Vietnam

Trekking the Golden Triangle

Pilot Guides Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam

Trekking in Northern Thailand is well established on the tourist itinerary and as such is both well organised and over-crowded. Northern Laos offers similar experiences with fewer tourists, although of course numbers are now on the rise as the lure of tranquil landscapes and remote hill tribe cultures works its magic on the traveller circuit.

Recipes

Vietnam Recipes: Tamarind & Pineapple Fish Soup

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Put the fish head in a pot with 7 cups water and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the liquid is reduced by 1 cup, about 30 minutes. At this time you may discard the fish head if you wish.

Recipes

Vietnam Recipes: Pho Bo (Beef Noodle Soup)

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Wash the beef bones, place in a large soup pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil over low heat and immediately pour off this “first boiling” water and discard. Re-boil and skim off any foam to get a clear both.

Recipes

Vietnam Recipes: Bun Cha (Vietnamese Grilled Pork)

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Mix the sugar and vinegar into a mixing bowl. Melt it over low heat. Add in a little bit of nuoc cham (fish sauce). Add in the burnt caramel sauce into the sauce and set aside.