Fish Sauce: Special Actor of Vietnamese Cinema

“The Scent of Green Papaya” directed by Tran Anh Hung is not only a film but also a vivid picture of Vietnamese culture and cuisine in the 1950s. In particular, the scene of stir-frying vegetables by the late artist Anh Hoa made many audiences admire the sophistication and dexterity in each movement. In particular, the spice that is described and given the most time is fish sauce. This is proof that fish sauce is the soul of the meal. Vietnamese, bringing cohesion and richness to each dish.

The scene of stir-frying mustard greens and fatty meat in “The Scent of Green Papaya” is done in a very rustic yet extremely sophisticated way. From the way the character sautés minced garlic in lard to each stir-frying action, everything is meticulously and realistically portrayed. The lush green color of mustard greens blends with the golden glow of lard to create a unique culinary picture. Without having to be directly present in the film’s setting, viewers can still feel the aroma spreading from the pan of stir-fried vegetables through the crispy “sizzling” sound when the character adds fish sauce.

It can be seen that, throughout the journey of development with Vietnamese cuisine, fish sauce has not only played the role of a spice but has become a connecting thread between generations. And more than that, fish sauce has been and is bringing the image of Vietnam closer to international friends. Understanding that value, Cholimex Food always strives to bring high-quality products that are safe for consumers' health, helping you create delicious, attractive meals and bring the taste of home in every dish.

To recreate the stir-fried vegetable and fatty meat dish, you just need to follow these simple steps: heat the pan, saute the minced garlic in lard until golden. Then, add the vegetable and stir-fry quickly over high heat, stirring constantly to keep the vegetable green and crispy, then remove to a plate first to avoid overcooking the vegetable. Continue to stir-fry the fatty meat in the pan until the meat is cooked and firm. Finally, turn on high heat, add the vegetable and fatty meat, season with a spoonful of Cholimex fish sauce and stir well, then turn off the stove. This is also the "golden time" to season the fish sauce, helping the dish to have a wonderfully delicious aroma.

Let's explore the wonderful taste of stir-fried vegetables with fatty meat with Cholimex Food and experience meaningful culinary moments like in the movie "The Scent of Green Papaya".