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Fried tofu sandwich: A captivating street snack in Ho Chi Minh City
Fried tofu sandwiches have captivated street-food lovers in Ho Chi Minh City, with their irresistible combination of soya and spices - a remarkable accomplishment for a relatively new entry to Vietnam’s vast array of street food.
The dish uses tofu bars that are lightly fried beforehand giving an appetising golden glow and allowing them to be preserved longer.
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Fried tofu sandwich: A captivating street snack in Ho Chi Minh City |
For the dish, the tofu bars can be steamed or deep-fried to a crisp.
Other ingredients include chilli and salt, as well as coriander, a common herb used for salads, fresh spring rolls and many other Vietnamese dishes. A squeeze of lime or kumquat is added to give the dish a light sour tang.
A tofu bar is sliced open in the middle and ingredients are simply added before the two tofu slices are closed together, forming a sandwich.
A bite of the sandwich quickly reveals why this dish has become so popular. The soft-textured tofu is light yet rich with soya flavour, and the spicy chilli and salt really make the tofu stand out.
The light sour touch of lime or kumquat stimulates the tongue, while the aromatic coriander lends tofu sandwiches a refreshing taste.
Some vendors serve additional toppings, such as meat jerky and eggs, as well as a dipping sauce to go with the sandwiches.
"Two a day, no problem," said a recent social media post that sparked even more international fascination with banh mi than there already was.
“Ici Vietnam Festival 2024” was held at Monge Square in Paris on June 15 to introduce Vietnamese cuisine and culture to French people.
Dozens of traditional foods of Vietnam, such as 'nem' (spring rolls), 'banh mi' (Vietnamese sandwich), 'banh cuon' (steamed roll rice pancakes), 'bun tron' (rice vermicelli salad with meat), iced milk coffee and lemon tea, were introduced, making a good impression on Swedish people and visitors.
Three restaurants and a coffee shop in Singapore, whose owners or chefs are Vietnamese, have been recommended by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). The recommended list was based on criteria such as taste, price and popularity.
British magazine TimeOut has placed Ho Chi Minh City in the fourth position among its list of the world’s leading 20 cities for food.
Former English professional footballer David Beckham recently visited a Vietnamese cuisine restaurant in Macau, where he savored pho and fried spring rolls, which he described as “very good” and just what he needed.
Source: VNS
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