Flavours of the Vietnamese Table

It has become our habit to eat Viatnamese food once a week, not just because of its nutritional benefits but also because of its distinct taste that comes from the delicate balance of spices and herbs (such as fresh mint and basil leaves, coriander and lemon grass) traditionally used in Vietnamese cooking. Quite often, a Vietnamese meal consists of only a hearty soup. My absolute favourite is 'canh chua thịt bò', that is a hot soup with tomatoes and beef, eaten with steamed rice. I also like their summer rolls (gỏi cuốn) that are served fresh and not deep fried as opposed to Chinese-style spring rolls. Tôi thật sự thích nó.