Into
the Vietnamese Kitchen Phonetics
for Vietnamese recipe titles in the cookbook
Dear
readers,
After
you've perused and cooked from the book, master the Vietnamese names
for the dishes you've prepared. You'll win over new friends and
impress old ones. Knowing how to say a few Viet food words will
also help you order at restaurants. The listing below is by chapter
and in order of appearance in the book. Northern Vietnamese pronunciation
is used. If you'd like the Viet terms with all the diacritics (accent
marks), download this .pdf
file.
Baked Shrimp
Toasts - Banh Mi Tom Quet Nuong (Baan Mee Tohm Ku-eht Noong)
Grilled Lemongrass Beef Skewers - Thit Bo Nuong Xa (Teet Baw Noong Sah)
Beef and Jicama Hand Rolls - Bo Bia (Baw Bee-ah)
Southern Salad Rolls - Goi Cuon (Goy Koon)
Baguette Sandwich - Banh Mi (Baan Mee)
Corn and Coconut Fritters - Cha Bap Ran (Chah Bahp Raan)
Fried Shrimp Chips - Banh Phong Tom (Baan Fong Tohm)
Fried Wontons - Hoanh Thanh Chien (Hwan Taan Chee-en)
Savory Meat Pastries - Pa-te So/Pates Chaud (Pah-tay Shoh )
Stuffed Squid with Ginger Lime Dipping Sauce - Muc Nhoi (Mook Nyoi)
Stuffed Snails with Lemongrass and Ginger - Oc Nhoi (Ohk Nyoi)
Deviled Crab - Cua Farci - Ku-ah Fahr-see
Special-Event
Salads
Cucumber
and Shrimp Salad - Goi Dua Chuot (Goy Zu-ah Chu-ot)
Green Papaya Salad - Goi Du Du (Goy Du Du)
Spicy Cabbage and Chicken Salad - Goi Bap Cai Ga (Goy Bahp Kai Gah)
Banana Blossom Salad - Nom Hoa Chuoi (Nohm Hwah Chu-oy)
Silverfish Salad with Sesame Rice Cracker - Goi Ca (Goy Kah)
Napa Cabbage
and Shrimp Soup - Canh Cai Kim Chi Nau Tom (Kaan Kai Kim Chi Noh Tohm)
Tomato Egg Drop Soup - Canh Ca Chua Trung (Kaan Kah Chu-ah Troong)
Opo Squash Soup - Canh Bau (Kaan Boh)
Chicken Dumpling and Chrysanthemum Leaf Soup - Canh Gio Nau Cai Cuc
(Kaan Zaw Noh Kai Kuk)
Gingery Mustard Greens and Tilapia Soup - Canh Cai Ca Ro (Kaan Kai Kah
Roh)
Beef and Vietnamese Coriander Soup - Canh Thit Bo Nau Rau Ram (Kaan
Teet Baw Noh Rau Rahm)
Salmon with Tomato, Dill, and Garlic Soup - Canh Rieu Ca (Kaan Ree-u
Kah)
Sour Fish Soup with Tamarind, Pineapple, and Okra - Canh Chua Ca (Kaan
Chu-ah Kah)
Creamy
Rice Soups
Basic Rice
Soup - Chao (Chao)
Rice Soup with Beef and Ginger - Chao Bo (Chao Baw)
Rice Soup with Chicken - Chao Ga (Chao Gah)
Rice Soup with Fish, Ginger, and Onion - Chao Ca (Chao Kah)
Rice Soup with Chicken, Seafood, and Mushrooms - Chao Boi (Chao Boy)
Special-Occasion
Soups
Creamy
Corn and Shiitake Mushroom Soup - Sup Bap Nam Huong (Sup Bahp Num Hoong)
Fresh Asparagus and Crab Soup - Sup Mang Tay Cua (Sup Mahng Tay Ku-ah)
White Tree Fungus in Clear Broth - Sup Bach Moc Nhi (Sup Bahk Mohk Nyee)
Garlicky
Oven-Roasted Chicken - Ga Ro-Ti (Gah Roh-tee)
Grilled Chicken - Ga Nuong (Gah Noong)
Chicken and Ginger Simmered in Caramel Sauce - Ga Kho Gung (Gah Kaw
Goong)
Chicken, Lemongrass, and Potato Curry - Ca-Ri Ga (Kah-ree Gah)
Poached Chicken with Lime Leaves - Ga Luoc La Chanh (Gah Lu-ook Lah
Chaan)
Chicken Meatballs with Spicy Hoisin-Garlic Sauce - Nem Ga Nuong (Nehm
Gah Noong)
Garlicky Fried Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce - Ga Chien Xot Chua
Ng?t (Gah Chee-en Soht Chu-ah N-got)
Chicken Stir-fried with Fresh Oyster Mushrooms and Snow Peas - Ga Xao
Nam (Gah Sao Num)
Chicken Stir-fried with Lemongrass and Chile - Ga Xao Xa Ot (Gah Sao
Sah Uht)
Fragrant Crispy Quail - Chim Cut Ran (Cheem Koot Raan)
Honey Roasted Duck Legs - Dui Vit Quay Mat Ong (Du-ee Veet Quay Muht
Ong)
Eggs
Pork and
Mushroom Omelet - Cha Trung Chien (Chah Troong Chee-en)
Egg, Shrimp, and Scallion Pancakes - Trung Chien Tom - (Troong Chee-en
Tohm)
Fragrant Steamed Egg, Pork, and Cellophane Noodles - Trung Mam Hap (Troong
Mahm Hup)
Salted Preserved Eggs - Trung Muoi (Troong Mu-oy)
Shrimp
Simmered in Caramel Sauce - Tom Kho (Tohm Kaw)
Catfish simmered in Caramel Sauce - Ca Kho To (Kah Kaw Toh)
Salmon and Galangal Simmered in Caramel Sauce - Ca Kho Rieng (Kah Kaw
Ree-eng)
Grilled
Grilled
Trout Hand Rolls - Ca Nuong Trui (Kah Noong Tru-ee)
Grilled Shrimp and Squid - Tom voi Muc Nuong (Tohm voy Mook Noong)
Stir-Fried,
Pan-Seared, and Wok-Seared
Shrimp
in Spicy Tamarind Sauce - Tom Rang Me (Tohm Rahng Meh)
Pan-seared Tuna Steaks with Gingery Dipping Sauce - Ca Thu Chien (Kah
Tu Chee-en)
Wok-seared Shrimp with Garlic and Chile - Tom Rang Toi Ot (Tohm Rahng
Toy Uht)
Wok-seared Crab with Scallion, Garlic, and Pepper - Cua Rang Hanh Toi
Tieu (Ku-ah Rahng Haan Toy Tee-u)
Fried
Crispy
Catfish with Onions and Ginger - Ca Tre Chien Hanh Gung (Kah Chay Chee-en
Haan Goong)
Fried Smelts - Ca Tam Bot Chien Don (Kah Tum Boht Chee-en Zon)
Shrimp and Crab Rolls - Cha Gio (Chah Zaw)
Steamed
Classic
Steamed Fish with Pork, Mushroom, and Noodles - Ca Hap (Kah Hup)
Steamed Salmon with Garlic and Ginger - Ca Hap Toi Gung (Kah Hup Toy
Goong)
Salmon Cakes with Dill and Garlic - Cha Ca Salmon (Chah Kah Salmon)
Caramelized
Minced Pork - Thit Heo Bam (Teet Heh-ao Bahm)
Minced Pork with Lemongrass and Shrimp Sauce - Thit Heo Xao Mam Ruoc
(Teet Heh-ao Sao Mahm Ru-ook)
Pan-seared Tomatoes Stuffed with Pork - Ca To-mat Farci (Kah Toh-maht
Fahr-see)
Cotton Pork - Thit Ruoc Bong (Teet Ru-ook Bohng)
Pan-seared Beef Steaks - Thit Bo Bit-Tet (Teet Baw Beet-teht)
Beef Stir-Fried with Cauliflower - Thit Bo Xao Bong Cai (Teet Baw Sao
Bohng Kai)
Beef Stir-fried with Chinese Celery - Thit Bo Xao Can Tau (Teet Baw
Sao Kuhn Tau)
Stir-fried Beef with Crispy Fried Potatoes - Thit Bo Xao Khoai Tay Chien
(Teet Baw Sao Kwai Tay Chee-en)
Roasted
and Grilled
Char Siu
Pork - Thit Xa Xiu (Teet Sah See-u)
Grilled Garlicky Five-Spice Pork Steaks - Thit Heo Nuong Ngu Vi Huong
(Teet Heh-ao Noong N-goo Vee Hoong)
Grilled Lemongrass Pork Riblets - Suon Nuong Xa (Soong Noong Sah)
Kho
(simmered in caramel sauce)
Pork and
Eggs Simmered in Coconut Juice and Caramel Sauce - Thit Heo Kho Trung
(Teet Heh-ao Kaw Troong)
Pork Riblets Simmered in Caramel Sauce - Suon Kho (Soong Kaw)
Beef Flank and Ginger Simmered in Caramel Sauce - Thit Bo Kho Gung (Teet
Baw Kaw Goong)
Stews
Beef Stewed with Tomato, Star Anise, and Lemongrass - Bò Kho
(Baw Kaw)
Mock Turtle Stew of Pork, Plaintain, and Fried Tofu - Thit Heo Nau Gia
Ba Ba (Teet Heh-ao Noh Zah Bah Bah)
Basic Boiled
Vegetable - Rau Luoc (Rau Lu-ook)
Winter Squash Simmered in Coconut Milk - Bo Do Ham Dua (Bee Daw Hum
Zu-ah)
Water Spinach Stir-Fry - Rau Muong Xao (Rau Moong Sao)
Water Spinach Stir-fried with Garlic - Rau Muong Xao Toi (Rau Moong
Sao Toy)
Water Spinach Stir-fried with Shrimp Sauce and Lime - Rau Muong Xao
Mam Tom (Rau Moong Sao Mahm Tohm)
Cabbage and Egg Stir-fry - Bap Cai Xao Trung (Bahp Kai Sao Troong)
Asparagus and Shiitake Mushroom Stir-fry - Mang Tay Xao Nam Huong (Mahng
Tay Sao Num Hoong)
Crispy Eggplant Slices - Ca Tim Ran (Kah Teem Raan)
Grilled
Grilled
Corn with Scallion Oil - Bap Nuong Mo Hanh (Bahp Noong Muh Haan)
Grilled Eggplant with Seared Scallion - Ca Tim Nuong (Kah Teem Noong)
Western-Style
Salad
Russian
Beet, Potato, and Carrot Salad - Rau Cu Tron/Salade Russe (Rau Ku Trohn)
Tofu
Pan-fried
Stuffed Tofu with Fresh Tomato Sauce - Ðau Hu Nhoi Thit Sot Ca (Doh
Hu Nyoi Teet Soht Kah)
Deep-fried Tofu with Scallion - Dau Hu Chien Tam Hanh La (Doh Hu Chee-en
Tum Haan Lah)
Pickles
Everyday
Daikon and Carrot Pickle - Do Chua (Doh Chu-ah)
Crunchy Pickled Bean Sprout Salad - Dua Gia (Zu-ah Zah)
Tangy Mixed Vegetable Pickle - Dua Gop (Zu-ah Gawp)
Pickled Shallots - Dua Hanh (Zu-ah Haan)
Sweet and Salty Preserved Radish - Cu Cai Dam (Ku Kai Zum)
Garlicky Preserved Daikon and Carrot - Dua Mon (Zu-ah Mawn)
Chicken
and Cellophane Noodle Soup - Mien Ga (Mee-en Gah)
Chicken Pho Noodle Soup - Pho Ga (Fuh Gah)
Beef Pho Noodle Soup - Pho Bo (Fuh Baw)
Spicy Hue Beef and Rice Noodle Soup - Bun Bo Hue (Boon Baw Hway)
Crab and Shrimp Rice Noodle Soup - Bun Rieu Cua (Boon Ree-u Ku-ah)
Hanoi Special Rice Noodle Soup - Bun Thang (Boon Tahng)
Noodle Soup Stock - Nuoc Dung (Nook Zung)
Duck and Chinese Egg Noodle Soup - Mi Vit Tiem (Mee Veet Teem)
Wonton Noodle Soup - Mi Hoanh Thanh (Mee Hwan Taan)
Dry
Noodle Dishes
Rice Noodle
Bowl with Stir-Fried Beef - Bun Thit Bo Xao (Boon Teet Baw Sao)
Turmeric Catfish with Rice Noodles, Scallion, and Dill - Cha Ca (Chah
Kah)
Grilled Pork with Rice Noodles and Fresh Herbs - Bun Cha (Boon Chah)
Panfried
and Stir-Fried Noodles
Panfried
Egg Noodles with Chicken, Shrimp, and Vegetables - Mi Xao Don (Mee Sao
Zon)
Panfried Rice Noodles with Beef and Vegetables - Pho Xao Don (Fuh Sao
Zon)
Garlicky Noodles with Maggi and Butter - Nui Xao Maggi (Nu-ee Sao Mah-gee)
Rice Noodles with Chinese Chives, Shrimp and Pork - Banh Pho Xao He
(Baan Fuh Sao Heh)
Cellophane Noodles with Crab and Black Pepper - Mien Xao Cua (Mee-en
Sao Ku-ah)
Pressed
Rice Logs - Com Nam (Kuhm Nahm)
Chicken and Vegetable Clay Pot Rice - Com Ga (Kuhm Gah)
Mixed Rice - Com Tron (Kuhm Trohn)
Sticky
Rice
Sticky
Rice with Roast Chicken and Scallion Oil - Xoi Ga (Soy Gah)
Sticky Rice with Hominy, Mung Bean, and Crispy Shallots - Xoi Bap (Soy
Bahp)
Sticky Rice and Chestnut Dressing - Nhan Ga Nhoi Hat De (Nyun Gah Nyoi
Haht Zeh)
Festive Orange-Red Sticky Rice - Xoi Gac (Soy Guck)
Coconut
Sorbet - Kem Nuoc Cot Dua (Kehm Nook Koht Zu-ah)
Lemongrass Ice Cream - Kem Xa (Kehm Sah)
Mandarin Sorbet - Kem Trai Quit (Kehm Trai Queet)
Dessert
Soups
Banana,
Tapioca Pearl, and Coconut Sweet Soup - Che Chuoi (Cheh Chu-oy)
Lotus Seed and Longan Sweet Soup - Che Hat Sen Long Nhan (Cheh Haht
Sen Long Nyaan)
Azuki Bean, Tapioca Noodle, and Coconut Sweet Soup - Che Dau Do Banh
Lot (Cheh Doh Daw Baan Lawt)
Cookies
and Cakes
Almond
Cookies - Banh Hanh Nhan (Baan Haan Nyun)
Currant Cookies - Banh Bo Nho (Baan Buh Nyaw)
Banana Cake - Banh Chuoi (Baan Chu-oy)
Cassava Coconut Cake - Banh Khoai Mi (Baan Kwai Mee)
Sweetmeats
Candied
Orange Peels - Mut Vo Cam (Mook Vaw Kahm)
Candied Coconut Ribbons - Mut Dua (Mook Zu-ah)
Seaweed
and Rice
Almond
Jelly with Lychees, Jackfruit, and Strawberries - Thach Hanh Nhan (Tahk
Haan Nyun)
Grilled Bananas with Coconut Sticky Rice - Chuoi Nuong (Chu-oy Noong)
