enjoyed almost exclusively as "cocktail delicacies" with alcohol, and are not considered typical everyday fare. For other uses, see Snake (disambiguation). ... The turtle family Trionychidae comprises a number of turtle genera commonly known as Softshell Turtles. ... For other uses of the term, see goat (disambiguation). ...

Hột vịt lộn is a fertilized duck egg with a nearly-developed embryo inside that is boiled and eaten in the shell. It's typically served with fresh herbs (rau ram or Vietnamese basil), salt, and pepper; lemon juice is another popular additive, when available. A partially shelled balut egg, ready to be eaten. ...

The typical Vietnamese family meal

A typical meal for the average Vietnamese family would include:

• Individual bowls of rice
• A roasted meat or fish dish
• A stir-fried vegetable dish
• canh (a clear broth with vegetables and often meat) or other Vietnamese-style soup
• Prepared fish sauce and/or soy sauce for dipping

All dishes are communal and to be shared apart from the individual bowls of rice.

Popularity of Vietnamese cuisine

Some popular Vietnamese dishes

Outside of its country of origin, Vietnamese cuisine is widely available in Australia, United States, Canada, France, Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, and Russia, and is also popular in areas with dense Asian populations. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (720x810, 231 KB) Summary Pictures I took and edited Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (720x810, 231 KB) Summary Pictures I took and edited Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...

In recent years it has become popular in other Asian countries such as South Korea, Laos, Thailand, etc.

Certain dishes which have become trademarks of Vietnamese cuisine include Pho, Bun, Banh Mi, and Goi Cuon. The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... Rice vermicelli (Chinese: 米粉; pinyin: ; POJ: bí-hún; Hokkien: Bee hoon; Malay: Bihun; Cantonese: Mai fun; Filipino: Bihon or Bijon) are thin noodles made from rice, sometimes also known as rice noodles, rice sticks or glass noodles. ... Bánh mì is a Vietnamese sandwich made with a French-inspired baguette, small slices of pickled carrots, daikon, onions, cilantro, and choice of barbecued pork, paté, and other meats. ...

Just some of the countless varieties of Vietnamese noodle soups

Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1225x1225, 469 KB) Summary I took and edited the pictures myself. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1225x1225, 469 KB) Summary I took and edited the pictures myself. ...

Noodle soups

Vietnamese cuisine boasts a huge variety of noodle soups, each with influences and origins from every corner of the country and each with a distinct and special taste. A common characteristic of many of these soups is a rich and very tasty broth.

Popular Vietnamese dishes

See also: List of Vietnamese culinary specialities

Popular Vietnamese dishes include: // - Mắm thái Châu Đốc - Bánh canh Vĩnh Trung, Tịnh Biên district - Bò cạp chiên giòn, Bảy Núi mountainous area, Tịnh Biên district - Ốc vú nàng, Côn Đảo island - Bánh khọt Bà R...

• Bun Cha Gio (Bún Chả giò): Slighltly similar to Bun Thit Nuong, except this very simple vermicelli Vietnamese cuisine boasts a couple of spring rolls served with chilli fish sauce and greens.
• Nem Nuong (Nem nướng): grilled meatballs, usually made of seasoned pork. Often reddish in color due to food coloring additive and with a distinct taste, grilled on skewers like kabobs. Ingredients in the marinade include fish sauce.
• Chao tom: Prawn paste/cake on sugarcane.
• Goi (Gỏi): salad. Many varieties with the most popular including:
• Goi Du Du (Gỏi đu đủ): Vietnamese papaya salad typically with shredded papaya, shrimp, slices of pork, herbs, and with a more vinegar-based rendition of Nước chấm.
• Goi Hue Rau Muong (Gỏi Huế rau muống): a salad dish originating from Hue (Central Vietnam), including water spinach (Rau Muong).
• Mi xao don (Mì xào dòn): Crispy deep-fried egg noodles, topped with a wide array of seafood, vegetables and shrimp in a delicious gravy sauce.
• Ga xa (Gà xả): Lemongrass chicken. Lemongrass beef and other meats are also popular variations.
• Bo luc lac (Bò lúc lắc): Beef cut into cubes and marinated, served over greens (usually watercress), and sauteed onions and tomatoes. Eaten with rice.
• Sup mang cua (Súp măng cua): A creamy bamboo-crab soup. Served typically as a first dish at banquets.
• Banh Cuon (Bánh cuốn): Rice flour rolls and/or pancakes sometimes stuffed with ground pork and onion. They are eaten in a variety of ways with many side dishes, including one out of a million kinds of Cha (Chả), which are Vietnamese meats spiced and flavored in a multitude of ways -often ground to a paste and cooked.
• Chao (Cháo): Rice congee. There are also a variety of different broths and meats used, including duck, chicken, etc.
• Vietnamese hotpot: a spicy variation of the Vietnamese sour soup, with many vegetables, meats and seafood, as well as some spicy herbs. Also called lau (lẩu).
• Banh beo (Bánh bèo): a central Vietnamese dish consisting of tiny and round rice flour pancakes, each served in a tiny round dish. They are topped with minced shrimp and other smaller ingredients. Dipped in Nước chấm.
• Com chien Duong Chau : a Chinese fried rice dish, name after a region in China. It's a well-known dish in Vietnam.
• Mi bo vien (Mì bò viên): Chinese influenced egg noodle soup with beef balls, shrimp, and (sometimes) won tons.
• Bun cha Hanoi (Bún chả Hànội): Similar to Bun Thit Nuong, Bun Cha Hanoi comes from the Northern capital of Hanoi. The difference being that the pork meat is ground and marinated, then rolled into balls, grilled and left in a bowl of Nước chấm along with pickled vegetables, daikon and carrot. The meat balls are especially savoury, having truly soaked in the sauce. It is eaten with vermicelli and greens.
• Banh Hoi (Bánh hỏi): A special Vietnamese noodle that is extremely thin and woven into intricate bundles. Often topped with spring onion and a complementary meat dish.
• Thit heo quay (Thịt heo quay): BBQ pork, often eaten at weddings (and with Banh hoi)
• Thit vit quay (Thịt vịt quay): Roast duck, eaten over rice.
• Com ga rau thom (Cơm gà rau thơm): Vietnamese mint chicken rice. Rice cooked in chicken stock and topped with a mint (and other herbs) fried chicken (which is shredded). The rice has a unique texture and taste which the fried mint garnish enhances. Served with a special herb sauce on the side.
• Cafe sua da (Cà phê sữa) – strong coffee most often served with sweetened condensed milk at the bottom of the cup to be stirred in. A Vietnamese favorite.
• Banh bot loc (Bánh bột lọc): A Hue food, consisting of tiny rice dumplings made in a clear rice flour batter, often in a small, kind of flat tube shape. Stuffed with shrimp and ground pork. It is wrapped and cooked inside banana leaf, served often as Vietnamese hors d'oeuvres at more casual buffet-type parties.
• Mi quang (Mì Quảng): A very popular yet extremely complicated noodle dish. Also originating from Quang Nam, Mi Quang varies in its preparation and features very sharply contrasting flavors and textures in (if prepared properly) a shallowly filled bowl of broth, noodles, herbs, vegetables, and roasted rice chip (banh trang).
• Pho (Phở) – beef noodle soup (Phở bò) It is a beef noodle soup with a rich, clear broth achieved from hours upon hours of boiling meat and different herbs. There are many varieties of pho, with different selections of meats (most commonly beef and chicken) along with beef balls. Pho is typically served in bowls with spring onion, (in pho tai) slices of semi cooked beef (to be cooked by the boiling hot broth), and then of course the broth itself. The use of vegetables and various herbs is common in the southern region.
• Vietnamese curry is also popular. Especially in the south. Curry chicken can be either similar to the Thai curries (w/coconut milk) or taste kind of like Caribbean curries (no coconut milk, and more stir fried instead of steamed like a soup), and is usually served with rice.
• Another type of well known Vietnamese curry is beef brisket curry or beef tail curry. The beef curries are often eaten with French bread for dipping, or eaten with rice.

NÆ°á»›c chấm is a Vietnamese dipping sauce that is served quite frequently as a condiment. ... Species Nasturtium nasturtium-aquaticum L. Nasturtium microphyllum Boenn ex Rchb. ... A dish of homemade bánh cuốn Bánh cuốn is a dish from northern Vietnam. ... NÆ°á»›c chấm is a Vietnamese dipping sauce that is served quite frequently as a condiment. ... NÆ°á»›c chấm is a Vietnamese dipping sauce that is served quite frequently as a condiment. ... Ca Phe Sua Da ready to be stirred, poured over ice, and enjoyed. ... For other uses, see Coffee (disambiguation). ... Condensed milk is cows milk from which water has been removed and to which sugar has been added, yielding a very thick, sweet product that can last on the shelf for years. ... Hors doeuvre (or alternatively appetizer or starter) refer to the food served before or outside of (French: hors) the main dishes of a meal (the œuvre). ... Mi Quảng is a vietnamese noodle can be found in Quang Nam, Da Nang provinces. ... Quảng Nam is a province of Vietnam with a population estimated to be 1,402,700 and an area of 10,408 km². The capital city is Tam Ky. ... Typical beef phở (phở bò ) A chicken-based phở (phở gà) with basil leaves, hoisin sauce, and Sriracha hot sauce, before mixing. ...

Desserts

Vietnamese desserts

• Chè is a sweet dessert or pudding usually made from beans and sticky rice. Many varieties of chè are available, each with different fruits, beans (for example, mung beans or kidney beans), and other ingredients. Chè can be served cold, cool or hot.
• Fruit smoothies are also popular. They are simple to make and require just a few teaspoons of sugar, crushed ice and fresh locally available fruits. The smoothies come in many varieties, including custard apple, sugar apple, avocado, jackfruit, durian, strawberry, passionfruit, dragonfruit, lychee, mango, and banana.

Also a popular beverage is bubble tea. Similar to the fruit smoothies, but with added icecream and boba balls. Image File history File linksMetadata Vietnamesedessertssweetcongee. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Vietnamesedessertssweetcongee. ... Plastic containers of chè đậu trắng, a variety of chè made from black-eyed peas, in an Asian grocery store Chè is a Vietnamese term that refers to any traditional Vietnamese thick, sweet dessert soup or pudding. ... Glutinous rice ( or Oryza glutinosa; also called sticky rice, sweet rice, waxy rice, botan rice, mochi rice, and pearl rice) is a type of short-grained Asian rice that is especially sticky when cooked. ... Binomial name (L.) R. Wilczek Synonyms Phaeolus aureus Roxb. ... Navy Bean redirects here. ... A Tropical Strawberry Smoothie A smoothie is a blended non-alcoholic beverage made from natural ingredients; usually fruits and juices but sometimes other natural flavors such as chocolate, peanut butter, or even green tea. ... Binomial name L. In some regions of the world, custard-apple is another name for sugar-apple, a different plant in the same genus. ... Binomial name L. In some regions of the world, the sugar-apple is also known as custard-apple, a different plant in the same genus. ... Binomial name Mill. ... Binomial name Lam. ... This article is about the fruit. ... the passion fruit is freinds with santa had comes from ice land and it is reinderes faviout fruit {Taxobox | color = lightgreen | name = Passion fruit | image = Maracuyá.jpg | image_width = 250px | image_caption = Ripe yellow passion fruit, or maracuyá | regnum = Plantae | divisio = Magnoliophyta | classis = Magnoliopsida | ordo = Malpighiales | familia = Passifloraceae | genus = Passiflora | species = P... Pitaya fruit Examples of pitaya bonsai The pitaya (also known as pitahaya, dragon fruit, huǒ lóng guǒ (火龍果/火龙果), strawberry pear, nanettikafruit, or thanh long) is the fruit of several cactus species, especially of the genus Hylocereus, but also see Stenocereus. ... Binomial name Sonn. ... Pearl milk tea typically found in Taiwan Bubble tea is a tea beverage that originated in Taiwan[1] in the 1980s. ...

Vegetables

• Chayote (su su)
• Cucumber (dưa chuột)
• Eggplant (cà or cà tím)
• Daikon (củ cải trắng)
• Water spinach (rau muống)
• Bok choy
• Carrots (cà rốt)
• Cauliflower (hoa lơ)
• Cabbage (cải)
• Bitter melon (mướp đắng)

Binomial name (Jacq. ... This article is about the fruit. ... Aubergine redirects here. ... Binomial name Raphanus sativus L. Daikon (Japanese: , literally large root; Traditional Chinese: , literally white carrot; Korean: mu, literally radish), is a mild-flavored East Asian giant white radish. ... Binomial name Ipomoea aquatica Forssk. ... Trinomial name Brassica campestris L. pekinensis Bok choy (Brassica campestris, Chinese 白菜 báicài) is an Asian relative of the common cabbage. ... Binomial name Daucus carota A carrot (Daucus Carota) is a root vegetable, typically orange or white in color with a woody texture. ... Cauliflower within Brassica oleracea, in the family Brassicaceae. ... Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... It has been suggested that Foo qua be merged into this article or section. ...

Fruits

• Durian (sầu riêng)
• Jackfruit (mít)
• Pitaya - dragon fruit (thanh long)
• Lychee (vải)
• Longan (nhãn)
• Tomato (cà chua)
• Rambutan (chôm chôm)
• Mango (xoài)
• Mangosteen (măng cụt)
• Guava (ổi)
• Sweetsop (na or mãng cầu)
• Soursop (mãng cầu xiêm)
• Custard apple (bình bát)
• Water apple (mận)
• Plum (roi in the north, mận in the south)
• Star fruit (khế)
• Watermelon (dưa hấu)
• Langsat (bòn bon)
• Acerola (xê-ri)
• Sapodilla (hồng xiêm or xa-pô-chê)
• Pomelo (bưởi)
• Spondias cytherea; see Spondias genus (cóc)
• Green star apple (vú sữa)
• Persimmon (hồng)
• Papaya (đu đủ)
• Buddha's hand (phật thủ)
• Rose apple (roi in the North, mận Đà Lạt in the South)
• Canistel (trái trứng gà)

This article is about the fruit. ... Binomial name Lam. ... Pitaya fruit Examples of pitaya bonsai The pitaya (also known as pitahaya, dragon fruit, huǒ lóng guǒ (火龍果/火龙果), strawberry pear, nanettikafruit, or thanh long) is the fruit of several cactus species, especially of the genus Hylocereus, but also see Stenocereus. ... Binomial name Sonn. ... Binomial name Dimocarpus longan Lour. ... For other uses, see Tomato (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Nephelium lappaceum L. The Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is a medium-sized tropical tree in the family Sapindaceae, native to southeast Asia, and the fruit of this tree. ... Species About 35 species, including: Mangifera altissima Mangifera applanata Mangifera caesia Mangifera camptosperma Mangifera casturi Mangifera decandra Mangifera foetida Mangifera gedebe Mangifera griffithii Mangifera indica Mangifera kemanga Mangifera laurina Mangifera longipes Mangifera macrocarpa Mangifera mekongensis Mangifera odorata Mangifera pajang Mangifera pentandra Mangifera persiciformis Mangifera quadrifida Mangifera siamensis Mangifera similis Mangifera... Binomial name L. The mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is a tropical evergreen tree, believed to have originated in the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas. ... Species About 100 species, see text. ... Binomial name Annona squamosa L. The Sugar-apple (Annona squamosa), also known in English as Sweetsop and Scaly Custard-apple, is a species of Annona native to the tropical New World. ... Binomial name Annona muricata L. The Soursop, Guanábana or Corossol (Annona muricata) is a broadleaf flowering evergreen tree native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, from Brazil north to the West Indies. ... Binomial name Annona reticulata L. The Custard-apple (Annona reticulata), also known in English as bullocks heart or bulls heart, is a species of Annona, native to the tropical New World, preferring a low elevation, and a warm, humid climate. ... Binomial name Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merrill & Perry Syzygium samarangense (syn. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Averrhoa carambola Carambola or star fruit (Averrhoa carambola, Averrhoaceae or Oxalidaceae) is native to Sri Lanka and popular throughout Southeast Asia. ... For the political designation, see Eco-socialism. ... Binomial name Lansium domesticum Corrêa Lansium domesticum is a tree native to western Malaysia and now widely grown in tropical regions for its sweet fruit, known variously as the langsat, lansa, langseh, langsep, lanzon, lanzone, lansone, or kokosan. ... Binomial name L. Acerola (Malpighia glabra), also known as Barbados cherry or wild crapemyrtle, is a tropical fruit-bearing shrub or small tree in the family Malpighiaceae, native to the West Indies and northern South America and also cultivated in India. ... Binomial name (L.) P. Royen Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) is a long-lived, evergreen tree native to the New World tropics. ... Binomial name Merr. ... Species See text Spondias is a genus of flowering plants of the family Anacardiaceae. ... Binomial name Chrysophyllum cainito L. Chrysophyllum cainito is a tropical tree of the family Sapotaceae, native to the lowlands of Central America and the West Indies. ... Species See text A Persimmon is any of a number of species of trees of the genus Diospyros, and the edible fruit borne by them. ... Binomial name L. This article is about the fruit. ... Buddhas Hand, Buddhas Hand citron, or Fingered citron (Citrus medica var. ... Binomial name L. Alston The fruit tree Syzygium jambos (syn. ... Dalat (pop. ... Binomial name Baehni The Canistel (Pouteria campechiana) is an evergreen tree found from Mexico to Brazil. ...

Herbs

• Basil (rau quế)
• Lemon grass (cây xả)
• Ngò gai (saw leaf herb)
• Ngò ôm (rice paddy herb)
• Rau răm (Vietnamese Coriander)
• Thai basil (húng quế)
• Coriander (rau ngò )
• Mint (rau bac ha)
• Houttuynia cordata (giấp cá or diếp cá)
• Perilla (tía tô)

For other uses, see Basil (disambiguation). ... Species About 55, see text Cymbopogon (lemon grass, lemongrass, citronella grass or fever grass) is a genus of about 55 species of grasses, native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Old World. ... Binomial name L. Eryngium foetidum (also known as Bhandhanya, Chandon benit, Culantro, Culantro Coyote, (Fitweed, Long coriander, Mexican coriander, Wild coriander, Recao, Shado beni (English-speaking Caribbean), Spiritweed, (Ngò gai (Vietnam), Sawtooth), )Saw-leaf herb, or Cilantro cimarron) is a tropical perennial and annual herb in the family Apiaceae. ... Binomial name Limnophila aromatica (Lam. ... Binomial name Persicaria odorata Lour. ... Thai Basil is a cultivar of basil and is a major ingredient in many Thai dishes. ... For other uses, see Coriander (disambiguation). ... “Mint” redirects here. ... Genera See text. ... Perilla is a genus of annual herb that is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae. ...

Other ingredients

• Bánh tráng (rice paper)

Rice paper usually refers to paper made from parts of the rice plant, like rice straw or rice flour. ...

See also

• American Vietnamese cuisine
• French Vietnamese cuisine
• Vietnamese Chinese cuisine

References

External links

Wikibooks' Cookbook has more about this subject:

Cuisine of Vietnam

• Variety recipes
• famous vietnamese girdle cake, banh trang xuat khau
• TheTasteOfAsia.com: Vietnamese Recipe Brochure
• Directory of Vietnamese Restaurants and Food Guide
• Vietnamese Cooking on Chefs.com Martin Yan discusses Vietnamese Cooking.
• wokme.com Asian Cooking Guide - Vietnamese Cuisine
• Introduction to Vietnamese Cuisine
• Vietnamese recipes
• From gutter grub to gourmet tables. Noodlepie is a blog about scoff 'n' swill in Saigon
• Small collection of Vietnamese recipes
• Playing with My Food
• Vietnamese Food Cooking Courses