I'm often asked what in the Vietnamese culinary repertoire is quick and easy. My answer? Sauces - or as we say in Vietnam, nuoc cham: or dipping sauces. Unlike in many Western traditions where the ...

HANOI, Vietnam — The taste of banh te — a steamed rice cake with an enticing filling of mushrooms and minced pork — captures the quintessence of northern Vietnamese cuisine: Humble ingredients, ...