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Vietnamese dry noodles

Vietnamese dry noodles: 15 palatable dishes to add to foodie’s bucket list

13/08/2023 1.661 views

Don’t forget to include Vietnamese dry noodles in your food tour when exploring Vietnamese cuisine! Vietnamese dry noodle dishes have various regional versions throughout Vietnam, leaving a memorable impression on every traveler.
There are many Vietnamese dry noodle recipes

There are many Vietnamese dry noodle recipes (Source: Collected)

Vietnamese noodles, especially Vietnamese dry noodles, stand out in Vietnam’s culinary landscape with their diversity. These noodles are served without broth but accompanied by various toppings such as meats, fresh herbs, pickles, and dipping sauces, creating a delightful and flavorful meal. Read this article to discover 15 must-try Vietnamese dry noodle dishes on your Vietnam food tour.

1. Top 4 delectable Vietnamese dry egg noodles you must try once

Egg noodles are a popular and affordable dish among Vietnamese people, and from it, they have created numerous unique recipes that can only be found here. 

1.1. Mi xao (Stir-fried Vietnamese egg noodles)

One go-to option for Vietnamese dry noodles is the stir-fried egg noodle dish, which typically includes egg noodles with thinly sliced beef or seafood like shrimp or squid, along with bean sprouts, bok choy, onions, or carrots. These ingredients are stir-fried on a hot pan with oil, resulting in a crispy yet tender texture and an irresistible aroma that you should not miss on your journey to explore Vietnamese noodle dishes.

1.2. Mi tron muoi ot (Vietnamese egg noodles with chili salt)

Yummy Vietnamese dry egg noodles with chili salt

Yummy Vietnamese dry egg noodles with chili salt (Source: Collected)

Vietnamese dry noodles with chili salt is a delightful dish that offers an interesting combination of instant egg noodles’ richness and the spicy kick of chili salt. It has become a favorite among Vietnamese youth and is sold at various street food stalls and in front of schools. The main ingredients include egg noodles, chili salt, scallions, and other seasonings. You can also customize this noodle dish with toppings like beef, poached eggs, vegetables, and sausages to make it even more nutritious.

1.3. Mi xao gion (Vietnamese crispy egg noodles)

Mi xao gion is one of the creative Vietnamese dry egg noodle recipes

Mi xao gion is one of the creative Vietnamese dry egg noodle recipes (Source: Collected)

Crispy egg noodles are an intriguing blend of crispy fried egg noodles, shaped like a bird’s nest, and topped with a delectable mix of vegetables, beef, chicken, or shrimp, which can be customized according to your preferences. A piece of crispy fried noodles combined with stir-fried toppings and a rich sauce made from soy sauce is a burst of flavors and textures. Don’t miss out on this delicious and visually appealing dish!

1.4. Mi kho xa xiu (Vietnamese dry egg noodles with char siu pork)

Vietnamese dry noodles with char siu pork is a common Vietnamese egg noodle recipe that showcases the perfect harmony of tender, marinated pork and dry egg noodles tossed in flavorful Vietnamese dry noodle sauces. The combination of soft egg noodles, succulent char siu pork, fresh vegetables, and the rich meat sauce will leave a lasting impression from your very first bite.

2. Top 9 flavorful Vietnamese dry rice noodles to satisfy your taste buds

As an agricultural country, rice is the main staple of the Vietnamese people. And dishes made from rice noodles are highly popular across all regions. Below is a list of the 9 most delicious Vietnamese dry noodles made from rice noodles.

2.1. Bun nghe xao long

Bun nghe xao long - A Vietnamese dry noodle bowl from Hue

Bun nghe xao long – A Vietnamese dry noodle bowl from Hue (Source: Collected)

Bun nghe xao long, a specialty from Hue, is not only a healing dish with ingredients like turmeric but also a common afternoon treat. Fresh and tender pork intestine is sliced and seasoned before being stir-fried. The noodles are mixed with turmeric water to create a shiny yellow color. The combination of fatty pork intestine and soft egg noodles, complemented by the spiciness of chili and pepper, creates an unforgettable and impressive taste.

2.2. Bun mam nem

Mam nem (Vietnamese fermented anchovy sauce) is a popular condiment in the central provinces. In Da Nang and Quang Nam, bun mam nem (rice noodles with roasted pork and anchovy fish sauce) is one of the local Vietnamese dry noodles beloved by all tourists. This bowl includes fresh noodles served with boiled and roasted pork, pork sausage, pork skin, and delicious fresh vegetables. The nutty aroma of roasted peanuts, the spiciness of chili sauce, and the savory taste of mam nem complete the perfect harmony. 

2.3. Bun bo Nam Bo (Southern Vietnamese beef noodles)

Bun bo Nam Bo is one of the best Vietnamese dry noodles

Bun bo Nam Bo is one of the best Vietnamese dry noodles (Source: Collected)

Southern Vietnamese beef noodles also known as stir-fried beef noodles, consist of stir-fried beef served with noodles, accompanied by peanuts, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a flavorful sweet and sour fish sauce. Despite its seemingly simple appearance, this dish has a captivating and refreshing taste, making it a popular choice on hot days. 

2.4. Bun ca cham (Vietnamese rice vermicelli with deep-fried fish)

The fragrant and flavorful bun ca cham is a tasty Vietnamese dry rice noodle recipe loved by many locals

The fragrant and flavorful bun ca cham is a tasty Vietnamese dry rice noodle recipe loved by many locals (Source: Collected)

Bun ca cham (Vietnamese rice vermicelli with deep-fried fish) is among the delightful Vietnamese dry noodles favored in Hanoi. Freshly fried fish, with its crispy outer layer and succulent flesh, paired with rice vermicelli and a pungent garlic chili sauce, creates an unforgettable flavor. The dish also comes with a bowl of tangy broth served with fresh vegetables. Don’t forget to savor a spoonful of the delicious broth after each mouthful of the flavorful bun ca cham.

2.5. Hu tieu hap – Among the best Vietnamese dry noodles

Hu tieu hap (steamed rice noodles) is a unique and special dish that originated in Cambodia. It was transformed to cater to the locals’ preferences, and is much loved in Vietnam. The distinctive feature of this dish is the steamed rice noodles combined with coconut essence, resulting in a chewy, soft, and fragrant taste. It is served with mixed pork skin, fried spring rolls, boiled pork, fresh vegetables, and sweet and sour fish sauce, creating a balanced combination of flavors, textures, colors, and nutrition.

2.6. Bun dau mam tom

Bun dau mam tom is renowned for its distinct dipping sauce

Bun dau mam tom is renowned for its distinct dipping sauce (Source: Collected)

Bun dau mam tom is a Vietnamese specialty with a unique flavor. The dish combines vermicelli, shrimp paste, tofu, and various toppings like boiled trotters, spring rolls, fried pork intestines, cucumber, and essential herbs for a refreshing taste. This street food is much loved by locals and is among the top-recommended dishes for tourists.

2.7. Pho xao (Vietnamese stir-fried rice noodles with beef)

Stir-fried rice noodles with beef is a delicious dish that you cannot miss. Fresh and selected ingredients such as rice noodles, beef, and vegetables are stir-fried in hot oil to create an irresistible aroma. The combination of chewy and soft rice noodles, tender beef, and well-seasoned vegetables mixed in savory sauce results in an explosion of taste in your mouth.

2.8. Banh hoi

Banh hoi represents a beautiful cultural trait of Vietnam

Banh hoi represents a beautiful cultural trait of Vietnam (Source: Collected)

Banh hoi (fine rice vermicelli) is a very special variation among Vietnamese dry noodles, with thin and small rice threads that cannot be separated and must be woven into pieces. Banh hoi is usually served with roasted pork, pork fat, and sweet and sour fish sauce. It is a popular Southern dish that often appears on wedding occasions, representing a beautiful cultural trait of Vietnam.

2.9. Banh da tron

Banh da tron is another delicious Vietnamese dry noodles that noodle lovers cannot ignore. The dish combines soft and chewy rice noodles mixed with flavorful crab paste, grilled betel leaf-wrapped meat, stir-fried beef, fresh vegetables, and crispy fried shallots. All the ingredients are served with a rich and flavorful sauce, making for a nutritious, flavorful, and colorful dish that no one can forget.

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3. Other tasty Vietnamese dry noodles to add to the bucket list of every foodie

On the list of delicious Vietnamese dry noodle bowls, we cannot miss mien xao (Vietnamese stir-fried glass noodles) and mien tron (Vietnamese-style glass noodle salad).

3.1. Mien xao (Vietnamese stir-fried glass noodles)

Another not-to-be-missed Vietnamese dry noodle dish is mien xao

Another not-to-be-missed Vietnamese dry noodle dish is mien xao (Source: Collected)

Mien xao is considered a familiar dish to clean up leftovers in the fridge by the Vietnamese people, as it can be combined with various ingredients. The two most common variations that are indispensable in Vietnamese cuisine are stir-fried glass noodles with eel and stir-fried glass noodles with chicken. The harmonious blend of tender and chewy glass noodles, succulent and flavorful chicken and eel, combined with the freshness of various vegetables, has made these dishes favorites among numerous individuals.

3.2. Mien tron (Vietnamese-style glass noodle salad)

Mien tron, with colorful vegetables, is the perfect Vietnamese dry noodle salad for vegetable lovers

Mien tron, with colorful vegetables, is the perfect Vietnamese dry noodle salad for vegetable lovers (Source: Collected)

Mien tron is one of the most delicious and healthy Vietnamese dry noodles for everyone. There are various mien tron recipes to choose from, based on your creativity và your favorite ingredients. The combination of glass noodles, meat, vegetables, and flavorful sauces creates an irresistible Vietnamese dry noodle salad that you shouldn’t miss.

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Vietnamese dry noodles stand as a delectable and diverse representation of the country’s rich cuisine. From the comforting flavors of stir-fried egg noodles to the refreshing delights of glass noodle salads, these dishes captivate taste buds and leave lasting impressions on all who savor them. As you embark on your culinary journey through Vietnam, don’t miss the opportunity to indulge in the exquisite creations offered across various regions.

 

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