Do You Dare To Try ” BUN DAU MAM TOM”?

What is ” BUN DAU MAM TOM”

The name of “Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm” in English can be translated as “Vermicelli with Tofu and Fermented Shrimp Paste.” This traditional Vietnamese dish consists of rice vermicelli noodles (bún), fried tofu (đậu), and fermented shrimp paste (mắm tôm). It is often served with various herbs and sometimes accompanied by additional ingredients like boiled pork, chả cốm (green rice pork sausage), and other items.

Where did I eat this dish?

  • Address: 76 QL13, Phường 26, Bình Thạnh, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam, Bun Dau Mac Dang Khoa
  • Opening Hours: 9:00 Am – 10:00 PM
  • Price Range: Prices for this dish range from 50,000 – 80,000 VND, it depends on the amount of food

We call it Bun dau mam tom, which is one of the most famous dishes in Vietnamese cuisine. This meal contains fried tofu, rice vermicelli, pig offal, pork belly, pork nuggets, and fresh herbs (fish mint, purple perilla, Thai basil, cucumber, and so on). I was wanting this food, so I invited a buddy out to fulfill our appetite. We then picked a neighborhood eatery near to our homes. In fact, the most well-known restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City for good Bun dau mam tom is “Bun dau mam tom Tien Hai”. However, we can utilize Google Maps to find the nearest restaurant or do some research on social media.

It’s amusing that we have a few food-related inside jokes. It frequently stems from varied eating habits and preferences. For example, we have this meal that should be served with this sauce, or we cannot combine this thing with this element.

I enjoy eating fried tofu with rice vermicelli and shrimp paste. Those who substitute shrimp paste with fish sauce should be discouraged.

How do you eat properly?

To properly enjoy this meal, start by making the finest shrimp paste. Add kumquat (calamansi) juice or lemon extract to the shrimp paste in a palm-sized bowl and whisk until bubbles appear.

After that, we add sugar, chili (depending on your spiciness tolerance), and continue whisking until the mixture is well combined. The last step is to enjoy. Using a pair of chopsticks, dip the rice vermicelli, pork belly, and other ingredients into the sauce and give it a try. The sensation of soft and fragrant interior yet crispy exterior of tofu, the taste of spices placed in the nuggets, and the aromatic flavor of green and fresh herbs coupled with the salty but sweet, sour, and a bit spicy taste from chili can drool your mouth.

Is It Worth To Try ” Bun Dau Mam Tom”

Bun dau mam tom may be stinky, but life is about discovering new things and trying new foods. To try this exquisite meal, 50,000 to 80,000 VND will suffice for a full “met” – a rounded, flat winnowing basket. Last but not least, a friendly reminder: no kisses are permitted after the Bun dau mam tom.