Compilation of 11 delicious and easy-to-make Vietnamese breakfast dishes for home during the pandemic.

1. Rice

Broken Rice

Broken rice has long been a familiar breakfast dish for Vietnamese people. The rich flavor from the ribs and grilled pork, the fatty and chewy texture of shredded pork skin, plus the crispy fried pork fat, drizzled with a blended fish sauce and eaten with pickled vegetables and cucumber, is absolutely delicious.

Yangzhou Fried Rice

Delicious Yangzhou fried rice with crispy rice and eggs, the savory and sweetness from the mixed vegetables, plus chewy shrimp, served with chili soy sauce, creates an irresistible and rich breakfast dish.

Seafood Fried Rice

Seafood fried rice always attracts diners with the combination of fluffy, crispy rice, chewy Chinese sausage, fresh squid, and shrimp, bringing a delicious and irresistible flavor. When served with chili soy sauce, it enhances the harmony of this breakfast dish.

2. Stir-fried Noodles

Mixed Stir-fried Noodles

The harmonious combination of sweet vegetables, rich sauce, tender beef and shrimp, along with crispy, golden noodles, creates delicious and satisfying stir-fried noodles. A plate of hot, crispy stir-fried noodles with harmonious colors, when served with a little chili, creates a rich, spicy flavor for this dish.

Egg Stir-fried Noodles

For busy mornings, egg stir-fried noodles are a great choice. With just a few minutes of cooking, you’ll have a plate of stir-fried noodles with chewy noodles, accompanied by the rich, fatty aroma of eggs. Serving with soy sauce or chili sauce will make the dish richer.

Beef Stir-fried Noodles

For a simple yet nutritious breakfast, beef stir-fried noodles are a great suggestion. The dish has a rich flavor from the chewy noodles, the sweetness of the vegetables, the tender and flavorful beef, plus a bit of spice when served with chili sauce, creating a dish that stimulates your taste buds.

3. Sticky Rice

Chicken Sticky Rice

Chicken sticky rice is one of the most popular breakfast dishes in Vietnam. The combination of fragrant, soft, and hot sticky rice served with tender chicken, the subtle aroma of finely chopped lemongrass, and the crispiness of fried onions, served with a little soy sauce, creates an irresistible flavor.

Gac Sticky Rice

Gac sticky rice, fragrant and reminiscent of everyone’s childhood, is always a familiar dish for breakfast. The visually appealing red color of gac blends with the fragrant sticky rice grains, accompanied by the sweetness of mung beans. Sprinkling sesame seeds on top creates a satisfying dish.

Savory Sticky Rice

Savory sticky rice is a familiar breakfast dish with a combination of flavors: the soft and chewy texture of sticky rice, the salty taste of Chinese sausage and shredded dried meat, the nutty taste of quail eggs. Serve with soy sauce for the best experience.

4. Soups/Broths

Hue Beef Noodle Soup

Ranked as one of the 50 [missing context – likely “best soups”], Hue beef noodle soup, with its sweet bone broth, the richness of pig’s trotters, the tender and chewy beef shank, and fragrant crab cakes, served with lime and chili, creates a rich and irresistible dish for chilly mornings.

Crab Noodle Soup

With its affordable ingredients, crab noodle soup is always a top choice for breakfast. The sweet and light broth, the soft and fatty steamed crab cakes, the tender [missing context – likely a type of meat or tofu], the crisp and fresh [missing context – likely vegetables] and banana blossoms, served with a little [missing context – likely a condiment], will make you exclaim with delight.

Pork Knuckle Thick Noodle Soup

The combination of sweet and light broth, the chewy and flavorful pork knuckle, the sweet and crispy bean sprouts, accompanied by the aroma and crispiness of fried onions, served with a slice of lime and a little chili fish sauce, creates a flavorful and authentic pork knuckle thick noodle soup, perfect for breakfast.

Chicken Macaroni Soup

With its simple preparation and nutritional value, chicken macaroni soup has become a familiar and suitable breakfast dish. The combination of sweet broth cooked with mixed vegetables, tender and delicious chicken, and chewy macaroni, served with a little chili fish sauce, makes the dish even more flavorful.

5. Banh Mi

Banh Mi Xiu Mai (Meatball Banh Mi)

If you want a breakfast with a unique flavor, Banh Mi Xiu Mai with salted egg yolk is a suitable choice. The crispy and soft bread, the slight sourness of the tomato sauce, the rich flavor of the salted egg yolk, along with some cilantro and pickled vegetables, perfectly complement the Xiu Mai, creating a delicious dish for a new day.

Grilled Beef Banh Mi

Crispy bread spread with a little soy sauce, served with flavorful grilled beef, crispy cucumber and pickled vegetables to balance the saltiness, and finally, cilantro with a little chili sauce creates a delicious and flavorful grilled beef Banh Mi.

Fried Fish Cake Banh Mi

Fried fish cake Banh Mi is an extremely simple breakfast dish. The combination of crispy bread, chewy and flavorful [missing context – likely fishcake], and Vietnamese coriander (rau răm) is a particularly suitable complement to the fish cake. Drizzle with a little soy sauce and chili sauce, and we have a delicious breakfast.

6. Porridge

Organ Meat Porridge

As one of the dishes suitable for chilly mornings, organ meat porridge is always a familiar dish for everyone. The fragrant rice porridge with a sweet and thick bone broth, eaten with heart, intestines, liver, and boiled pork, along with a little pepper and spring onions, makes for a delicious breakfast.

Red Bean Porridge

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7. Pastries/Dim Sum

Steamed Rice Rolls (Banh Cuon)

Hot steamed rice rolls served with minced meat, chewy pork sausage, the slight sourness of fermented pork roll (nem chua), and crispy bean sprouts. Pouring [missing context – likely fish sauce] over it creates an irresistible breakfast dish.

Wet Rice Paper (Banh Uot)

With its simple preparation using rice paper, served with chewy pork sausage, crispy and fresh vegetables and bean sprouts, the aroma of crispy fried onions, and sweet and sour chili fish sauce, it creates a delicious and simple wet rice paper dish.

Tapioca Starch Dumplings (Banh Bot Loc)

The characteristic of Banh Bot Loc is its transparent and chewy outer layer, the fresh and light shrimp and pork filling. Dipping it in lightly salted fish sauce will satisfy diners.

Steamed Sticky Rice Cake (Banh It Tran)

With its rustic and rich flavor, Banh It Tran has a chewy outer layer and a soft and sweet filling that’s steamed with banana leaves to retain its moisture. Dipping it in lightly salted fish sauce blends perfectly with the fragrant filling.

Rice Noodles with Shredded Pork Skin (Banh Tam Bi)

Originating from the Mekong Delta, Banh Tam Bi with its unique flavors will leave a lasting impression. The chewy rice noodles, the fatty and crunchy shredded pork skin, the aroma of fresh herbs, and the crispiness of cucumber. Pouring coconut milk over it and mixing well creates a dish that satisfies diners.

Above is a compilation of delicious, simple, and easy-to-make breakfast dishes at home shared by Dien May XANH. We hope you find a suitable dish for yourself!