1865: vindaloo and pho: European Roots Jan 23, 2020

Some of the most recognisable dishes of India and Vietnam respectively might include vindaloo and pho, but these actually come from Europe, sort of, and their etymologies reflect this, definitely. 'Vindaloo' is Portuguese, coming from the phrase 'vin d'alho' meaning ‘wine and garlic (sauce)’; NB: 'alho' is a compound related to 'aioli'. 'Pho' comes from when Vietnam was a French colony, and was introduced to "pot-au-feu". This literally means "pot on the fire", and was just a stew, usually beef with vegetables. Of course, with both of these, the style changed somewhat to accommodate local ingredients and preferences, as will always happen. If you know any surprisingly appropriated foods, right it in the comments

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