Phở Vịt (Duck Pho): Basic Information
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Phở Vịt (Duck Pho): Origin and Region
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Phở Vịt (Duck Pho): Ingredients and Preparation
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Phở Vịt (Duck Pho): A Deep Dive
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- Bamboo shoots pickled with bird’s eye chilies
- Bánh áp chao (a type of small, duck-filled meat pie)
- Extra roast duck juice
- Fragrant herbs
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- Mì Vịt Tiềm
- Roast Duck Noodle Soup
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Phở vịt, literally “duck phở,” is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup made with phở noodles (flat, thin rice noodles) and duck meat.
In Vietnam, phở vịt is a popular name for phở vịt quay (“phở with roast duck”), a popular dish in Lang Son and Cao Bang, two provinces in Northeast Vietnam.
Lang Son-style phở vịt features succulent slices of roast duck and a dark, flavorful broth.
This noodle dish is usually served alongside tangy bamboo shoots pickled with spicy bird’s eye chilies, bánh áp chao (a type of small, duck-filled meat pie), extra roasted duck drippings, or fragrant herbs.
Continue reading, and I will tell you about the main ingredients, upsides, and downsides of phở vịt in Lang Son. I will also present you with common queries about this noodle soup and recommend similar dishes.
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What Is Lang Son-style Phở Vịt Made of?
Phở vịt with roast duck in Lang Son consists of the 4 types of ingredients below:
| Ingredients | Description |
|---|---|
| Phở noodles | Flat, thin rice noodles |
| Roast duck | Marinated in a mixture of the fruits and leaves of mắc mật (a local plant known scientifically as Clausena indica), soy sauce, garlic, fermented bean curd, black cardamom, etc. Brushed with honey before being roasted until juicy inside and crispy outside |
| Broth | Made from pork broth, scallions, ginger, roast duck juice, and spices like Malabar cardamom (Wurfbainia villosa), cinnamon, etc. |
| Garnish | Scallions, black pepper |
Can you guess the advantages and disadvantages of eating this kind of phở vịt? Read on to check your answer!
Pros and Cons of Eating Phở Vịt
Phở vịt with roast duck comes with the following positive and negative traits:
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Now that you know about those pros and cons, why don’t you check out the FAQs section for more helpful information about phở vịt?
Phở Vịt FAQs
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Mì Vịt Tiềm
Mì vịt tiềm is a Vietnamese dish of egg noodles with braised duck and various toppings in a dark and herbal broth that originated from Chinese cuisine.
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