Food in relation to lifestyle thumb|left|A platter of different boiled pork offal thumb|left|A number of Vietnamese condiments including thumb|left|A variety of Vietnamese fruits Vietnamese cuisine is reflective of the Vietnamese lifestyle, from the preparation to how the food is served. Going through long phases of war and political conflict, as well as cultural shifts, the vast majority of the Vietnamese people have been living in poverty. Therefore, the ingredients for Vietnamese food are often very inexpensive but nonetheless, the way they are cooked together to create a yin–yang balance makes the food simple in appearance but rich in flavor.
Food in relation to lifestyle thumb|left|A platter of different boiled pork offal thumb|left|A number of Vietn.amese condiments including thumb|left|A variety of Vietnamese fruits Vietnamese cuisine is reflective of the Vietnamese lifestyle, from the preparation to how the food is served Going through long phases of war and political conflict, as well as cultural shifts, the vast majority of the Vietnamese people have been living in poverty. Therefore, the ingredients for Vietnamese food are often very inexpensive but nonetheless, the way they are cooked together to create a yin–yang balance makes the food simple in appearance but rich in flavor.