Vietnamese cuisine opens Flavors of Asia Series
25 Jan 2024
Vietnamese cuisine took the center stage in the first of the new series of Flavors of Asia held 1 December 2023 with Chef Thy Thy Chin, head chef of CAN WE PHO, at the Leong Hall Roof Deck. Flavors of Asia is a lecture-demonstration series on food and culture run by the Ateneo Center for Asian Studies (ACAS).
Chef Thy Thy Chin, a medical doctor-turned-chef, showed participants how to prepare Phở Bò, the Vietnamese noodle soup beloved worldwide for its blend of flavors and comforting qualities, and Bánh da lợn, a layer cake popular as a dessert and snack item.
![Chef Thy Thy Chin](/sites/default/files/inline-images/1_4.jpeg)
Chef Thy Thy Chin began the demonstration by outlining the historical context of the Vietnamese culinary tradition. She has roots in Ho Chi Minh City and has brought her dishes to many places abroad including New York City and Singapore. Below, participants listen to her explain how Phở Bò is served, and participants gather to learn the intricacies of preparing Bánh da lợn.
![Participants of the cooking demo](/sites/default/files/inline-images/2_1.jpeg)
![Participants of the cooking demo](/sites/default/files/inline-images/3_1.jpeg)