Phở Chấm: Basic Information
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Phở Chấm: Origin and Region
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Phở Chấm: Ingredients and Preparation
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Phở Chấm: A Deep Dive
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- Phở Trộn
- Bún Bò Nam Bộ
- Bún Chả
- Liangpi
- Hiyashi Chūka
- Phở Chua
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Phở chấm, literally “dipping phở,” is a Vietnamese noodle dish originating in Hanoi. It was created in the 1990s by a phở vendor named Nguyễn Thị Mai, who owns an eatery in Nha Chung Street, Hoan Kiem District.
There are many places selling phở chấm in Vietnam’s capital city.
Phở chấm is usually made with chicken and has a different serving style from traditional phở, as this noodle soup serves phở noodles, chicken, and broth separately.
Phở chấm also requires a sweet and sour dipping sauce. People enjoy this street food by dipping chicken in the sauce and eating it with the noodles, herbs, and broth.
Keep reading because I will go into the specific ingredients of phở chấm before going into the advantages and disadvantages of eating this popular dish. Next, I will answer common questions about phở chấm and recommend similar dishes.
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What Is Phở Chấm Made of?
A serving of phở chấm consists of the following 4 types of ingredients:
| Ingredients | Description |
|---|---|
| Phở noodles | Cut into long strips with a width of 1 – 2 inches Slightly chewier than regular phở noodles |
| Chicken | Thinly sliced skin-on chicken cooked by boiling Favored cuts: Thighs, tenderloins, breasts, wings |
| Broth | Cooked from chicken bones, dried bamboo shoots, and scallions |
| Herb garnish | Chopped coriander, scallions, and kaffir lime |
In addition, phở chấm is always served with a dipping sauce made with Vietnamese fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili peppers. Next, let’s look into the plus and minus points of this Hanoi noodle specialty.
Pros and Cons of Eating Phở Chấm
Phở chấm has the following upsides and downsides.
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After learning about those pros and cons, you can look at the FAQs section to complete your understanding of phở chấm.
Phở Chấm FAQs
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Bún bò Nam Bộ
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Bún Chả
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Phở Chua (Sour Pho)
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