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What and where to eat in central Vietnam

What and where to eat in central Vietnam

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Travelling to Central Vietnam over the next few months and in need of some inspiration to fuel your inner foodie? You're in luck! Central Vietnam is an area rich in both history and food; a place where you can find delicious eats for every single price point. Below are just a few of our favourites which are sure to fire up your taste buds!

Goi cuon

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Summer rolls are one of the most popular street foods in Vietnam, since they're so quick and easy to eat if you're on-the-go. Although they originated in the south, they are now much-loved in every part of Vietnam. Soft rice paper is filled with prawns or pork, and thin rice noodles to give it some body and texture.


 Banh beo

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The local specialty in Hue is Banh Beo, which is essentially a steamed rice cake made from rice flour and tapioca, and filled with crispy prawns and delicious dipping sauce on the side. There are many different variations of this dish, so we recommend ordering a few of them so you can get a taste of everything on the menu!


Vem xao sa ot

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These are freshwater mussels which are cooked with a variety of Hoi An's local herbs. Although this is known as a seasonal treat, it's a favourite amongst locals as a light snack during the mid-afternoon.


 Bun bo hue

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Spicier than traditional pho, this dish is made with ingredients which include vermicelli rice noodles, beef, herbs and green vegetables. Keep it nice and simple and you're bound to savour all the flavours in bun bo hue.

We hope this list brings out your inner foodie if you're travelling in Vietnam. But if you're not planning to visit Vietnam any time soon, you can still experience the authentic flavours from your own kitchen with Asian Home Gourmet. To find more recipes and inspiration about Vietnamese cuisine feel free to check out our page.

Curries cool enough to eat in the summer

Curries cool enough to eat in the summer

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Summer is coming to Asia. This means heat, humidity and rain. The change in season will also bring a slight change to what people are eating. Although hot and spicy food is notoriously linked to hot climate countries, like most of Asia, you will find that people will still eat these types of dishes even in the middle of summer.

Curry is a common style of dish that is made and eaten across many Asian countries. There is a large spectrum of different types and ingredients added to a curry dish. Many countries have created versions of a curry where the flavours have been 'cooled down' to produce a refreshing and tasty dish that can be enjoyed in summer. Here are our top 5 curries that should keep you nice and cool in summer. 


1. Malaysian Chicken Curry Laksa


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This milky chicken and noodle laksa is quick and delicious. It's pact full of fresh ingredients like bean sprouts, spring onions, coriander and fried shallots. The curry offers a soup-like consistency and is the perfect comfort food to slurp up in summer. 


2. Lauki Aloo Sabzi (Potato Vegetable Curry)

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Lauki Aloo Sabzi is an Indian one pot dish that can be made in a pressure cooker. The potato vegetable curry is lightly spiced but very filling. The curry can be served with fluffy white rice or accompanied with a meat dish.  


3. Massaman Beef Curry

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This rich and fragrant, but relatively mild Thai curry combines coconut cream and coconut milk with potatoes, tender beef chunks and onions. The dish also includes a creamy peanut or cashew sauce that is best accompanied with a bowl of coconut rice to soak up all the flavour.


4. Japanese Curry

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Japanese curry is a very popular dish in Japan and very different from Indian curries. It's generally thicker and sweeter than other curries you would normally find throughout Asia, but it's just as delicious. The curry acts more like a gravy that generously covers crumbed chicken and rice. 


5. Creamy Indonesian Curry with Fish

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This Indonesian curry combines creamy coconut and tangy lemongrass with tender fish to create a vibrant, yellow curry sauce. Using fish as the protein makes the curry light and adds a natural saltiness to the dish. 


Enjoy delicious curries any time of the year by using Asian Home Gourmet's range of spice pastes to easily create the authentic flavours of Indian, Indonesian and Singaporean cooking. You can check out the full range of products and recipes at Asian Home Gourmet.  

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