Postcard from Saigon
On our first day in Viet Nam we headed straight for the huge bustling market. When you consider that dried shrimp are used sparingly as a seasoning, the above looks like a life-time supply.
Such glorious piles of fresh fruit throughout the market. I was told these are called dragon fruit although I’m sure there is another name for them Here the flesh is as red as the exterior, but in other varieties it’s a beautiful cream color flecked with tiny black seeds.
Besides one ill-advised restaurant choice our first night, the food has been splendid. Pleasantest surprise has been the vegetables. Sauteed lotus tendrils, anyone?
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February 8th, 2009 at 8:58 am
ooh, whatever sauteed lotus tendrils are, want.