Vietnamese Side Dishes

Vietnamese quẩy is a deep-fried snack which was inspired by youtiao, a popular Chinese delicacy. Although very similar in preparation and shape to its more popular cousin, quẩy is regarded as a national culinary treasure in Vietn... READ MORE

Rau muống xào tỏi is a traditional dish that's suitable for vegetarians. It's made with a combination of morning glory (water spinach), garlic, fish sauce, salt, sugar, and oyster sauce. The water spinach is blanched, then stir-fried with g... READ MORE

Mắm tôm chua is a traditional side dish or condiment originating from Hue. This local specialty consists of lightly fermented shrimp in reddish sauce. Although the shrimps are fermented, visually they often look fresh. The shrimps are rinsed... READ MORE

Đĩa rau sống is a Vietnamese side dish that consists of a variety of fresh vegetables. The most common options include lettuce, herbs such as Thai basil (húng quế) or cilantro (rau mùi, rau răm... READ MORE