Vietnamese Pork Ham Receives Praise from International Magazine
Every cuisine has its staples — like tortillas in Mexico, potatoes in Russia, or sambal in Malaysia. While now ubiquitous, these foods haven’t always been an essential component of their region. Created through the Columbian exchange or other cultural intermingling, the cuisine is an ever-evolving concept, according to Tasting Table. In Vietnam, it is the relics of French colonialism that fused into modern-day gastronomy. From the baguette in a banh mi to the carrots, potatoes, and asparagus vegetables consumed in the country, the influences are extensive, notes Culture Trip. Photo: Rack of Lam Cha Lua is also known as Vietnamese ham or steamed pork roll. It is a type of sausage made with pork and is typically steamed in banana leaf and is a dish usually eaten during the new year (Tet). Similarly to Bo Vien (Vietnamese Beef Balls), the pork meat is mechanically beaten into a smooth paste before being shaped. It has a firm texture that can be sliced easily and is paired wi...
