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Divine flavors: secrets behind the unique taste of Vietnamese cuisine
Vietnamese people's culinary philosophy values the balance of ingredients and spices. One of the distinctive features of Vietnamese cuisine is the Yin and Yang - Five Elements principle based on the balance of sour, sweet, salty, spicy, and bitter tastes.
Vietnamese cuisine emphasizes harmony
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Furthermore, history plays an important role in shaping Vietnamese culinary culture. Throughout history, Vietnam has been influenced by various countries from Europe to Asia. This has made Vietnamese cuisine somewhat influenced by countries like China, France, and the United States. Nevertheless, Vietnamese culinary culture still maintains its unique and balanced characteristics.
Compared to Chinese cuisine, Vietnamese cuisine uses less oil and intense spices. Vietnamese dishes often emphasize freshness by using a variety of vegetables. While the Chinese prefer cooked vegetables, the Vietnamese favor raw ones. Raw vegetables are always an essential part of Vietnamese speciality dishes such as banh xeo, fresh spring rolls, or grilled beef in wild betel leaf.
Culinary tourism in Vietnam: A journey to enjoy delicious flavors from north to south
Vietnamese cuisine is generally divided into three regions: North, Central, and South.
The long-standing cultural and historical background has created a distinct taste for Northern cuisine. The characteristic of Northern dishes is simplicity, emphasizing the refinement in ingredient selection and preparation. Furthermore, Northern dishes typically carry a mild sweetness or a slight sourness from fermented items like vinegar and tamarind, as seen in pho and bun cha.
Central Vietnamese cuisine favors spicy and salty flavors
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Besides, the Central region is known for its hot and spicy dishes due to its sunny and windy climate. Therefore, people from the Central region tend to favor spicier and stronger dishes. Central Vietnamese cuisine demands more sophistication in preparation and presentation. Also, the cuisine emphasizes the intense spiciness of chili and pepper to add depth to the flavors. Some must-try Central Vietnamese specialities include Hue beef noodles, grilled chopped meat on skewers, and water fern cake.
The dishes from the Southern region often carry a rustic charm
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The Southern region is famous for its diversity and openness due to its multi-cultural culinary influences. The palate of Southern people tends to favor sweetness. Hence, dishes often use sugar, coconut water, or coconut cream to enhance sweetness. Notable Southern Vietnamese specialities include Saigon broken rice, pandan leaf rice cake, and more.
The cuisine of the Northern region prioritizes simplicity and refinement
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Innovations in Vietnamese culinary culture: The journey of modernization and dining style
With the development of Vietnam's international relations, Vietnamese cuisine has been continuously innovating. Vietnamese people have gradually adapted to new trends by combining creativity and traditional essence to create new and exciting dishes such as chicken and mangosteen salad, or salt coffee.
Furthermore, the presence of Vietnamese dishes in fine-dining restaurants is a new trend. Traditional dishes are also being modified to create new dishes, for example, spring rolls with foie gras. Additionally, Vietnamese cuisine has embraced the introduction of dining styles serving individual dishes instead of family-style. This trend contributes to creating new dining experiences when enjoying Vietnamese cuisine.
Summary
Vietnamese cuisine with its unique flavors and diverse styles will be a wonderful experience for those who love culinary exploration and want to discover Vietnamese culture. We hope that the insights from this article will help you understand more about Vietnamese cuisine.
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