Vietnamese dishes

67 Vietnamese dishes, 67 with linked recipes from their original publishers.

Part of Mainland Southeast Asian.

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Noodles

• Bánh canh cua A crab soup with thick, slippery noodles made from rice flour, tapioca, or a mixture.
• Bún bò Huế A central Vietnamese noodle soup with round rice noodles and a rich, lemongrass-scented broth, typically containing beef and pork.
• Bún bò Huế chay A meat-free interpretation of the spicy Huế-style noodle soup, using ingredients such as mushrooms, tofu, and vegetables.
• Bún măng vịt Rice vermicelli served with duck and bamboo shoots in a savory broth.
• Bún riêu A tangy tomato-and-crab noodle soup, often served with tofu, pork, and herbs.
• Bún riêu chay A vegetarian-style tomato noodle soup that recreates the soft curds of crab-based bún riêu with ingredients such as tofu or soy milk.
• Bún thịt nướng A bowl of rice vermicelli topped with grilled marinated pork, fresh herbs, vegetables, and often peanuts or fried spring rolls.
• Hủ tiếu Nam Vang A southern Vietnamese noodle dish with Cambodian-Chinese connections, combining rice noodles with pork, shrimp, and often quail eggs.
• Mì Quảng A central Vietnamese dish of rice noodles with a small amount of concentrated broth and toppings such as pork, shrimp, or chicken.
• Phở bò Flat rice noodles in an aromatic beef broth scented with spices such as star anise and cinnamon, served with sliced beef.
• Phở chay A vegetable-based version of phở with rice noodles in a broth fragrant with toasted spices, ginger, and onion.
• Phở gà Rice noodles and tender chicken in a clear broth fragrant with ginger, onion, and spices.

Dessert

• Bánh bò nướng A baked cake made with ingredients such as tapioca starch, coconut milk, and pandan, known for its long honeycomb-like air pockets.
• Bánh cam Round fried glutinous-rice sweets coated in sesame and commonly filled with sweet mung-bean paste.
• Bánh chuối nướng A baked Vietnamese banana dessert often combining ripe bananas with coconut milk and bread or starch.
• Bánh da lợn A steamed layered cake commonly alternating pandan-flavored starch layers with mung-bean layers.
• Bánh flan A smooth egg-and-milk custard topped with liquid caramel after it is unmolded.
• Bánh tiêu Puffed, sesame-coated fried breads with a lightly sweet flavor and a mostly hollow interior.
• Chè ba màu A layered sweet dessert commonly combining beans, pandan jelly, and coconut milk with crushed ice.
• Chè chuối Banana pieces cooked in sweet coconut milk with small tapioca pearls, often finished with peanuts or sesame.
• Chè đậu trắng A sweet pudding of black-eyed peas and glutinous rice, often served with coconut sauce.
• Chè trôi nước Glutinous-rice dumplings, commonly filled with sweet mung-bean paste, served in a warm ginger syrup.
• Sữa chua Vietnamese-style yogurt often made with sweetened condensed milk, giving it a creamy, sweet-tart flavor.

Main

• Bánh cuốn Delicate steamed rice-batter sheets rolled around a savory filling often made from minced pork and wood-ear mushrooms.
• Bánh xèo A thin, crisp rice-flour pancake colored with turmeric and commonly filled with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts.
• Bò lá lốt Seasoned minced beef wrapped in aromatic lá lốt leaves and grilled.
• Bò lúc lắc Cubes of marinated beef quickly seared in a hot pan and tossed so they brown on the outside while staying tender.
• Bún chả A Hanoi-style meal of grilled pork patties and sliced pork served with rice vermicelli, herbs, and a sweet-tart dipping broth.
• Cá kho tộ Fish steaks or fillets braised in a concentrated caramel-and-fish-sauce mixture, often in a clay pot.
• Chả cá Lã Vọng Fish marinated with turmeric and cooked with generous dill and scallions, served with rice vermicelli, herbs, and peanuts.
• Gà kho gừng Chicken braised with ginger in a savory caramel-colored sauce.
• Gà xào sả ớt Chicken cooked with finely chopped lemongrass, garlic, and chili for a fragrant, savory dish with citrusy aroma and heat.
• Sườn nướng Pork chops marinated with savory-sweet seasonings and commonly lemongrass, then grilled until browned and aromatic.
• Thịt kho trứng Pork belly and whole eggs slowly simmered in a caramel-colored, fish-sauce-seasoned braise, often with coconut water.

Snack

• Bánh bèo Small steamed rice cakes, often made in shallow dishes and topped with dried shrimp, scallion oil, and crisp garnishes.
• Bánh đúc nóng A warm, soft rice-flour pudding topped with savory minced pork and mushrooms, fried shallots, and a seasoned sauce.
• Bánh giò Soft rice-flour dumplings wrapped in banana leaves around a pork-and-mushroom filling.
• Bánh khọt Small savory rice-flour pancakes cooked in a dimpled pan, commonly topped with shrimp.
• Bò bía Fresh rice-paper rolls commonly filled with cooked jicama, carrot, Chinese sausage, egg, and dried shrimp.
• Chả giò Crisp fried rolls filled with a seasoned mixture commonly including minced pork, vegetables, mushrooms, and glass noodles.
• Gỏi cuốn Fresh rice-paper rolls wrapped around herbs, rice vermicelli, vegetables, and commonly shrimp and pork.

Rice

• Bánh chưng A square leaf-wrapped cake of glutinous rice surrounding mung beans and pork, cooked slowly until dense and tender.
• Bánh tét A cylindrical, leaf-wrapped glutinous-rice cake, commonly filled with mung beans and pork, then cooked for hours.
• Cơm gà Hội An Fragrant yellow-tinted rice cooked with chicken broth and served with shredded chicken, herbs, and a bright onion salad.
• Cơm tấm Small broken rice grains steamed into a tender, fluffy base for southern Vietnamese meals.
• Xôi gấc Glutinous rice colored orange-red with gấc fruit and steamed, often with a little sugar and coconut flavor.
• Xôi xéo Glutinous rice combined with soft mung beans and crisp fried shallots; Hanoi-style versions usually color the rice yellow and slice a compact ball of mung beans over it.

Soup

• Canh bí đỏ Pumpkin pieces simmered in a light savory broth, often with minced pork or shrimp.
• Canh chua A sweet-sour soup often made with fish, tamarind, pineapple, tomato, and vegetables such as okra.
• Canh khổ qua Bitter melon filled with seasoned minced pork, often with mushrooms or glass noodles, and simmered in a clear broth.
• Cháo gà Rice simmered with chicken broth until it becomes a soft, soothing porridge, served with shredded chicken and toppings such as herbs or fried shallots.

Condiment

• Đồ chua Thin pieces of carrot and daikon pickled in a sweet-tart vinegar mixture.
• Mỡ hành Chopped scallions briefly heated in oil until fragrant and bright green.
• Nước chấm A thin dipping sauce commonly mixing fish sauce with citrus or vinegar, sugar, water, garlic, and chili.

Drink

• Cà phê sữa đá Strong brewed coffee mixed with sweetened condensed milk and poured over ice.
• Cà phê trứng Strong coffee topped with a thick, sweet foam made from whipped egg yolk and usually condensed milk.
• Sinh tố bơ Avocado blended with milk, sweetened condensed milk, and ice into a thick, smooth drink.

Bread

• Bánh bao Fluffy steamed wheat buns filled with a savory pork mixture, often including mushrooms, sausage, and egg.
• Bánh mì thịt A light, crisp baguette filled with savory ingredients such as pork, pâté, pickled carrot and daikon, cucumber, cilantro, and chili.

Dumplings

• Bánh bột lọc Chewy, translucent tapioca dumplings commonly filled with shrimp and pork.
• Bánh ít trần Chewy glutinous-rice dumplings with a savory filling that may include mung beans, pork, and shrimp.

Salad

• Gỏi đu đủ Shredded unripe papaya dressed with a sweet-sour, savory sauce and herbs, often with shrimp, meat, or jerky.
• Gỏi gà Shredded chicken tossed with crunchy vegetables such as cabbage or onion, fresh herbs, and a sharp, savory dressing.

Side

• Chả trứng hấp A savory mixture of eggs, minced pork, mushrooms, and often glass noodles, traditionally steamed, with baked versions also common in home recipes.
• Rau muống xào tỏi Water spinach quickly stir-fried with garlic until its leaves soften while the hollow stems keep a little crunch.

Curry

• Cà ri gà A Vietnamese chicken curry flavored with curry spices and lemongrass, commonly enriched with coconut milk and chunks of potato or sweet potato.

Stew

• Bò kho Beef slowly braised with carrots and aromatics such as lemongrass and star anise until tender.