Vietnamese food is delicious, nutritious and filling. This Asian cuisine is perfect for anyone who wants to eat healthy, but also wants to enjoy their meals. Plus, most Vietnamese food is gluten-free and can be made even more wholesome with a few simple changes. The following recipes are all great examples of this dynamic and wholesome cuisine. Each of these dishes has been adapted to use alternative ingredients that are gluten-free as well as healthier than the originals. So get cooking and enjoy these delicious, wholesome Vietnamese food recipes that are also gluten-free!
Chicken Pho (Gluten-Free)
Pho is one of the most well-known Vietnamese noodle dishes. Traditionally,, pho is served with gluten-free rice noodles. (The noodles are called pho. The dish adopted the name because of from eponymous noodles.) Pho is usually made with a broth that has been slowly simmered with ginger, and sometimes other spices, like cinnamon and star anise. This combination of spices gives the broth a distinctive, aromatic flavour. Most recipes also call for a combination of scallions and cilantro as garnishes. Pho is typically served with a variety of other ingredients, like hoisin sauce, chili sauce, lime wedges, and garnishes, like sliced scallions, cilantro, and/or chili peppers.
Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup (Bun Cha)
If you’re in the mood for something quick and light, bun cha is the perfect Vietnamese dish for you. This gluten-free version of the dish combines rice noodles, shrimp, pork, and a light, fish sauce-based broth. Traditionally, this dish is served with fresh herbs, like cilantro and basil, as well as a squeeze of lime and a side of chili sauce. This dish is very quick and easy to make and is a great option for a light, vegetarian meal. If you do eat seafood, you can also substitute the shrimp for fish. This dish is also very budget-friendly, so it’s a great option if you’re trying to save some money while still eating healthy. If you’re not a vegetarian and want to add some meat to this dish, a good option is sliced pork. Alternatively, if you are vegetarian but still want a good source of protein, you can add tofu.
Gluten-Free Vietnamese Crepe (Bánh Xèo)
This famous Vietnamese dish is usually made with rice flour and a little turmeric to give it colour. Make sure you check with your local restaurant when ordering though. Western adaptions of the dish sometimes use a little wheat flour to help give it crunch and texture. They’ll usually do a rice only version on request. You’ll get it served with prawn and pork, fresh herbs and a delicious dipping sauce. Eat it by tearing off some of the pancake, scoop up some herbs and bean shoot, then dip it. You can make Bánh Xèo at home by adding rice flour to water with a little turmeric.
Gluten-Free Vietnamese Spring Roll (Chả Gian)
Vietnamese spring rolls are a popular snack, appetizer, and light meal. Traditionally, they’re made with a rice-based wrapper, which is high in carbs, but the good news is that you can use a gluten-free rice wrapper to make this dish gluten-free. To make these tasty spring rolls, you’ll want to start by soaking rice paper in cool water until it’s soft and pliable. Next, you can fill the wrappers with any number of ingredients, like tofu, shrimp, and pork. You can also add some fresh, crunchy vegetables to round out the flavour and texture of the dish. You can also add some herbs to give the dish some extra flavour. Once you have the filling and wrapper prepared, wrap the filling inside the wrapper and fold it up like a burrito.
Three Bean Stew with Gluten-Free Rice (Chao Ga/Cao Lau)
Vietnamese cuisine is a great example of a cuisine that is made up of many different dishes that each have their own distinct taste and flavour. Chao ga, or three bean stew, is one of those dishes. This stew is made with a mixture of different types of beans, including red kidney beans and chickpeas. In this gluten-free version of the dish, you’ll use a gluten-free rice to replace the traditional rice found in the stew. This dish is great for a light lunch or dinner and is also very budget friendly. It’s also super easy to make, making it an ideal dish to make when you don’t have a lot of time.
Conclusion
Gluten-freeVietnamese food is a delicious, nutritious, and filling cuisine. It is perfect for anyone who wants to eat healthy, but also wants to enjoy their meals. Plus, most Vietnamese food is gluten-free and can be made even more wholesome with a few simple changes. The following recipes are all great examples of this dynamic and wholesome cuisine. Each of these dishes has been adapted to use alternative ingredients that are gluten-free as well as healthier than the originals. So get cooking and enjoy these delicious, wholesome Vietnamese food recipes that are also gluten-free!
