Xoi
What ingredients are used in sweet sticky rice dishes?
Nuts, coconut shreds or coconut milk
How are broken rice made?
Break up normal rice or buy already crushed up rice
What ingredients are used in spring rolls?
spring rolls commonly use rice paper, pork, prawn, vegetables, and bún (vermicelli).
Are the mentioned dishes available only during specific holidays?
Nope, these dishes can be found through out Vietnam and can be eaten at any time
Which ingredients are in savory sticky rice?
Various types of protein; such as pate, chicken, beef, and sausages. Accompanied by veggies, and soy sauce.
What ingredients are used in making a traditional broken rice dish
Grilled pork/beef, eggs, shredded pork skins, spicy+sweet fish sauce, and green onions.
Where did spring rolls originate from?
South of Yangtze River, China. Eaten around Chinese New Year
Which culture influenced Vietnam the most?
China
How are sticky rice made?
Use glutinous rice instead of normal jasmine rice
Is broken rice less nutritious than normal rice?
No, because it is made from normal rice just broken up.
Which Vietnamese holiday uses spring rolls?
Tet, Vietnamese new year,
When did Vietnam declare independence?
September 2, 1945, after the French colonization.
What is commonly used to wrap sticky rice?
Banana leaves
How common are broken rice in Vietnamese culture?
Very common, in fact it is one of the most common dishes found throughout vietnam.
Which ingredients are used to make the dipping sauce?
Peanut butter, hoisin sauce, and other commonly found spices.
Who helped Vietnam declare its independence?
Ho Chi Minh.
Which Vietnamese holiday is Xoi commonly used?
Tet
Origins of broken rice
Broken rice is cheaper than normal rice as a result it has historically been preferred by poorer consumers. Broken rice originated in the area of Mali in 1350 made from African rice.
What is another name for rice paper?
Rice crepes.
Which 5 elements are used in Vietnam's food philosophy?
Metal (spiciness), Wood (Sourness), Fire (bitterness), Water (saltiness), and Earth (sweetness)