Phở Trộn: Basic Information
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Phở Trộn: Origin and Region
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Phở Trộn: Ingredients and Preparation
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Phở Trộn: A Deep Dive
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- Additional herbs and salads
- Sweet and sour dipping sauce
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Popular Similar Dishes
- Bún Thịt Nướng
- Phở Chấm
- Bún Bò Nam Bộ
- Bún Chả
- Liangpi
- Hiyashi Chūka
- Phở Chua
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Phở trộn, literally “mixed phở,” is a Vietnamese noodle dish consisting of fresh phở noodles (flat, thin rice noodles), meat (chicken or beef), herbs, roasted peanuts, fried shallots, and a flavorful sauce or dressing.
Unlike traditional phở, phở trộn doesn’t use broth and thus is quicker and easier to prepare.
The sauce for phở trộn is usually a chicken broth-based dressing (for the chicken-based version), nước chấm (Vietnamese dipping sauce), or a mixture of soy sauce with sugar and kumquat juice or vinegar.
The sauce should have a sweet and sour flavor to complement the savoriness of phở trộn, which is often paired with various vegetables.
Phở trộn originated in Hanoi in the early 1990s and has since been a well-known street food, especially in summer.
I will delve into the popular variations, advantages, and disadvantages of phở trộn before addressing commonly asked questions about this dish and suggesting similar foods.
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What Are Popular Variations of Phở Trộn?
Below is a breakdown of the 5 most well-known phở trộn variations in Vietnam
Phở Gà Trộn
Made with phở noodles, steamed or boiled chicken, herbs, and roasted peanuts
Phở Bò Trộn
Made with phở noodles, sautéd beef, herbs, and roasted peanuts
Phở Trộn Xì Dầu
Made with phở noodles, chicken or beef, herbs, roasted peanuts, and a soy sauce-based dressing
Phở Trộn Chay
Vegan version of phở trộn
Made with plant-based foods like tofu, mushrooms, vegetables, etc.
Phở Trộn Xá Xíu
Made with phở noodles, char siu (Cantonese-style BBQ pork), char siu broth, herbs, and roasted peanuts.
Those variations have the same upsides and downsides of phở trộn. Read on to discover them!
Pros and Cons of Eating Phở Trộn
Phở trộn has the following benefits and drawbacks.
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Now that you’re well-versed in the pros and cons of phở trộn, I will proceed to answer common queries about this Hanoi noodle dish.
Phở Trộn FAQs
Similar Dishes of Phở Trộn
Bún Thịt Nướng
Bún thịt nướng is a Vietnamese dish from the southern region, consisting of rice vermicelli, grilled pork, fresh herbs, and nước chấm.
Phở Chấm
Phở chấm is a Vietnamese dish with phở noodles, chicken, herbs, broth, and dipping sauce kept on separate plates.
Bún bò Nam Bộ
Bún bò nam bộ is a Vietnamese dish of stir-fried beef with rice noodles, mixed with various herbs, bean sprouts, peanuts, fried shallots, and a tangy fish sauce dressing
Bún Chả
Bún chả is a traditional Vietnamese dish of Hanoi with grilled pork soaked in a diluted fish sauce to serve with rice noodles and greens.
Phở Chua (Sour Pho)
Phở chua is a Vietnamese noodle dish from the Northeast region, consisting of phở noodles and various toppings in a flavorful dressing.
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