(VOVWORLD) - Pho tron (mixed pho), Nom and Goi ga (Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad) are placed among the top 100 salads in the world by TasteAtlas, an international food website.
Pho tron is a salad with meat (beef or chicken) and noodles, according to TasteAtlas, (Photo: titc.vn) |
It compiled this list based on a combination of diner preferences and expert opinions, with nearly 12,437 ratings.
Pho tron is a classic Vietnamese pho variety, securing the 30th spot. This type of Pho is dry, meaning that it doesn't contain broth – instead, it's a salad with meat (beef or chicken) and noodles, according to TasteAtlas, elaborating that the dish is typical of Hanoi and especially popular during summer.
Nom is a traditional Vietnamese salad is ranked 42nd on the list. It's made with a combination of fresh, grated vegetables such as cabbage and turnip, along with papaya, green mango, banana flowers, cucumber slices, and sometimes even shredded boiled pork. Other common ingredients include hot chili peppers, roasted ground nuts, and grated carrots to make the salad more visually attractive and colourful.
Ranking 94th, Goi ga is a traditional Vietnamese salad. This sweet, savory, crunchy, and tangy salad is made with a combination of cooked shredded chicken, carrots, onions, cilantro, mint, and sometimes cabbage. All the salad ingredients are placed in a bowl, mixed, then drizzled with a dressing consisting of lime juice, fish sauce, chili peppers, garlic, and sugar. The salad is usually topped with roasted peanuts and crispy fried shallots before serving.