You may already know that many people believe that the talent of "Vietnamese cuisine" lies in the "art of playing with spices". To bring delicious dishes like a professional chef to your family, let's start with some basic spices.
Some common Vietnamese dishes: soup, stir-fried, sautéed, braised, boiled, congee, steamed.
MSG (monosodium glutamate)
MSG enhances the flavor and aroma of food, but if used improperly, it can affect health. MSG should not be marinated, and should not be added when the fire is high, as it can break down into toxic substances. A tip is to only add MSG after the food is cooked, and when the stove is off or has just been turned off.
Salt (or soup powder)
This is the most basic spice of all dishes, making them more flavorful and fragrant. Depending on each dish, the seasoning method will be different.For soup, it is best to cook for a while so that the sweetness of the meat or fish comes out before adding salt.
For braised and fried dishes, it is best to marinate the food with salt before cooking to prevent the meat or fish from losing its sweetness.
When boiling food, add salt to the water before adding vegetables or meat to keep the vegetables green and the meat from turning black.
Sugar
Sugar has a sweet taste that makes food much easier to eat, but it is very easy to burn at high temperatures due to its chemical properties. Do not add sugar when the food is almost cooked because it takes a long time to dissolve and can make the dish sweeter than desired.For braised dishes, it is best to marinate the food with sugar beforehand to make it more flavorful, and more sugar can be added during cooking.
For soup and stir-fried dishes, sugar can be added during cooking, but remember to add it after adding salt to preserve the sweetness of the food.
Vinegar
Vinegar has a sour taste and can ruin many dishes if added while cooking. Depending on each dish, vinegar can be added at the beginning or after cooking.Black pepper
Black pepper has a fragrant and slightly spicy taste, but it loses its aroma at high temperatures. However, the habit of marinating black pepper is not good for health. A tip is to add black pepper when the food is just cooked or sprinkle it on the surface of the dish when serving to make it more fragrant and delicious.Fish sauce
Fish sauce has a characteristic aroma, but can easily change its flavor during cooking. Therefore, it is recommended to add fish sauce as follows:For porridge, soup, or stir-fry dishes, add fish sauce only when the dish is cooked.
For braised dishes, marinate the food with other spices first, and add fish sauce last if needed. Do not marinate fish sauce for more than 30 minutes, or the dish will lose its flavor.
Broth Mix Powder
Broth powder is a type of spice that has become popular in recent years and is used by many families. It has a salty and meaty flavor, making it suitable for marinating or cooking.Do not add seasoning powder to the dish after it is cooked as it will not dissolve properly.
Bạn đã biết, nhiều người vẫn cho rằng tài tình của “Ẩm thực Việt Nam” chính là ở “Nghệ thuật chơi gia vị”. Để mang lại những món ngon như đầu bếp chuyên nghiệp cho gia đình của mình, chúng ta cùng bắt đầu với những gia vị cơ bản bạn nhé.
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