5 Vietnamese dishes in the top of the best stir-fry dishes in the world
Vietnamese cuisine is renowned for its vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and unique culinary techniques. Recently, five Vietnamese stir-fry dishes have earned a spot on the prestigious list of the world’s best stir-fry dishes, as curated by Taste Atlas. These dishes not only highlight the rich culinary heritage of Vietnam but also showcase the country’s ability to create mouth-watering, globally recognized delicacies. From the aromatic stir-fried morning glory with garlic to the innovative stir-fried pho, each dish offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors that captivate food enthusiasts worldwide.
The Taste Atlas World Map of Cuisine in July published a list of the "100 Best Stir-Fry Dishes in the World". In which, Vietnam contributed 5 dishes including stir-fried morning glory with garlic, stir-fried pho, stir-fried vermicelli with crab, stir-fried sushi with garlic and stir-fried snails.
The list of "Top 100 Stir-Fried Dishes in the World" as of July 15 was voted from more than 4,500 reviews by experts, critics and diners. The dishes are prepared in the form of stir-frying and show the characteristics of each locality.
1. Stir-fried morning glory with garlic
In the top 100, stir-fried morning glory with garlic ranks 17th. Taste Atlas calls this "a traditional Vietnamese dish suitable for vegetarians". Stir-fried morning glory with garlic is served hot, usually as part of a three-course meal, stir-fry, boiled or steamed and the third is soup. Stir-fried morning glory with garlic is also often served with white rice.
The dish is a combination of water spinach, garlic, fish sauce, salt, sugar and oyster sauce. Taste Atlas introduces vegetables that are blanched and then stir-fried with garlic, salt, sugar, and when they are almost cooked, add fish sauce
2. Stir-fried pho
Stir-fried pho ranked 31st on the list. This is a dish adapted from traditional pho water. Stir-fried pho has two types: crispy stir-fry (photo) and soft stir-fry.
Stir-fried pho uses the same ingredients as water pho, but the broth is accompanied in a separate bowl, rather than poured directly into the main dish. Stir-fried pho is prepared with beef or chicken, pho cakes and a variety of vegetables, mushrooms, onions. Spices for stir-fried pho usually include oyster sauce, soy sauce and fish sauce.
Stir-fried pho is served with a plate of fresh herbs or sliced raw vegetables.
3. Stir-fried vermicelli with crab
Stir-fried crab vermicelli ranks 72nd, which is also a traditional dish of Vietnam. Other ingredients commonly used in the dish include wood ears, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, bean sprouts. The ingredients are sautéed on a large skillet, then drizzled with lemon juice, minced garlic, sugar, water, and fish sauce. The crab used is usually sea crab, steamed and then removed from the meat.
This dish often appears in restaurants and is often enjoyed on special occasions. Stir-fried crab vermicelli is garnished with chopped green onions, carrots and cilantro before serving.
4. Stir-fried sage with garlic
No. 75 on the list is stir-fried sushi with garlic. Taste Atlas introduces this dish originating from suzu fruits in Sapa (Lao Cai) and some other northern highland provinces.
The dish is prepared with a combination of suzu berries, garlic, fish sauce, oil and dried shrimp. Su su is usually sliced into thin slices, then stir-fried with shrimp, garlic and fish sauce (or spices). The ingredients are stir-fried until the pieces are soft and still have a certain sweet crunch.
5. Stir-fried snails
In 78th place is stir-fried snails. The main ingredients of the dish are large, sweet snails with white and brown speckled shells, chewy and firm flesh. They are usually stir-fried in a large pan with a variety of sauces including garlic butter, tamarind, cheese or coconut.
This is one of the traditional stir-fried snails of Vietnam. When eating, the snails are pulled out of the shell with a small, double-edged stick, then dipped with a mixture of salt, pepper, lemon juice and chili sauce. Photo: Taste Atlas
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