Which Vietnamese food to introduce to a friend who doesn't do asian food?!
I have a friend who has never really liked Asian food, extra sensitive to smells and what not!. I figured I could get her to try some Vietnamese foods, but I'm not sure what to get her to try first!. Any ideas!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
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People who are sensitive to smells, I've found, are not fond of Vietnamese food!. Even things that, by all measures, taste yummy, tend to put off people due to the vinegar and fish sauce!.
That said, I think that lemon grass chicken, beef, or pork are non-threatening!.
If your friend is willing to give it a go, pho might work!. Stay away from the tripe and go with flank and some other cut of meat that's familiar!.
I happen to think that it's easier to get someone to eat Japanese (even sushi!) than Vietnamese, though!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
That said, I think that lemon grass chicken, beef, or pork are non-threatening!.
If your friend is willing to give it a go, pho might work!. Stay away from the tripe and go with flank and some other cut of meat that's familiar!.
I happen to think that it's easier to get someone to eat Japanese (even sushi!) than Vietnamese, though!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Sensitive to smells!? Introduce her any dish that its ingredients can find in her country!. For example: boiled chicken dipping in salt+pepper+lime juice, all the components of this dish are popular worldwide but the connection between them is different!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Pho is a good start!. Bun is another, but the fish sauce may throw her!. Pho is good as it is a nice mellow flavored soup and she can add the type of meat, basil, sprouts, lime, chili, and plum sauce as she sees fit!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Shrimp & vegetable Vietnamese fresh spring rolls(Goi Cuon) or the Deep fried version call (Cha Gio) with sweet & sour dipping sauce is the one that might work with your friend!. they are no strong smell i cooked this for My western guests so many time & they like it
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lemongrass chicken is pretty safe!.!. ive always liked that even when i was a picky little brat who didn't like many foods!. also goi cuon and eggrolls!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Pho is probably the best bet!. But I'd try to do take out, since there can be some really strong smells in the restaurant!. And order her chicken!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Curried Dog Dien Bien Phu
Not too hot or spicy!.
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Not too hot or spicy!.
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something simple like noodles Www@FoodAQ@Com