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Essay On Vietnamese Cuisine

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What is Vietnamese Cuisine: Origin and Evolution If a Vietnamese cook is asked where his cuisine originated from, he might, reply, from his ancestors. The cuisine has evolved by the contribution of various rulers, invaders and indigenous peoples- each one adding their own nuances to create a deliciously simple cuisine. The Chinese made the first dramatic impact on its cuisine, teaching them Buddhism with its inherent vegetarian beliefs and the art of chopsticks, use of noodles, stir-frying in oil, tofu, soy sauce and cultivation of rice. India introduced Vietnam to spices. The Mongol tribesmen brought with them their love of beef, which resulted in the creation of Vietnamese soup, Pho. Explorers from Spain brought foods from the New World, including chillies and potatoes. Later, the French passed on their techniques of sautéing and simmering for stock making, and introduced onion, coffee, beer, ice cream and baguettes. From Thailand they took basil, lemon grass and shrimp paste and combined them with Indian spices. Cambodia introduced Vietnam to coconut milk. With such diverse inspiration, the resulting dishes are wholly unique. (Basan, VIETNAMESE fragrant and exotic :a deliciously simple cuisine) …show more content…

Rice is healthy, being rich in carbohydrates and is grown in countries with tropical and sub-tropical climates such as America, India and Japan. The Vietnamese national dish, Pho is gaining popularity, especially in America, where it resembles their chicken noodle soup. The Vietnamese main dish can consist of noodles as a substitute for rice to provide the starch content of the meal. The bread of Vietnam is influenced by French baguette and is served with every meal. It is used in making the Vietnamese sandwich, Banh Mi which has become an international sensation. Goi cuon (salad roll) is gaining popularity among Vietnam’s neighboring countries due to its

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