Traveling is the food for the soul but what about the food for the body when traveling to the paradise of SouthAsia. Here we are talking about Vietnam. Traveling is so much exciting and amazing, as you get a chance to see the world from a very different aspect. We all know and most of you might also agree with the fact that traveling helps in building personality. One such country that you can add to the bucket list is Vietnam.

It is the country of beauty, traditions, and food. People call it Paradise for the food, but the question is: Whether this paradise is for the vegan or vegetarian traveler? Can you call Vietnam a paradise when it comes to Vegan and Vegetarian menu? Still, wondering? People over here call Vegan and vegetarian food as Buddhist food.

Read below to treat your taste with an authentic taste while availing  Vietnam Travel Packages.

Vegetarian Menu

Young Green Rice

The local name of the dish is cốm. The dish is made of freshly harvested green rice. Immature rice kernels are roasted and later pounded with mortar and pestle till it gets flattened. One can have it as plain or with coconut. The taste is sweet and nutty flavor.

Tofu with tomato sauce (đậu sốt cà Chua)

Dau sot ca Chua is another great option for vegetarian food. Its crispy chewy edges and juicy flesh inside will surely fulfill your appetite. Made of ripe tomato crush. Mixed with the fry tofu slices and ripe tomato puree and it is served with rice. But make sure to ask about the vegetarian sauce, as at someplace it is served with fish sauce.

Traditional Sweet Dessert (chè)

chè is the name of a dish made of different types of beans, fruit, peas or tubers. On top of that, it is sweetened with sugar. Additional coconut on the top is enough to attract you towards the dish. It is mildly sweet in taste and favorite among the sweet tooth.

Sugar Cane Wrap (bò bía)

Yes, you read it right, its sugar cane wrap only. Excited it is made? The base of the wrap is prepared with the thin corn flour wrap followed by layer of sugar cane, finely grated coconut and on the top of it is some black sesame. After all the stuffing, it is wrapped tightly and ready to eat. Generally, you can find them with street hawkers.

Mixed fruit Salad (hoa quả dầm)

The next dish is very healthy and delicious. Made of watermelon, jackfruit, banana, jackfruit, banana, papaya, avocado topped with condensed milk or coconut milk. Isn’t it sound delicious?

Vegan Menu