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
