This pungent, tangy, and sometimes spicy condiment is a must-have in every noodle soup shop in Hà Nội.
Preserved foods
Food preservation dates back to pre-historic times out of necessity, but many of these dehydrated, fermented, salted foods have become a beloved parts of our cuisines.
Choucroute • Alsatian fermented cabbage
Better known by its German name saurkraut, choucroute is quintessential to Alsatian cuisine. You may have heard of the iconic Alsatian ‘choucroute garnie’, which includes different cuts of meats and sausages. We often forget that the main ingredient of this dish is actually the ‘choucroute’ […]
Trứng vịt muối • Salted duck egg
Salted duck eggs are one of those ingredients that instantly levels up a dish, whether it’s a bowl of congee, fried tofu, or a steamed bun. Yet they are incredibly easy to make- you basically just need duck eggs, salt, and time.
Dưa muối • Fermented mustard greens
Crunchy and tangy balanced with a hint of pepperiness, these Vietnamese pickled mustard greens are the perfect accompaniment to your dinner, especially during Tết.