I love Vietnamese food, but don't know a whole lot about it. I used to eat it a long time ago in Hong Kong. Do you like it?
Yes I like Vietnamese food and would love to know more about the spices in it and how its prepared.
I know it's usually very fresh and they don't use much in the way of oil and dairy.
I particularly like the way they get the full flavor of meat in the dishes without using the larger portions used in the US.
mint, long coriander, Saigon cinnamon, bird's eye chili, lime, and Thai basil leaves. Traditional Vietnamese cooking is greatly admired for its fresh ingredients, minimal use of dairy and oil, complementary textures, and reliance on herbs and vegetables. With the balance between fresh herbs and meats and a selective use of spices to reach a fine taste, Vietnamese food is considered one of the healthiest cuisines worldwide. Due to the Chinese domination of Vietnam, Vietnamese cuisine is heavily influenced by traditional Chinese medicine.
Philosophical importance
? Yes and no. I wanted to create something artistic, something special. Did I know how I was going to do it? Not really."
"If you like the way it looks, go with it! I liked it and I did it! Of course, it takes a lot of experience to develop good taste. When one is just starting out it's easy to like something without knowing if it's really good or not. That works some of the time, but an educated opinion usually