It’s no surprise that some of our favourite meals to eat on the go – pho! banh mi! bun cha! – are Vietnamese. With bold flavours, vibrant colours and generous handfuls of herbs, these are dishes perfect for Australia’s warm climate and relaxed way of eating. And there’s no reason why you can’t bring them to life at home, too. Here are 18 recipes to get you started.
Banh xeo with prawns and pickled carrot
Angie Hong’s pho
Vietnamese rice paper rolls
Grilled calamari with herbs and crisp shallots
Hello Please’s bun cha
Pork neck with herbs and banh hoi noodles
Pork banh mi
Sizzling coconut pancakes with spanner crab and barbecue pork
Vietnamese prawn cakes
Crisp-skinned Vietnamese chicken with peaches
Rice noodles with tofu puffs, Asian herbs and nuoc cham
Beef tartare with herbs and nuoc cham recipe
Hu tieu
Vietnamese spring rolls with mustard leaves and herbs
Mum’s crisp quail
Steak with the flavours of pho
Bánh mì thit
Vietnamese-style beef and vermicelli salad
