Vietnamese cuisine is famous 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. 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 is used less widely.
Vietnamese cuisine can be basically divided into three categories, each pertaining to a specific region. Northern Vietnamese cooking is more simple and carri... Read More