A delightful
asian
cuisine
Being an Asian we patronize and like our own dishes. The simplicity and taste makes suites our palette right? Even though Asian cuisine is home to a selection of flavors there is at least one common thread that binds them all together flavor. From the deep, earthy flavors of Vietnamese cooking techniques to the bright, fresh flavors of a Thai curry, you can guarantee an awakening of your senses. And from a health perception, using unique blends of herbs and spices means not having to rely on high fat ingredients for a big flavor impact. Whether you reach for salty, sweet or sour, our favorite healthy Asian inspired foods are sure to please any palate. As we go to our adventure of food tasting my group mates and me have this activity to experience this Thai and Vietnamese cuisine for our project and I am excited to taste this kind of cuisine.
For our Vietnamese and Thai cuisine we decide to eat at Pho Hoa and Banana Leaf Curry House in Trinoma Last November 23,2013. We all agreed to have it light and a bit inexpensive so we dined at Pho Hoa. We ordered the Banh Mi, Fresh Spring Roll, Gỏi Cuốn, Beef Pho and Breaded Mushrooms. At first they serve us Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls – which is rice paper rolls filled with rice vermicelli, grated carrot, lettuce, cucumber, prawns and pork. I think this is dipped into a hoisin sauce. The ingredient its self is very refreshing and healthy. I recommend this dish that are health conscious and who’s on diet. The next dish that they served is the Beef Pho, Pho, pronounced “fuh,” is a noodle soup that has long been a flagship of Vietnamese cuisine. I like it the most because of the soup are garnished with sliced green onions, herbs and touches of fresh coriander. Next is the Bahn Mi, the crusty French baguette serves as the stage for the deliciously spiced Vietnamese filling sweet grilled chicken and pork, pickled carrots and cucumbers, mayo and mustard on crisp lettuce. The combination of contrasting flavors and textures, sweet and savory, soft and crunchy, makes this combo a cool light meal or snack. I am disappointed on that part because on our laboratory, we made this banh mi and Pho hoa served it different. The spread they used is only mayo-mustard and I think the bread they used is a hotdog bun that's why I am bit disappointed. Lastly the breaded mushroom was great and really appetizing.
DARYLL FRANCISCO