Discover the national spirit through One Hundred Years of Vietnamese Pho

Pho is not only a special dish but also a cultural symbol, the pride of the Vietnamese people. Eating pho has become a habit of many people but few people know the formation and development of this dish. One hundred years of Vietnamese pho by Trinh Quang Dung - Trinh Quang Long will take readers on an exciting adventure throughout the history and culture of Vietnamese pho.

With a thickness of about 360 pages, elaborately illustrated with many valuable images, One Hundred Years of Vietnamese Pho is presented in a scientific but no less familiar and easy-to-understand way, suitable for all readers, from food lovers, researchers to those who want to learn more about Vietnamese culture.

One Hundred Years of Vietnamese Pho is not only a synthesis of information but also a scientific analysis and dissection of the problem. The authors have painstakingly collected and researched historical documents, newspapers, and literature to clarify many doubts about pho, from where the name "pho" originated, to the standard pho cooking recipe of the past and present.

One of the highlights of the book is the way the author interweaves historical stories with interesting anecdotes, helping readers not feel bored. The book not only tells about pho but also depicts a picture of Vietnamese society through each historical period, where pho existed and developed.

Readers will be able to admire ancient images of old pho restaurants, street pho vendors, and familiar faces of pho sellers and pho diners.

The authors also do not hesitate to delve into the debates surrounding the origin of pho, how to cook pho, and the prejudices about pho, thereby contributing to clarifying the ambiguous things. One of the core values ​​that One Hundred Years of Vietnamese Pho brings is the portrayal of pho eating culture.

The book not only describes how to prepare it but also delves into the space of enjoying pho, from hurried mornings with a hot bowl of pho, to chilly evenings sitting next to a steaming pho restaurant: “In the culinary art, space is an extremely important factor, it can enhance the deliciousness of pho like a special spice”.

Pho is not only a meal to satisfy the stomach, but also an experience, a part of the spiritual life of Vietnamese people. It is a place to meet, chat, share, where memories are formed and preserved.

More importantly, the authors have elevated pho, affirming it as the "national soul" of the nation. Pho encapsulates the sophistication, patience, and ingenuity of the Vietnamese people. Each bowl of pho is a harmonious combination of flavors and colors, the result of hours of simmering bones, seasoning, and meticulously slicing meat.

For example, the way to simmer bones: "Watching the steps of simmering beef bone broth, you can see the hard work of the ancients when simmering the broth for 8-10 hours, the root of the broth makes the quality of the bowl of pho."

And here is how to choose beef: "After being processed, the beef must be dark in color and chewy to be delicious and meet the standards for making beef pho."

With rich content expressed through the author's multi-dimensional and dedicated perspective, One Hundred Years of Vietnamese Pho is a book not to be missed by those who love Vietnamese cuisine and culture, especially pho.

The book not only helps readers better understand pho but also affirms the Vietnamese "pho copyright" and honors the value of this dish as a cultural heritage.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/van-hoa/202506/kham-pha-quoc-hon-quoc-tuy-qua-tram-nam-pho-viet-a4c0fee/