SAIGON, VIETNAM - Phở or Pho, is nothing short of noodle soup perfection and a cornerstone of Vietnamese cuisine. If you are think about Vietnamese food, pho is almost certainly a dish that comes to mind. Pho is everywhere in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), from restaurants to Vietnamese street food stalls. You are never far from the best bowl of pho you have ever eaten. Today, I head to District 1 Saigon to eat my first bowl of pho in Saigon.
Pho is a traditional Vietnamese dish that consists of a clear broth, rice noodles, meat (typically beef or chicken), and various herbs and spices. It is a popular street food in Vietnam and has gained worldwide popularity in recent years.
The history of pho can be traced back to the early 20th century, when Vietnam was under French colonial rule. During this time, the French introduced the concept of beef-based broth and noodles, which eventually led to the pho as we know it today. However, there is also contention with this with people saying it came down from the North via Chinese immigrants who introduced beef noodles. Likelihood is that it was a combination of both. Pho is typically served with a side of fresh herbs, lime wedges, and chili peppers, which are added to the broth to create a unique and complex flavour.
The baguette, also known as "bánh mì" in Vietnamese, is popular so in Vietnam. Introduced during the French colonial period, the baguette has become a staple of Vietnamese cuisine and is commonly found in street markets, food stalls, and bakeries throughout the country.
Vietnamese-style baguettes are typically made with a mixture of wheat flour and rice flour, which gives them a lighter and crispier texture than traditional French baguettes. They are also usually shorter in length and thinner in diameter than their French counterparts.
The most common filling for a Vietnamese baguette is grilled or roasted pork, which is usually seasoned with a combination of fish sauce, garlic, and sugar. Other popular fillings include pâté, tofu, egg, and various types of cured or pickled vegetables such as carrots, daikon radish, and cucumbers. However, at this bakery they are taking French boulangerie to the next level and creating incredible bread and pastries. The quality is right up there with bread that I have eaten in France. Rather than the traditional meat filling, they have a version made with butter and red bean. Delicious.
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1) Micro Boulangerie Thao Dien: goo.gl/maps/awo3K6vJe96ZJyjS6
2) Phở Cao Vân: goo.gl/maps/zajpup3mGSEQh5nB7
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