Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 52: Black baguette

Have you ever seen a baguette this black before? Inspired by a memory of a bread specially made for coal miners in the past, one group in Quảng Ninh has created a special bánh mì with its colour as black as coal. Watch the video to learn more about it.

Nom, Nom Vietnam - Episode 51: Offal stew

Although it may not be to everybody's taste, offal stew is a popular dish in HCM City due to its affordability, taste and creaminess. It can be eaten with bread and instant noodles. Are you a fan?

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 50: Millet rice crackers Have you ever heard of rice millet crackers? For many Vietnamese people, they are a culinary specialty that retains many flavours of the past. Despite its humble appearance, the dish is a perfect choice to cool you down from the scorching heat of summer.

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 49: Crab soup with black eggs

Black eggs are eggs preserved in clay, ash, salt, quicklime and rice hulls, giving them a black colour and jelly-like texture. Pair them with crab soup and you get a popular HCM City afternoon street snacks loved by students and office workers!

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 48: Grilled pork skewer

It may look like a simple snack, but the main ingredients for grilled pork skewers are love, care, and of course, plenty of flavour. But be warned.... one is never enough.

Nom, nom Vietnam - Episode 47: Fried rice flour cake

Bột chiên (fried rice flour cake) is one of the most popular HCM City street foods, with its golden crust, soft texture and savoury dipping sauce. Students and adults alike have been eating this snack for decades.

Nom, nom Vietnam - Episode 46: Pyramid rice dumpling

Egypt is famous for its pyramids, but did you know Việt Nam has pyramids too? But in Việt Nam they are not huge structures in the desert, but instead tasty snacks made from rice.

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 45: Vietnam beef stew

Once a Mekong Delta specialty now it is a Saigon must-try. Vietnamese beef stew is a comfort food like no other, which requires an intricate mix of spices.

Nom, nom Việt Nam - Episode 44: Scorched rice

This hot weather may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for those who specialise in making scorched rice, the sun can’t come quick enough. This dish is usually made with goat meat in Ninh Bình Province, but like all good food it has spread nationwide. If you’ve never tried this crispy delicacy, you are sure in for a treat.

Nom, nom Vietnam - Episode 43: Chicken salad with mangosteen

Often referred to as the 'queen of tropical fruits', mangosteen is sweet, sour, juicy and ripes in the summer. In the south of Việt Nam it is used in chicken salad, giving the dish a whole new taste sensation.