Vietnamese Cuisine Flashcards

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What are Cha Gio?

Vietnamese style ham

Grilled BBQ lemongrass pork over rice noodle

Fresh summer rolls wrapped in rice paper with pork and shrimp

Crispy spring rolls stuffed with shrimp, pork, taro, mushroom & glass noodles (correct)

What are Goi Cuon Tom?

Fresh summer rolls wrapped in rice paper with sliced pork, shrimp, noodles, lettuce, and basil, served with peanut sauce.

What is Goi Du Du?

Green papaya salad with beef jerky, basil, and special chef dressing.

What is Goi Ga?

Cabbage salad with steamed chicken, sweet onion, Rau Ram herbs in cilantro-citrus dressing. Signup and view all the answers

What is Banh Bot Loc?

A Central Vietnam delicacy from Hue City, made with steamed tapioca dumplings filled with caramelized pork and shrimp. Signup and view all the answers

What are Xiu Mai?

Pork meatballs in tomato sauce, served with plain bread. Signup and view all the answers

What is Pho Bo CÔ ÚT?

Traditional PHO noodle soup with rare beef, brisket, tripe, and beef meatballs, topped with scallions and onions. Signup and view all the answers

What is Pho Ga?

Northern style of chicken pho made with shredded chicken, scallions, and onions in chicken broth. Signup and view all the answers

What is Bo Kho?

Beef stew with carrots, served with a choice of plain banh mi bread, flat noodles, or yellow egg noodles. Signup and view all the answers

What is Bun Cari Ga?

Chicken curry in a rich broth flavored with coconut milk, sweet yam, and taro, topped with cilantro and basil. Signup and view all the answers

What is Bun Bo Hue?

Central Vietnam lemongrass noodle soup served with brisket, pork blood curd, pork knuckle, and round rice noodles. Signup and view all the answers

What is Bun Thit Nuong?

Grilled BBQ lemongrass pork over rice noodles, mixed lettuce, roasted peanuts, and chili-lime sauce. Signup and view all the answers

What is Bun Cha Gio?

Crispy spring rolls over rice noodles, with roasted peanuts and mixed greens, dressed with chili-lime sauce. Signup and view all the answers

What is Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio?

BBQ lemongrass pork and spring rolls over rice vermicelli noodles, with mixed lettuce, topped with roasted peanuts and chili-lime sauce. Signup and view all the answers

What is Bun Tofu Xao Xa?

Lemongrass pan-fried tofu over rice noodles mixed with lettuce, topped with roasted peanuts and homemade soy sauce. Signup and view all the answers

What is Banh Canh Cua?

Tapioca noodle soup in starchy broth with shrimp, crabmeat, sliced pork, pork knuckle, and pork blood curd. Signup and view all the answers

What is Hu Tiu Nam Vang?

Southern Vietnam specialty noodle soup with ground pork, sliced pork, quail egg, shrimp, and various meats and herbs. Signup and view all the answers

What is Mi Vit Tiem?

Vietnamese braised duck noodle soup with mushrooms and bok choy, served with yellow egg noodles. Signup and view all the answers

What is Com Tam Suon Bi Cha?

Steamed broken rice served with grilled pork chop, shredded pork skin, egg quiche, and various garnishes. Signup and view all the answers

What are Rau Ram herbs?

Vietnamese coriander. Signup and view all the answers

What is Cha Lua Hue?

Vietnamese style ham. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Appetizers

Cha Gio: Crispy spring rolls filled with shrimp, pork, taro, mushroom, and glass noodles. Served with carrot-lime fish sauce and lettuce.
Goi Cuon Tom: Fresh summer rolls wrapped in rice paper, featuring sliced pork, shrimp, noodles, lettuce, and basil, accompanied by peanut sauce.
Goi Du Du: Green papaya salad topped with beef jerky, basil, and a special chef dressing.
Goi Ga: Cabbage salad with steamed chicken, sweet onion, and Rau Ram herbs in a cilantro-citrus dressing.
Banh Bot Loc: Steamed tapioca dumplings from Hue City, filled with caramelized pork and shrimp, served with homemade fish sauce.

Soup Dishes

Xiu Mai: Pork meatballs simmered in tomato sauce, paired with plain bread.
Pho Bo CÔ ÚT: Traditional PHO noodle soup containing rare beef, brisket, tripe, and beef meatballs, garnished with scallions and onions.
Pho Ga: Northern-style chicken Pho made with shredded chicken, scallions, and onions in chicken broth.
Bo Kho: Hearty beef stew with carrots, served with a choice of plain banh mi, flat noodles, or yellow egg noodles.
Bun Cari Ga: Chicken curry with a rich broth flavored with coconut milk and sweet yam, topped with cilantro and basil. Served with plain Banh Mi or rice noodles.
Bun Bo Hue: Central Vietnam lemongrass noodle soup featuring brisket, pork blood curd, pork knuckle, round rice noodles, and herbs.

Noodle Dishes

Bun Thit Nuong: Grilled BBQ lemongrass pork served over rice noodles with mixed lettuce, roasted peanuts, and chili-lime sauce.
Bun Cha Gio: Crispy spring rolls served over rice noodles, garnished with roasted peanuts and mixed greens, drizzled with chili-lime sauce.
Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio: A combination of BBQ lemongrass pork and spring rolls over rice vermicelli, mixed lettuce, topped with roasted peanuts and chili-lime sauce.
Bun Tofu Xao Xa: Lemongrass pan-fried tofu over rice noodles, enhanced with mixed lettuce, roasted peanuts, and homemade soy sauce.
Banh Canh Cua: Tapioca noodle soup served in a starchy broth with shrimp, crabmeat, sliced pork, pork knuckle, pork blood curd, cilantro, and scallion.
Hu Tiu Nam Vang: Southern Vietnam specialty noodle soup featuring ground pork, sliced pork, quail eggs, shrimp, pig heart muscle, liver, scallions, and chives, either served with broth on the side or mixed in.
Mi Vit Tiem: Vietnamese braised duck noodle soup comprising mushrooms and bok choy with yellow egg noodles.

Main Courses

Com Tam Suon Bi Cha: Steamed broken rice served with grilled pork chop, shredded pork skin, egg quiche, and sides of carrot, daikon radish, cucumber, scallion oil, and "Nuoc Mam" fish sauce.

Ingredients and Accompaniments

Rau Ram herbs: Known as Vietnamese Coriander, adding a distinct flavor profile to dishes.
Cha Lua Hue: A type of Vietnamese-style ham adding protein to meals.

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Test your knowledge of popular Vietnamese dishes with these flashcards. Each card features a traditional dish along with its ingredients and description, helping you to learn and remember authentic cuisine. Ideal for culinary students or food enthusiasts wanting to deepen their understanding of Vietnamese flavors.