Differences between areas Historical events Geography and climate Two key features: Rice and noodle Fresh vegetables and herbs GENERAL VIEW
Characteristics: Require different types of sauces, spices and herbs Fish sauce Tasty and unique Complicated recipe GENERAL VIEW
GENERAL VIEW
Northern Food Culture
General: Harsh weather Introduction
Ingredients: Less meat, fish and vegetables Black pepper Taste less sweet, more salty introduction
NORTHERN FOOD CULTURE
Easy to find place to eat Simple and fast Suitable prices Food stalls
Noodles: Pho Bun Thang Food stalls
Traditional cakes: Banh cuon (rolled rice pancake) Banh tom Ho Tay (Ho Tay fried shrimp cake) Food stalls
Beverages: Beer Sugarcane juice Iced green tea Coffee Food stalls
Middle area’s food culture
Spicy food Royal cuisine Delicacy Seafood Typical features
Chili is an important seasoning Stimulate one’s appetite Make people feel warmer in rainy season Spicy food
Origin from Huế -former imperial capital Precious ingredients Small serving size Graceful, noble, quintessence Decorated in dragon and phoenix shapes 18 Royal cuisine
Dough made from rice Filling with shrimp or pork Served with sweet fish sauces Light meal 19 delicacy
Abundant and diverse sources of seafood Various ways of cooking Healthy food Accompaniment food for drinking 20 seafood