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Craig Claiborne was
once asked to name the world's ten greatest cuisines. "French,
Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese,...," he began - but most Americans
have had little exposure to this classic cuisine. The foods of
Vietnam are simultaneously colorful, distinctive, and unique in
their freshness and lightness. More so than in other Asian
cuisines, fresh raw vegetables, and salads figure prominently in
the meal, and oils are used sparingly . These traits combine to
make Vietnamese food rich in flavors but
still extremely wholesome and healthy. It has In fact been
referred to as the "nouvelle cuisine of the East." |
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