1. What simple, traditional dish left a lasting impression on President Ho Chi Minh?

  • Crab soup with jute leaves
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  • Braised goby fish with ginger leaves
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  • Sour shrimp paste
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According to the Ho Chi Minh Museum website, among the dishes with the flavors of his hometown, President Ho Chi Minh particularly loved braised goby fish with ginger leaves. Whenever his cook prepared this dish, he would usually eat all the fish, leaving the meat for later.

Once, while on vacation in the Soviet Union, despite being treated to many exquisite dishes, Uncle Ho suddenly remarked, "I miss braised goby fish with ginger leaves so much!" Preparing that simple dish was not easy at the time, as the Soviets were unfamiliar with the smell of fish sauce. Finally, thanks to the skillful introduction of traditional Vietnamese cuisine by Comrade Vu Ky, the braised goby fish with ginger was prepared for Uncle Ho to enjoy.

2. From a young age, what spices could President Ho Chi Minh not tolerate?

  • Onion
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  • Ginger
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  • Garlic
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In the book "117 Stories about Ho Chi Minh's Moral Exemplary Life" (National Political Publishing House, 2007), Uncle Ho's sister, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh, recounted that he couldn't eat garlic from a young age.

3. What instructions did President Ho Chi Minh usually give to the kitchen staff when preparing meals?

  • We need to prepare in advance.
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  • Western dishes are preferred.
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  • Do only what you need, avoid waste.
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According to Mr. Dang Van Lo, who served meals to President Ho Chi Minh for many years, he ate very punctually and always instructed the kitchen to prepare only enough food, avoiding waste. If there was any food left over, he would turn the chopsticks inside out and save it for the next meal.

Uncle Ho's daily meals were also very simple, usually consisting only of soup, vegetables, and a main dish, followed by baked apples for dessert.

4. Who was the person who directly cooked and served meals to President Ho Chi Minh in the last years of his life?

  • Mr. Dang Van Lo
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  • Mr. Dinh Van Can
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  • Both of the above answers
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From 1960 to 1969, Mr. Dang Van Lo and Mr. Dinh Van Can were the two chefs who directly served daily meals to President Ho Chi Minh and Prime Minister Pham Van Dong at the Presidential Palace.

The two men took turns cooking, meticulously preparing each simple meal, ensuring it was nutritious, hygienic, and economical, in keeping with President Ho Chi Minh's lifestyle.

5. To maintain secrecy in the Presidential Palace kitchen, what name was President Ho Chi Minh's meal attendance sheet recorded on?

  • Mr. Minh
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  • Grandma Hien
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  • Mr. Lanh
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According to the Ho Chi Minh Museum, on the meal attendance sheet of the Presidential Palace kitchen, President Ho Chi Minh was listed as "Grandpa Hien" to maintain secrecy and ensure safety. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Pham Van Dong was listed as "Mr. Lanh".

6. How did President Ho Chi Minh usually eat his meals when traveling on business?

  • Eat at a restaurant near your workplace.
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  • Bring your own lunch in a lunchbox.
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  • Just drink milk and coffee.
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According to documents from the Ho Chi Minh Museum, whenever President Ho Chi Minh went on official trips, the chefs would prepare dry food for him to eat along the way. Roasted and grilled dishes were packed in multi-compartment lunchboxes, while soup, coffee, and milk were boiled and put into thermos flasks. Upon arrival at a deserted stretch of road, they would spread out a plastic sheet and invite him to sit and eat. President Ho Chi Minh did not allow the local people to prepare meals, saying that hosting him alone with a lavish feast would be a waste of the people's and the nation's resources.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/mon-an-dan-da-nao-khien-bac-ho-nho-mai-khong-quen-2516980.html