Vietnamese Food Vocabulary

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Phở

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Vietnamese noodle soup with beef or chicken, herbs, and broth. It is one of the most famous traditional dishes in Vietnam.

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Cơm

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Steamed rice. It is the main staple food in Vietnamese meals.

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Bánh mì

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Vietnamese sandwich made with a crispy baguette, typically filled with meat, pickled vegetables, and herbs.

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Gà

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Chicken. A common ingredient in many Vietnamese dishes like 'cơm gà' (chicken rice).

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Cá

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Fish. It can be grilled, steamed, or fried and is often served with rice or noodles.

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Rau

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Vegetables or greens. Vietnamese meals often include fresh herbs and cooked vegetables.

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Trứng

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Egg. Used in many Vietnamese dishes such as 'trứng chiên' (fried egg).

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Chè

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Vietnamese sweet dessert soup or pudding, often made from beans, fruit, and coconut milk.

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Nước mắm

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Fish sauce. A salty, fermented condiment essential in Vietnamese cooking.

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Canh

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Soup. Usually a clear broth with vegetables, meat, or seafood, served with rice.