It also connects us with the rich culture of Vietnam. Since the Vietnam War, Americans have developed a taste for Vietnamese cuisine, as evidenced by the increasing number of Vietnamese restaurants from Honolulu to Miami. It's the mixture of fresh herbs. The flavors of lemongrass and fried shallots. The taste of crushed, freshly roasted peanuts.
Many Vietnamese recipes are low in fat.
This is because Vietnamese cooking relies on an abundance of fresh vegetables and herbs, as well as rice products. Meats and poultry are used more as a condiment than as a main course. The most popular Vietnamese dish is probably pho, a soup that derives its name from the fresh rice noodles that are in it. Millions of Vietnamese eat pho for breakfast every day. It is also eaten for lunch and dinner, and as a snack.