Explore the distinctive dishes of Central Vietnam
Central Vietnam is where many delicious dishes have been created to complement the diverse menu of Vietnamese cuisine in general. Among the central provinces of Vietnam, Hue, Da Nang, and Hoi An are the most attractive destinations for travelers from all over the world. These three cities also own many of the most distinctive dishes, let’s find out.
Hue Cuisine
Hue Beef Noodle Soup
This is the most famous dish of Hue cuisine, one of the dishes that make it to the top of Vietnamese cuisine. The ingredients in this dish include thinly sliced beef, pork knuckles, meatballs… along with broth simmered from pork bones for many hours. When enjoying it, you should add a bit of spiciness for even better taste.
Bun cha is also a famous dish in Vietnam, see: Vietnamese Kebab rice noodles
Rice dumpling cake (Beo cake)
These cakes are made from rice flour, with a filling made from finely chopped shrimp and pork, served with a sweet and sour fish sauce creating the fresh and delicate flavor of Hue cuisine.
Hue Sweet Soup
Hue Sweet Soup is also one of the special dishes, often served as a dessert in meals. Hue Sweet Soup is mainly made from various types of beans and sweet potatoes. Some names of Hue sweet soup dishes are: Green bean sweet soup, sweet potato sweet soup, corn sweet soup, lotus seed sweet soup…
We have tour packages to explore Hoi An, see: Hoi An & Hue Day Tours
Danang Cuisine
Pork rice paper roll
Grilled pork rolls with rice paper are among the many rolled dishes that carry the characteristic features of Vietnamese cuisine. This dish includes: Grilled or boiled pork, various types of vegetables: lettuce, pineapple, herbs, rice paper or pho noodles to wrap. And an equally important component that distinguishes this dish is the sauce called “mam nem”.
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Quang Noodle
Quang Noodle is a characteristic dish originating from Quang Nam, it is composed of many ingredients such as: Chicken, beef, shrimp, eggs, herbs… and indispensable rice noodles. The broth is prepared from pork bones, shrimp, chicken breast,… cooked for many hours to create the necessary sweetness. When enjoying, the chef will arrange the ingredients in a large bowl, then pour in the broth, accompanied by some vegetables, lime, and chili to create a wonderful flavor.
Vietnamese pho is a distinctive dish worth trying, see: Top 7 Delicious Beef Pho Restaurants Near Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Hoi An Cuisine
Hoi An Bread
Sandwiches are a popular fast food across Vietnam, each region has its own way of preparing, creating its own unique flavor, among which Hoi An sandwiches are highly regarded for their quality. Hoi An sandwiches use a special type of bread with a dense interior and thin, crispy crust, the filling is made from pork, pate, cheese, herbs,… combined with a mildly spicy sauce. The combination of ingredients creates the perfect sandwich.
To find out more details about Vietnamese banh mi, see: Vietnamese Bread
Cao Lau
This is also a specialty dish of Hoi An and you should try it at least once when you’re here. Cao Lau is similar to Quang Noodle with 3 main components: Special flour noodles, usually with barbecue pork, and broth. Add some vegetables, mix well and enjoy.
Vac Cake
Vac Cake is a quite exotic type of cake not only for international tourists but also for many domestic tourists from other regions coming to Hoi An.
The main ingredients for making the crust are selected from a special type of rice, the filling consists of shrimp, meat, onions, and a few other ingredients, all ground and kneaded into a cake. After steaming for about 15 minutes, the cake will be cooked and can be enjoyed with a special sauce.
Hoi An Chicken Rice
Hoi An Chicken Rice is a popular dish but quite distinctive because it is combined with many different types of herbs to create its own flavor. The main ingredients of this dish are shredded chicken, but it has to be free-range chicken from the garden to bring the best meat ingredients, rice is also cooked from the best quality rice, besides, onions and coriander cannot be missed,… The ingredients are quite simple but the chef must be quite delicate to prepare the most delicious chicken rice dish.
If you need to book a tour in Hoi An, see: Hoi An Tours
Conclusion
If you visit Central Vietnam during your trip, be sure to add the signature dishes of this region that we have just mentioned to your menu list. This is not only experiencing local cuisine but also helps you understand more about the culinary culture of the people here. To explore more of Vietnam’s distinctive dishes, see 9 Best Dishes To Eat in Vietnam
