5 most popular Vietnamese vegetarian food
Even though Vietnamese food is renowned worldwide for being healthy and often filled with vegetables, finding truly pure vegetarian options can sometimes be a bit challenging, especially for travelers who strictly follow a plant-based diet. However, Vietnam offers a variety of delicious dishes that are naturally vegetarian and can be found in everyday family meals, local eateries known as “com binh dan,” and even in high-end restaurants, without the need to search exclusively for vegetarian-only places. These dishes are not just alternatives – they are some of the hidden gems of Vietnamese cuisine, loved by locals and visitors alike for their rich flavors and simplicity. If you plan to travel to Vietnam from India, these authentic and accessible vegetarian dishes will allow you to enjoy the local culture without compromising your dietary preferences. Here are the top 5 vegetarian foods in Vietnam that you absolutely shouldn’t miss!
5 most popular Vietnamese vegetarian food
1. Đậu sốt cà chua (fried tofu in tomato paste)
Look for the yellow tofu pocket with pieces of tomatoes and green onion. This dish is easy to make and gives a fresh taste of the soft tofu, blended with a slightly sour flavor of tomatoes. Best served with steamed rice.
2. Rau muống xào tỏi (water spinach fried with garlic)
Many who discover this fare would regret not trying it sooner. A common dish in Vietnamese meals, rau muong xao toi can also be found in restaurants of various scales and rankings.
3. Cải xào nấm (bok choy fried with shitake mushrooms)
Try this with rice and several pieces of fried tofu. The earthy flavor of shitake mushrooms is lightened up with the greenish of bok choy, most commonly fried in soy sauce or mushroom sauce.
4. Bánh mỳ trứng (baguette with omelet)
It is the same idea of any Western breakfast with sandwich and egg but Vietnamese does it in a peculiarly awesome way. Baguette is stuffed with egg and pickled carrot and daikon, parsley and sometimes hot sauce on request. Good for anytime of the day, especially if you need to be on the run.
5. Xôi (sticky rice)
Most xoi are vegetarian unless you request to have chicken pieces on top. Coming in as many varieties as there are provinces in Vietnam, xoi is served at home, in a street vendor or even in royal restaurants.
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