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Rice is a vital ingredient of Vietnamese cuisine.
A signature street food of Saigon, this dish is made of broken rice grains, topped with grilled pork rib and many other ingredients.
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Green rice flakes or cốm are a seasonal delicacy made of young sticky rice grains.
Cốm has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor and can be eaten directly as dessert. Additionally, it exudes a pleasant fragrance.
A specialty of the ancient port town, this dish includes rice, shredded boiled chicken, and/or chicken giblet.
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This dish manifests the sophisticated cooking traditions of Hue. Up to 10 ingredients are required to make it.
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Sticky rice or xôi has a denser structure and is tackier than traditional rice.
Due to these attributes, xôi is popular as on-the-go breakfasts or mid-day snacks. Diversity is another feature of this dish.
As the primary staple food, rice plays a crucial role in Vietnamese culture.
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