Characterized By:
Subtle flavoring, fresh but not overpowering with spiciness. Mixture of Far East and French flavors. Usually not very heavy.
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Common Ingredients:
Rice, seafood, lemongrass, pork, chicken, beef and lots of herbs and spices. Usually accompanied by dipping sauces, bean sprouts, mint and garlic.
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Hidden Dangers:
- Ga Chien (crispy chicken and plum sauce). Packs 900 cals and 40g fat.
- Cuu Xao Lan (curried lamb and veggies in coconut milk). Also packs 900 cals and 40g fat.
- Prawn fritters
- Deep-fried spring rolls
- Creamy coconut curries
- Clay-pot dishes are often high in fat and sodium, and the meat is often fried.
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Healthy Finds:
- Pho. Beef or chicken soup with rice noodles. Flavorful and filling.
- Bun. Grilled pork, shrimp or beef over rice noodles and topped with nuts. Sauces and seasonings can be added to your taste.
- Thit Heo Goi Baup Cai. Spicy pork cabbage rolls. Only 200 cals and 7g fat.
- Grilled Lemongrass Chicken. Rice papers, vegetables and herbs with a flavorful choice of dipping sauces.
- Canh Chay. Veggie and tofu soup. 80 cals and 3g fat.
- Meat that is sautéed in broth instead of oil.
