American boy learned to cook Vietnamese food at the age of 10

Joshua (Vietnamese name is Tran Luan Vu) started cooking at the age of 10, when his adoptive mother from Hue taught him how to prepare typical dishes of the Central region . The first dish he learned was banh bot loc tran, with a chewy crust and delicious shrimp and meat filling. After that, Joshua continued to learn how to prepare bun bo Hue, a famous dish with a rich flavor.

Joshua often cooks Vietnamese food in the kitchen.

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Gradually, Joshua learned to cook and became proficient with simple braised and stewed dishes that are rich in typical Vietnamese flavors such as: braised meat with shrimp paste , braised fish with turmeric...

What makes Joshua love Vietnamese cuisine is its diversity and richness. Not only learning traditional Hue dishes, he also loves to experience specialties from different regions such as: Northern beef and crab hotpot, Quang chicken noodles, or Quy Nhon fish vermicelli soup ( Binh Dinh )...

"Each region in Vietnam has its own signature dishes and I want to explore them all. Trying different dishes is very interesting," Joshua shared.

As an American who loves Vietnamese cuisine , Joshua finds many similarities and differences between the two cuisines. He is impressed by the abundance of vegetables, meats, fruits and spices when shopping in Vietnam, something rarely seen in the US.

Joshua finds it easy to integrate and loves Vietnamese food, considering it an indispensable part of his daily life. Pho, banh mi, banh xeo or iced milk coffee… are familiar dishes to him since he lived in America.

One of Joshua's memorable experiences is the Tet holiday in Vietnam. Having celebrated Tet 13 times in many regions, Joshua has enjoyed diverse and rich New Year's Eve offerings, each with its own unique characteristics.

"Every Tet holiday, I always cook a pot of braised pork and bitter melon soup. These are indispensable dishes during Tet, helping me connect with Vietnamese culture," Joshua said.

Looking back on his cooking journey, Joshua feels proud of what he has learned. He not only knows how to prepare Vietnamese dishes but also understands their cultural significance. For him, cooking is a way to connect with the people and life of Vietnam, as well as enrich his life experience.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/chang-trai-nguoi-my-hoc-nau-mon-an-viet-tu-nam-10-tuoi-185250208193906811.htm