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Name: Ca Phe Sua Nong (Vietnamese coffee, hot)
Enjoyed in: Vietnam
I admit it! I really wanted Vietnamese coffee, but I don’t own a Vietnamese coffee filter (http://wanderingchopsticks.blogspot.com/2007/03/ca-phe-sua-da-ca-phe-sua-nong.html), so I used my French press instead. …
This dish is an explosion of flavors! The mint, red chili pepper, lime make a delightful combination for the palate. Add to that the freshness of the bean curd noodles and the crunchiness of the chicken and you have a winner. …
Name: Vietnamese spring rolls (Nems, pates imperiaux, cha gio)
Eaten in: Vietnam, Cote d’Ivoire
Foodie: Linda
The greatest advantage of growing up in a multicultural, diverse environment is that very early on, your palate gets accustomed to a variety of tastes and flavors. Some never leave your memory.
When asked about nems, many Abidjanais will happily give directions to their favorite kiosk. The owners of the one I used to go to, who came from Vietnam, had become so enamored with Cote d’Ivoire and with Ivorian culture that they gave their son a local name. …
