Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken with rice

Introducing the culinary fusion of flavours and cultures of Vietnam

Vietnamese cuisine features a combination of five fundamental tastes, with each dish encompassing a distinctive flavour that reflects one or more of these elements. The cuisine also relies on a balance of salty, sweet, sour and spicy flavours.

Common ingredients include fish sauce, shrimp paste, soy sauce, rice, fresh herbs, fruit and vegetables. Vietnamese recipes use lemongrass, ginger, mint, Vietnamese mint, coriander, Saigon cinnamon, bird’s eye chili, lime, and Thai basil leaves.

Traditional Vietnamese cooking is admired for its fresh ingredients, minimal use of dairy and oil, complementary textures, and reliance on herbs and vegetables.

With the balance between fresh herbs and meats and a selective use of spices to reach a fine taste, Vietnamese food is considered one of the healthiest cuisines in the world.