American newspaper points out 10 irresistible Vietnamese dishes

(Baonghean.vn) - During his visit to Hanoi, the US President caused a stir when he enjoyed bun cha - one of the most delicious dishes in Vietnam. Immediately after that, the famous news agencyCNNAmerica has introduced 10 delicious Vietnamese dishes that tourists should not forget to try when coming to this beautiful country.

CNN advises travelers looking for the best food at the cheapest prices to head to the Southeast Asian country’s traditional open-air markets, where many of the eateries specialize in one dish, are mostly run by women, and often serve dishes whose recipes have been passed down from generation to generation.

Let's see what 10 dishes CNN considers "the perfect introduction to the best street food in Vietnam".

Noodle soup

How can a list of Vietnamese dishes be without pho?

It is almost impossible to walk down a street in major urban areas of Vietnam without coming across crowds enjoying traditional pho at stalls.

This special dish is cheap and delicious, and can be eaten anywhere, at any time.

Sticky rice

Sticky rice in Vietnam is usually the main dish, not a side dish, and is eaten with many other dishes such as chicken, pork, fried eggs, etc. and many places often sprinkle dried onions to decorate this dish.

Banh xeo

Pork, shrimp, green beans, and herbs are the typical ingredients that make up this very Vietnamese dish. To eat banh xeo like a real Vietnamese, cut the pancake into small pieces, roll it with rice paper and mustard leaves, and dip it in the special sauce that the chef has mixed for you.

Spring rolls

Fresh, healthy spring rolls are a great choice when you've had too much fried food in Vietnam.

The filling can be seen through the transparent shell including green vegetables, a slice of meat or seafood, a layer of coriander, rolled tightly and served with the favorite Vietnamese dipping sauce - fish sauce.

A dish similar to spring rolls but deep fried is called nem ran in the North and cha gio in the South.

Southern Vietnamese beef noodle soup

Southern Vietnamese vermicelli soup but now also very popular in Hanoi, add a little broth so the ingredients don't get mushy but still retain their diverse shapes.

Thinly sliced ​​beef mixed with crispy roasted peanuts and bean sprouts, flavored with herbs, shallots, and a little fish sauce and chili sauce.

Bun Cha

Pho may be Vietnam's most famous dish, but bun cha is the top choice for lunch in the capital city of Hanoi.

Smoke wafts in the air after 11am as roadside stalls begin grilling marinated skewers of meat over charcoal. Once the meat is charred and crispy, it is served in a large bowl of fish sauce, accompanied by a basket of fresh herbs and a serving of rice noodles.

Bun cha is often sold with crab spring rolls, which are also delicious and beautiful. Don't believe it? That was President Obama's meal on his second night in Vietnam!

Cao Lau

The pork noodle dish originating from Hoi An bears some resemblance to the various cultures that visited this trading port during its heyday.

The noodles are thicker, similar to Japanese udon noodles, the pork fat and meat have a Chinese flavor, while the broth and herbs are definitely Vietnamese.

'Real' cao lau must be cooked with water taken from the local Ba Le well.

Bread

The French may have brought the baguette with them, but Vietnam takes it to another level.

How different it is depends on where you go in Vietnam. In the North, banh mi mainly consists of main ingredients containing carbohydrates, fats and proteins - bread, butter, pate - but further south, banh mi can contain more diverse and colorful things such as cheese, salad, sausage, fried eggs, chili sauce, etc.

Fried flour

A favorite snack in Ho Chi Minh City, fried dough is very popular after school hours and late night gatherings.

The rice flour is fried in a large pan until golden brown, then an egg is added to the mixture. Once cooked, it is served with shredded papaya, shallots, green onions, and flavored with a little chili and vinegar.

Egg coffee

Vietnamese “egg coffee” is the name of a drink, but CNN classifies it as a dessert.

The soft whipped egg cream layer on top of Vietnamese black coffee will appeal to even those who don't drink coffee regularly.

In Hanoi, people often like to squeeze into small alleys, go upstairs to enjoy egg coffee and watch the view of Hoan Kiem Lake.

Phu Binh

(According to CNN)