Taste Atlas, a renowned culinary website, recently released its list of the 55 best pickled vegetables in the world, with Vietnam’s pickled scallion heads making the cut.

Vietnam’s representative ranked 19th on the list announced by Taste Atlas on February 19. The website describes it as a “traditional dish that may seem simple but requires a meticulous process to prepare - from selecting the right scallion heads, peeling, drying, and then brining them in a mixture of salt, vinegar, and sugar before allowing them to ferment for five to seven days.”

This dish is a staple during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet), often accompanying bánh chưng (square sticky rice cake) and thịt đông (jellied meat) in the North, or thịt kho hột vịt (braised pork with eggs) and bánh tét (cylindrical sticky rice cake) in the South.

Outside of Tet, pickled scallion heads are a popular side dish paired with roasted, braised, or fried meats, or simply enjoyed with steamed rice drizzled with fish sauce.

Founded in 2015, Taste Atlas is a global food mapping platform dedicated to cataloging traditional dishes from around the world.

According to Matija Babić, founder of Taste Atlas, the rankings for food and beverages are based on expert opinions and reviews from culinary critics to ensure the credibility of the list.

Do An