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Dalat style Vietnamese Pork Meatballs, Xíu Mại Da Lat

Nestled amidst the lush plateaus and misty mountains of Vietnam, the charming city of Dalat unveils a tapestry of beauty that captivates the senses. Known as the "City of Eternal Spring," Dalat is a hidden gem beloved by travelers seeking tranquility, breathtaking landscapes, and, of course, gastronomic wonders. During the French occupation of Vietnam, French citizen would often flock to the cooler temperatures of the mountainous region of Dalat to as a get-away from the usual hot and humid climate of the cities and jungle below. This is the reason many buildings look French and have that small French town vibe.

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Bánh Xèo at Camp, Savory Crispy Vietnamese Turmeric Crepes

Whenever I introduce people to Vietnamese food, I always tell them that a majority of Vietnamese food is basically a cooked something that turns into a salad wrap. Anything that’s typically fried are traditionally enjoyed by wrapping said fried thing into a piece of lettuce, herbs, and dipped in nước chấm, or a sweet fish sauce based dipping sauce. The Vietnamese love the yin and yang play of textures, and flavors. If there’s something fried, it has to be accompanied by something fresh. This style of cuisine keeps the person eating from getting overly fatigued from eating the same dish.

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Vietnamese Inspired Breakfast Frittata

Frittatas can be a very same-same affair. Everyone loves the frittata camp breakfast staple of bacon, potatoes, and cheese. It’s easy to quickly put together with minimal dishes to wash, and because, well, it's simply delicious. But every so often, an injection of something different goes a long way.

The Vietnamese have a steamed egg dish called chả trứng hấp that is enjoyed with rice.

This is my take combining that humble Viet dish and the frittata.

pork, vegetariangondirtinDecember 16, 2022vietnamese food, viet cooking, vietnamese camping food, vietnamese cookingComment

Backpacking Friendly KOREAN ARMY STEW, Budae Jigae

Long days on the trail should always be rewarded with a good, hot meal. Especially those days where it’s been the perfect hiking temperature —you know what I mean, those not to hot, not too sweaty, blue sky days. But as soon as the sun starts dipping, it gets a bit chilly. Nothing hits that chilly spot harder than a noodle soup. Not many noodle soups touch the inner soul as like budae jjigae, Korean army stew.

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Easy Camp Korean Army Stew, Budae Jjigae

This is a meal for those lazy days at camp when you roll in late but need something that would hit the inner core of your being. Or, it’s for those colder nights when a sandwich just won’t do. It’s quick to put together, and quick to cook up.

Camp Vietnamese Grilled Pork with Rice Noodles, Bún Thịt Nướng

There’s power in food. One bite of something and it can transport you straight back into a single moment in time. It could be the smell, or the faint taste of something very familiar during the after taste. Whatever that trigger is, Karissa and I usually find ourselves holding onto it for a fleeting moments.

porkgondirtinApril 23, 2020vietnamese food, outdoor kitchen, outdoor cooking, camp cooking, viet cooking, vietnamese camping foodComment

Food has this crazy way of transporting you back instantly to a specific moment in time. Memories of the place you were at. Memories of the people with you. Memories of the flavors. Memories of the smells. Memories of your reaction to a first taste….

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