b'One of the easiest examples of While tea is still a fundamental part of life inthe French influence on Asian Asia, coffee is certainly as important andVietnam is now the second biggest coffeecuisine is in Vietnam. producer in the world.In addition to introducing new ingredients andA notable example of this is banh mi.cooking techniques, the French also had aThis simple sandwich is made with a variety of major influence on the way food was servedinteresting fillings, including grilled meats, in Indochina. They introduced the concept ofpickled vegetables, and cilantro. The bread, of fine dining, with elaborate multi-course mealscourse, is a classic French baguette! served in formal settings. This tradition haspersisted in Indochina, with many restaurantsAnother famous Vietnamese dish that has its and hotels offering high elegance diningroots in French cuisine is ph. This popular experience but at local prices.noodle soup from northern Vietnam is believedto have been influenced by the French dish Of course, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia tookpot-au-feu, a traditional beef stew.this influence, these new ingredients andtechniques, and made them uniquely theirs. ItPh is made with rice noodles, beef broth, and is important to not forget that the region has aa variety of herbs and spices, and it is often rich culinary tradition of its own. Read moregarnished with fresh cilantro, basil, and bean about the culinary wonders of Asia from thissprouts. The key ingredient for an excellent collection of EXO Travel Blogs.pot-au-feu and an excellent ph is the use ofbone marrow in the broth. Looking for an awesome foodie adventure inold French Indochina? Coffee too is another staple in the modernVietnamese diet that dates back to French Check out these great foodie tours here!colonisation. Prior to the 19th century, Chinese-style tea was the preferred drink of choiceacross Asia.'