Vietnamese dishes including bo kho, bo nhung dam and bun cha (grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles) have been named among the world’s 100 best meat dishes (Photo: tasteatlas.com) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese dishes including bokho (stewed beef), bo nhung dam (beef in vinegar hot pot) and bun cha (grilled pork meatballs withvermicelli noodles) have been named among the world’s 100 best meat dishes,according to readers’ votes of the TasteAtlas, the world’s most famousencyclopedia of flavors, traditional dishes, and authentic restaurants.
According to the website, bo kho includes ingredientssuch as diced beef, carrots, lemongrass, cinnamon, chili, pepper, garlic, andshallots, all simmered in a spicy and aromatic broth. It can also beserved over noodles or bread, and it is customary to serve a variety fresh herbs on theside.
Bo nhung dam is a Vietnamese version of a hot pot thatis traditionally served in communal style. In its basic form, the dish consists ofa vinegar-flavored broth that may also include coconut milk or juice,lemongrass, onions, or other additions, while typical accompaniments includethinly sliced raw beef and an assortment of fresh vegetables and herbs such asbean sprouts, daikon, lettuce, cucumbers, mint, basil, and perilla leaves.
Bun cha is a pork and noodle dish that is intricatelyconnected to Hanoi, where it is believed to have originated from. The dish combinesthree elements: a bowl of grilled pork meatballs served in a cold broth, aplate of rice noodles, and a combination of various fresh greens such asperilla leaves, lettuce, coriander, and morning glory.
Although bun cha or similar varieties can be found in other parts of Vietnam,the Hanoi version is held in high regard, a must-try dish to most of the foreign visitors./.
