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Stir-fried dishes in Vietnam are both delicious and eye-catching. Source: Dien May Xanh
Taste Atlas provides a detailed list of thousands of dishes worldwide, including traditional and modern dishes, and is trusted by many for providing accurate and objective information. The world map of cuisine Taste Atlas announced the list of "100 best stir-fried dishes in the world". Of which, Vietnam contributed 5 dishes. In this article, let's learn about these dishes with Asia King Travel.
In the top 100, Morning Glory Stir-Fry ranked 17th. It is no coincidence that the culinary magazine Taste Atlas chose this dish as one of the world's best stir-fried dishes. This magazine introduces: morning glory stir-fried with garlic as a traditional Vietnamese dish. To prepare it, people blanch the vegetable in hot water, then stir-fry it with spices.
This food is served hot, usually as part of a side dish. This delectable dish is also often served with white rice. It is a familiar food, containing many nutrients necessary for the body.
Morning Glory Stir-Fry is one of the best stir-fried dishes in the world. Source: Dan Tri
You need to pay attention to the following tips to have a plate of stir-fried morning glory that is green and retains its vitamins, has a crispy stem, and a rich, delicious flavor. Fish sauce will be applied just before the food is done. Best enjoyed hot, a plate is a delicious side dish to go with white rice.
This assessment shows that the dish has become a popular but no less unique element in Vietnamese culinary culture. Perhaps, the element of "easy to find, easy to cook, anyone can cook it well" has affirmed the position of morning glory on the culinary map of the homeland.
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Stir-fried pho is number 31 on the list. This is a unique and attractive variation of the traditional pho. Stir-fried pho has two types: crispy stir-fried and soft stir-fried. It uses the same ingredients as normal pho, but the broth is served in a separate bowl, not poured directly into the main dish.
Stir-fried pho is a unique and attractive variation of the traditional pho. Source: Mon ngon moi ngay
This dish is made with beef or chicken, pho noodles and many types of vegetables, mushrooms, onions. The chef will add seasonings including oyster sauce, soy sauce and fish sauce. In addition, it can also be combined with many other herbs and ingredients depending on the taste and creativity of the chef. This dish is not only delicious but also very eye-catching, suitable for many different occasions from family meals to parties.
It is one of the popular and favorite street foods in Vietnam as well as around the world. This dish is very diverse in flavor. Stir-fried pho, with a combination of soft pho noodles, fresh meats and colorful vegetables, offers a delicious meal and provides many health benefits.
The vegetarian stir-fried pho also tantalizes the taste buds of guests. Source: Huong nghiẹp A Au
Every type of stir-fried pho, whether it be with beef, chicken, seafood, or vegetarianism, delivers a different kind of flavor. In terms of preparation, this dish is also highly versatile; you can change the ingredients and seasonings to suit your tastes and your family's preferences.
At rank 72nd, Crab meat and glass noodle stir-fry is also a traditional Vietnamese dish. Other ingredients commonly used in the dish include wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and bean sprouts. The crab used is usually sea crab, steamed and then separated the meat.
Crab meat and glass noodle stir-fry originated from Vietnam's coastal regions. Source: 4U Seafood
The dish is a traditional Vietnamese dish, famous for its delicious and easy-to-eat flavor. This dish is not only attractive because of the perfect combination of chewy vermicelli and sweet crab meat, but also because of the variety of processing methods and ingredients.
This item originated from the coastal regions of Vietnam, where sea crabs are a rich source of food. This dish has become an indispensable part of Vietnamese cuisine, especially in the Central and Southern provinces. Over time, it has been transformed and developed to suit the taste of each region.
Crab meat and glass noodle stir-fry can conquer any picky guest. Source: Din Ky Nguyen Trai
Crab meat and glass noodle stir-fry is a delicious dish, as well as a part of Vietnamese culinary culture. This dish often appears at family parties, festivals and daily meals. The combination of glass noodles and crab creates a unique, unforgettable flavor.
Number 75 on the list is Chayote Squash and Garlic Stir-Fry. Taste Atlas introduces this dish as originating from chayote in some northern provinces. Not too fussy in the way of processing but makes many diners fall in love. That simple stir-fried chayote with garlic has become a "brand" in the list of delicious dishes of Tam Dao tourist destination, Vinh Phuc Province.
Chayote Squash and Garlic Stir-Fry has a taste of ancient rural Vietnam. Source: Bep Mina
Chayote is grown mainly by Tam Dao locals, not only for the fruit but mostly for the shoots. From this vegetable, many dishes can be made such as: boiled chayote or chayote squash and garlic stir-fry. And every time they enjoy it, diners are amazed by the deliciousness and unique flavor that only exists in this land.
This kind of food is processed quite simply. But to make that dish, the chef had to be diligent and patient when picking each fibrous piece on the small vegetable shoots, then break into bite-sized pieces. The leaves are soaked in diluted salt to remove the hairs on the body. And here, when the fried garlic is fragrant, the chayote shoots are added and stir-fried evenly until they are fully cooked.
Stir-fried Chayote Squash with beef has a unique flavor. Source: Dien may xanh
Just looking at the sauteed chayote shoots with garlic is already delicious. The color of the fruit is very eye-catching. It is the fresh green color of the chayote shoots. Among the vegetable shoots are a few slices of fried garlic with a gentle yellow color.
That is enough to create freshness and coolness for this dish. The rich taste of the vegetable, the cool taste of the fruit combined with the richness and aroma of fried garlic, those things have made many people fall in love.
Only 3 ranks behind is Sweet Snails Stir-fry. The main ingredient of the dish is large, sweet snails with white and brown spotted shells, firm and chewy meat. They are often stir-fried in a large pan with a variety of sauces including garlic butter, tamarind, cheese or coconut.
Sweet Snails Stir-fry is a “best-seller” on the menu of many seafood restaurants. Source: Buffet Poseido
This stir-fried snail with garlic is best eaten hot and tasty when combined with Vietnamese coriander. The stir-fried snails with garlic butter will have an extremely attractive aroma when finished. The fatty aroma of butter, the rich aroma of lemongrass, garlic and ginger, and the fresh, sweet snails blend richly. And especially, if you like dipping spices, don't forget to salt, lime and red chili to make this snail dish more flavorful.
Sweet Snails Stir-fry is best eaten hot. Source: Hai san Thang Long
In particular, stir-fried snails with garlic butter are prepared in the rainy season or winter to enjoy with family, friends and relatives. This is one of the traditional stir-fried snail dishes of Vietnam. When eating, the snails are pulled out of their shells with a small, pointed stick, then dipped in a mixture of salt, pepper, lemon juice and chili sauce.
Taste Atlas has made a great contribution to promoting Vietnamese cuisine to the world. Many traditional Vietnamese dishes have been honored and introduced to many foodies, contributing to enhancing the value and position of Vietnamese cuisine on the world culinary map. Contact Asia King Travel to have a trip to explore the culinary paradise in Vietnam.
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