{"id":3924,"date":"2020-09-01T18:31:43","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T10:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=3924"},"modified":"2020-09-08T16:43:36","modified_gmt":"2020-09-08T08:43:36","slug":"vietnamese-food-world-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/vietnamese-food-world-records\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam Wins 5 World Records For Having The Most Noodle, Fish Sauce, Flower, Roll & Rice Flour Dishes In The World"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vietnamese food wins 5 world records<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Healthy, flavorful, and history-packed, Vietnamese food has quickly grown in popularity among food lovers all over the world in recent years. Apart from <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/span><\/a><\/em>\u00a0<\/em>and <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/a><\/span><\/em>, <\/span><\/i>which are unfailingly ranked among the world\u2019s most popular Asian dishes, Vietnam also has many other dishes made from a variety of special ingredients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In recognition of Vietnam\u2019s rich culinary heritage, on <\/span>31st August<\/b>, the <\/span>World Record Union also known as WorldKings<\/span><\/a>\u00a0has awarded Vietnam\u2019s food five culinary world records.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The most strand-and-broth, or noodle broth, dishes in the world<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nCrab meat noodle soup (B\u00fan ri\u00eau)<\/em>
\nImage credit: <\/span>Trung Bui<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

So far, Vietnam has about 164 dishes made from noodles and broth – yes, somebody actually counted. The most notable ones include <\/span>ph\u1edf, Cambodian noodle soup (h\u1ee7 ti\u1ebfu) <\/i><\/b>and rice vermicelli soup<\/strong>\u00a0(<\/span><\/i>b\u00fan).<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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\nRice vermicelli and roasted pork (B\u00fan ch\u1ea3)<\/em>
\nImage credit: <\/span>Sharon Chen<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Despite being commonly made of noodles and broth, the broth flavors, strand textures, toppings, as well as recipes in these 164 dishes <\/span>vary significantly<\/b> across different parts of Vietnam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nRice vermicelli with snails (b\u00fan \u1ed1c)<\/em>
\nImage adapted from: <\/span>Huong Pham<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The diversity of these Vietnamese noodle and broth dishes makes it difficult for diners to get bored, as there\u2019s always something new to try.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The most kinds of M\u1eafm (fish sauce) and M\u1eafm-related dishes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: V\u0103n h\u1ecdc ngu\u1ed3n c\u1ed9i WordPress<\/a><\/em>
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Fish sauce is a fermented sauce distilled from<\/span> fish and salt<\/b>. Deemed as Vietnam\u2019s simplest yet most multi-purpose national cuisine, it\u2019s an indispensable condiment in every Vietnamese household. It can be used directly as a dipping sauce, as well as for marinating or braising.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For simple eaters or inexperienced cooks, <\/span>fried rice <\/b>mixed with a few spoons of fish sauce<\/b> is sufficient for a savory and tasty meal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nWhen serving Saigonese broken rice, fish sauce is poured all over the rice, meat, and eggs<\/em>
\nImage credit: <\/span>H\u01b0\u1edbng Nghi\u1ec7p \u00c1 \u00c2u<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Depending on the dishes, fish sauce can also be mixed with a variety of condiments such as ginger, garlic, and vinegar for a more layered taste when used as a dressing.<\/p>\n

To discerning foodies, fish sauce<\/span> mixing techniques<\/b> also make or break dishes that rely heavily on it, such as <\/span>Hanoian roasted pork noodles (<\/b>b\u00fan ch\u1ea3), <\/i><\/b>Saigonese broken rice meals (c\u01a1m t\u1ea5m<\/em>)<\/b>,<\/i><\/b> rice noodles with fermented fish sauce (b\u00fan \u0111\u1eadu m\u1eafm t\u00f4m<\/em>), and spring rolls.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nA bowl of dipping sauce can make or break the b\u00fan ch\u1ea3 dish<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit: <\/span><\/em>H\u01b0\u1edbng Nghi\u1ec7p \u00c1 \u00c2u<\/span><\/em><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Fish sauce flavors vary among Vietnam\u2019s different regions, depending on the types of fishes available, the sources of salt, fermentation quality, and protein level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That is why there are many villages across Vietnam, such as in <\/span>Phu Quoc, Tam Thanh, and Da Nang<\/b>, where distinctive fish sauce flavors are produced according to traditional techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nA fish sauce-making village<\/em>
\nImage credit: <\/span>Vietnam Ministry of Culture<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

So far, Vietnam has about 100 types of fish sauces and dishes<\/strong> made with them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The most dishes made from flowers<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nMountain ebony flowers that can also be used in cooking<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image adapted from: <\/span><\/em>Samac Xanh<\/span><\/em>
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Vietnam is reportedly also the cradle of 272 dishes made from 43 different flowers. Aside from food plating, Vietnamese cooks <\/span>use flowers as cooking ingredients<\/b> to produce nutritious dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n

The use of flowers in cooking differ among different parts of Vietnam where climates and biodiversity vary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nMountain ebony salad<\/em>
\nImage adapted from: <\/span>VOV<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Mountain ebony<\/b>, which is common in Vietnam\u2019s northwestern region, can be used to <\/span>make sour and sweet salads, sticky rice, <\/b>or stuffing in fishes or roasted chicken for extra aroma. The <\/span>astringent and antibacterial properties<\/span> found in this flower help to boost memory and beautify skin.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nBuckwheat cakes<\/em>
\nImage adapted from: <\/span>VOV – Vietnam Journey<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

As winter nears, <\/span>buckwheat flowers<\/b> bloom in Ha Giang, a province in the north of Vietnam. After harvesting, the flower seeds will be dried and later used to ferment the fabled <\/span>Hong Mi wine<\/b>. The seeds can also be ground into flour, then mixed with water to make milky round buckwheat pies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nTonkin creeper stir-fried with chicken organs<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit: <\/span>Cookpad – V\u00e2n \u0110\u1ea1m Phong Khinh<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

One of the most popular cooking ingredients in every Northern household during Autumn must be the <\/span>tonkin creeper<\/b>, a flowering plant which is usually stir-fried as a mildly sweet vegetable dish or cooked with crab soup.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The most kinds of special rolls in the world<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The English language obviously does not do Vietnamese cuisine enough justice, as there\u2019s only one term in English to sum up Vietnam\u2019s <\/span>103 different types of rolls<\/b> – <\/span>spring rolls<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>@pe_audi<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Spring rolls <\/b>(<\/span>m\u00f3n cu\u1ed1n<\/span><\/i>) is one of the most ordered dishes among travellers on their first trips to Vietnam, aside from <\/span>banh mi <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>pho<\/span><\/i>. From fresh rolls to steamed pho rolls to deep-fried rolls, almost every region of Vietnam can offer you a different type of spring roll. Ingredients for these rolls normally include <\/span>shrimps, crab meat, minced meat, <\/b>and vegetables. <\/b><\/p>\n

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\nFresh rolls<\/em>
\nImage credit: <\/span>@tranggh.tr<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

These rolls are always served with a bowl of <\/span>dipping sauce<\/b>, which is also a stand-alone work of art itself. Depending on the cook\u2019s technique, dipping sauce for these rolls can be as simple as a combination of mayonnaise and chili sauce, peanut sauce, or fish sauce mixed with garlic and ginger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are overwhelmed with spring roll choices, start by trying the<\/span> fresh <\/b>or <\/span>steamed rolls in the summer <\/b>for a low-calorie and juicy meal, and <\/span>deep-fried rolls in winter<\/b> for a crunchy and tasty bite.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The world\u2019s most dishes made from rice flour\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nSteamed pancakes <\/span>(<\/span>b\u00e1nh b\u00e8o<\/span>)
\n<\/span>Image credit: <\/span>@magspie08\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Inexpensive <\/b>and<\/span> versatile<\/b>, rice flour can be used to produce a wide array of delicious dishes, from<\/span> steamed pancakes<\/b> (<\/span>b\u00e1nh b\u00e8o<\/span><\/i>) to <\/span>hollow donuts <\/b>(b\u00e1nh ti\u00eau).<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Across Vietnam and its diverse ethnic groups, there ar<\/span>e over 143 dishes made from rice flour <\/b>using various recipes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nGlutinous rice cake (b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng)<\/em>
\nImage credit: <\/span>@khanh.b.b\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

For boiling dishes, glutinous rice cake (<\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/i>) and <\/span>banana leaf-wrapped tubes of sticky rice cake and red beans (<\/span>b\u00e1nh t\u00e9t<\/span><\/i>) <\/b>are national festive treats usually cooked during the Lunar New Year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nSteamed rice rolls sprinkled with fried shallots (b\u00e1nh cu\u1ed1n)<\/em>
\nImage credit: <\/span><\/em>@magspie08<\/em> <\/span>
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Pancake wrappers<\/span> (b\u00e1nh \u01b0\u1edbt)<\/span><\/i> and steamed rice rolls <\/span>(b\u00e1nh cu\u1ed1n)<\/span><\/i> are some of the most popular choices of breakfast dishes in the South and the North, respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nCrispy dumplings (b\u00e1nh quai v\u1ea1c)<\/em>
\nImage credit: <\/span><\/em>@huynh_ninh<\/span><\/em>
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\n<\/span><\/a>For mid-day snacks, people love to munch on deep-fried and roasted options such as rice paper sheets<\/span> (b\u00e1nh tr\u00e1ng n\u01b0\u1edbng), <\/span><\/i>crisp dumplings<\/span> (b\u00e1nh quai v\u1ea1c), <\/span><\/i>and sliced rice flour cakes <\/span>(b\u1ed9t chi\u00ean).\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Vietnam wins 5 world culinary records <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Besides <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>ph\u1edf, <\/span><\/i>Vietnam is also home to a multitude of meticulously cooked, delicious, and healthy dishes made from <\/span>simple yet nutritious ingredients.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a great pleasure to see Vietnam increasingly gaining international recognition for its impressive food culture, as well as more people <\/span>promoting our culinary heritage to the world.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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