Meat & Poultry

In Vietnamese cooking, “món mặn” (salty dishes) means meat, and it’s the star of the table. Rice makes up the bulk of a meal, but it’s the deeply flavorful protein that everyone reaches for. Pork and chicken are the workhorses; beef is a luxury, celebrated when it appears. Think of these recipes less as fixed dishes and more as techniques you can apply to whatever cut you have — served family-style with rice, soup, pickles, and herbs.