Food Delight

Fresh water crab is a specialty of Vietnam’s northern countryside. When the rice is about to ripe, and right through harvest time, you’ll find a lot of crabs. Today, we’re visiting Vi Xua restaurant in Hanoi where fresh water crab hot pot is made in a very special way. (Photo: Vi Xua restaurant) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/fresh-water-crab-hot-pot-921425.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

- Lemongrass is one of my favorite flavors as it’s wonderfully aromatic. The delicious recipe, which uses lemongrass and chicken breasts as the main ingredients, is a great dish for creating cozy family moments around the table. The chicken skewers can go with sandwiches, noodle salad, or any green salad. (Photo: Old Hanoi Restaurant) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/lemongrass-chicken-skewers-911699.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

“Buka stew”, a delicacy of Nigeria, is very different from our everyday fried stew in lots of ways. This stew is loaded with assorted meats and different types of pepper which gives it layers of awesome flavours. Buka Stew is usually very thick, really red and well fried. Buka Stew (Photo: Dooney's Kitchen) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/nigerias-buka-stew-910500.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

Metropole Hanoi Hotel has kicked off a two-week celebration of modern Korean gastronomy, featuring exclusive recipes from two-Michelin-star Chef Sung-Jae Anh. South Korea has one of the most vibrant food cultures in the world, and Chef Anh is part of a new generation of chefs gaining recognition for elevating the cuisine. Halibut Hoe Ssam (Photo: Metropole Hanoi Hotel) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/korean-gastronomy-week-kicks-off-in-hanoi-908123.vov --- Support this podcast:...

Life is returning to normal in Vietnam following a remarkable success in containing the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel has rolled out some exciting new menus that cater to Vietnamese tastes. (Photo: The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel ) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/metropole-hanoi-introduces-new-menu-for-domestic-tourists-870295.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

This week’s recipe is oreo cheesecake. The recipe is super easy with a few ingredients which are modified for vegans. Chicpeas - a major ingredient to make cheesecake made vegan style (Photo: bachhoaxanh.com) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/cheesecake-made-veganstyle-863258.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

In today’s edition, we’ll introduce a traditional British sponge pudding called “Spotted Dick”. The dessert is really easy to make at home, and if you’ve never had a steamed pudding before, you will be especially tickled to give this a try. (Photo: nicolhughes.com) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/spotted-dick-859932.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

Indian spices are the secret to flavorful Indian cuisine. On today’s show, we’ll dig into Indian curry, an example of sophisticated use of a combination of different Indian spices in one dish, Lamb Rogan Josh. Lamb Rogan Josh (Photo: atoztravel.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/lamb-rogan-josh-847777.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

If you like spicy food, you probably are already a fan of Indian food. We welcome as our guest on today’s show Mrs. Manu Verma, the wife of Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay Verma. We’re eager to hear from her about the use of spices, which is the secret to flavorful Indian food. (Photo: by interviewee) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/indian-spices-837567.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

In today’s Food Delight, we’ll introduce a British dish called “Toad in the Hole”. This is a traditional English dish consisting of sausages baked in a Yorkshire pudding batter and served with gorgeous onion gravy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

- Samosa is one of favorite snacks across India. It has a crispy outer shell in a triangle form, filled with mainly potatoes, flavored with different herbs and spices. (Photo provided by Manu Verma) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/samosa-an-indian-snack-830474.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

- There's nothing more refreshing than having a hot meal on a chilly day. If you’re running out of ideas, the Lancashire hotpot is not a bad choice thanks to its warmth, nutrition, and simplicity. Today we’ll talk to Aaron Meija, a young English man, who is a big fan of the Lancashire hotpot, to learn how to make this stew. Traditional Lancashire Hotpot (Photo: Jill/Pinterest) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/lancashire-hotpot-826331.vov --- Support this podcast:...

Umm Ali is a well-known dessert that originated in Egypt in the 13th century. "Umm Ali" means "Mother of Ali" in Arabic. It is made from milk, puff pastry, dried fruits, and nuts. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/umm-ali-egyptian-sweet-pastry-dessert-824806.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

The “Homeland” noodle factory stands near the Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho city. Visitors can observe the whole process of turning flour into noodles, and even try their hand at the production process. A family-run Hu Tieu noodle factory in Can Tho (Photo: thamhiemmekong.com) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/visiting-a-noodle-factory-in-the-mekong-delta-823753.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

Hue’s dishes are famous for their balance of spicy, sour, salty and sweet flavors. Hue beef noodle soup is an example of Hue cuisine. (Photo: 24h.com.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/hue-beef-noodle-soup-819975.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

Coconut candy is a specialty of Ben Tre province in the Mekong Delta , which is known for vast areas of coconut trees. In today's Food Delight, we take you to a coconut candy factory in Ben Tre to learn how this sweet, chewy, yummy candy is made. If you visit Ben Tre, don’t leave without trying the coconut candy. (Photo:monngonbonphuong.net ) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/coconut-candy-811819.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

Pepper steak spaghetti is quite a hearty dish with rich creamy sauce, misty steak and extra savory from parmesan cheese. Here’s a recipe by Adam Liaw, the winner of Master Chef Australia 2010. Photo: australianbeef.com.au https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/creamy-pepper-steak-spaghetti-808323.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

Today we’ve got a traditional English cake which is perfect for kids parties, family gatherings or even for a sweet treat that you can make together. Treat your sweet tooth this weekend to a Jam Roly Poly, which is so simple to make at home and tastes so much better than the shop-bought version. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

The “Polish Gastronomy Week” will take place in Hanoi until Friday with winner of Master Chef Poland 2018, Ola Nguyen showcasing popular dishes from the central European country. Ruthenian dumpling is a highlight in her menu. Master Chef Poland 2018 Ola Nguyen. (Photo: Master Chef Poland 2018’s Organizing Board) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/food-delight/ruthenian-dumplings-801622.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-delight/support

Today we’ve got a traditional English dessert consisting of strawberries, meringue, and whipped cream. Can you guess what it is? It's definitely Eton mess. I don’t know for sure why it’s called a mess, but I think it’s because everything is just placed randomly in the glass. It does look like a mess, but believe me, it tastes gorgeous. This “pretty mess” is a cloudy, creamy dessert with a delicious tangy touch of strawberry (Source:...