Hanoi Fried Fish with Turmeric and Dill (Chả Cá Lã Vọng)

A flavorful dish of fried fish with turmeric and dill, this dish is typically served with rice noodles, peanuts, plenty of fresh herbs and vegetables, and a pungent fermented shrimp dipping sauce. Named after the street in the Old Quarter of Hanoi where it originated, Chả Cá Lã Vọng has become a must-try dish for anyone visiting northern Vietnam.

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Vietnamese Rice Noodles with Grilled Pork, Shrimp and Egg Rolls (Bun Tom Thit Nuong Cha Gio)

Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio is a light and refreshing Southern Vietnamese entree that consists of rice noodles, grilled pork and egg rolls, topped with fresh vegetables and herbs, crushed peanuts and the iconic Vietnamese fish sauce dipping sauce.

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Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Beef Spring Rolls (Thịt Bò Nướng Cuốn Bánh Tráng)

Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Beef Spring Rolls (Thịt Bò Nướng Cuốn Bánh Tráng) is a rice paper roll that consists of thinly sliced beef, quickly seared in onions and butter, and plenty of fresh vegetables and Vietnamese herbs. These beef spring rolls are typically served with a pungent fermented anchovy sauce (Mắm Nêm) or a more tamed Vietnamese fish sauce dipping sauce (Nước Chấm).

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Vietnamese Grilled Beef in Wild Betel / Piper Lolot Leaves (Bò Nướng Lá Lốt)

Marinated ground beef wrapped in wild Betel (Piper Lolot) leaves and charcoal grilled. It’s can be served in a rice noodle bowl with chopped lettuce, assorted Vietnamese herbs, roasted peanuts, and a sweet and savory dipping sauce. It can also be served with rice paper for a self-assembly dish. This dish is often part of a multi-course meal called “Beef Seven Ways.”

Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass & Five-Spice Pork Chop Recipe (Sườn Nướng)

Sườn Nướng is Vietnamese sweet and savory grilled pork chops that have been infused with the amazing aroma of lemongrass and five-spice powder. You can find these pork chops as the highlight of Cơm Tấm (broken rice), a classic Vietnamese rice dish that typically includes pork chops, pork/egg meatloaf (chả trứng thịt), shredded pork skin (bì) and a fried egg.

Grilled Salt & Chili Shrimp (Tôm Nướng Muối Ớt)

Tôm Nướng Muối Ớt is a popular Vietnamese street food that you will most likely find with a boisterous crowd and heavy drinking. Large prawns or shrimps are impaled on wooden skewers and marinated with a simple mixture before hitting the grill. It’s an appetizer that not only tastes delicious but cooks up quickly. Make this for your next gathering and be a hero.

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Vietnamese Grilled Pork Sausage (Nem Nuong)

When I feel like torturing the neighbors, I take out the grill and cook up Nem Nướng, Vietnamese grilled pork sausage. I waft the aroma of this tasty Vietnamese sausage into their yard. That is what you get for taking my parking!

Grilled Vietnamese Bread with Salt & Chili (Banh Mi Nuong Muoi Ot)

Banh Mi Nuong Muoi Ot has gotten really popular in the major cities of Vietnam recently. You will see young foodies, eagerly waiting in long lines to get a taste of this unique and flavorful snack from the many food stands that have popped up overnight. What makes this street food so popular is because it offers a taste of American and Vietnamese fusion. Plus, it's simple good food, and I can't imagine the wonders it does for a bad hangover.

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Grilled Lemongrass Beef Salad

For this quick appetizer, I topped a simple salad with slices of grilled lemongrass beef. The salad was dressed with a classic Vietnamese fish sauce dipping sauce and sprinkled with chopped roasted peanuts. For a heartier entree version, try adding rice noodles to the salad.

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