Chè Thái – Mixed Fruits in Coconut Milk Dessert
Chè Thái – Mixed Fruits in Coconut Milk DessertBy Helen Le Published: July 23, 2014Prep: 30 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 45 minsYield: 8-10 ServingsCuisine: Southern VietnamCourse DessertSkill Level: EasyEasyEasyEasyPrint Ingredients FOR THE JELLY 1 tbsp agar-agar powder 2 cups + 4 tbsp water 3-4 tbsp…
Lẩu Nấm – Mushroom Hot Pot
Lẩu Nấm – Mushroom Hot PotBy Helen Le Published: July 13, 2014Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 45 minsYield: 3-4 ServingsFor vegetarian version, use seeweed or kelp (kombu) instead of chicken and soy sauce instead of fish sauce.Course EntréePrint Ingredients500 g daikon radish peeled and…
Chạo tôm – Sugarcane Prawn
Recipe: Chạo tôm – Sugarcane PrawnBy Helen Le Published: July 13, 2014Prep: 30 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 45 minsYield: 2-4 ServingsCuisine: Central VietnamCourse AppetizerSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients500 g tiger prawn peeled and deveined 50 g pork paste optional20 g spring onion white part minced, green…
Nui Xào Bò – Vietnamese Style Pasta
Nui Xào Bò – Vietnamese Style PastaBy Helen Le Published: June 27, 2014Prep: 15 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 45 minsYield: 2-4 ServingsNui is the Vietnamese word for macaroni, xao means to stir-fry and Bo means beef. So it’s basically stir-fried macaroni with beef. Nui was…
Bò Tái Chanh – Rare beef in lime juice salad
Bò Tái Chanh – Rare beef in lime juice saladBy Helen Le Published: June 20, 2014Prep: 15 minsCook: 1 minReady In: 31 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsThe concept of this dish is quite similar to an Italian dish called carpaccio in which thin slices of beef are…
Bắp xào – Stir-fried Corn
Bắp xào – Stir-fried CornBy Helen Le Published: June 9, 2014Prep: 10 minsCook: 5 minsReady In: 15 minsYield: 2 ServingsA popular street food snack in VietnamCuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamCourse SnackPrint Ingredients2 cups corn 3-5 stalks spring onion white part shredded, green part chopped3 tbsp dried shimps soaked…
Fried Banana – Chuối chiên / Bánh chuối chiên
Fried Banana – Chuối chiên / Bánh chuối chiênBy Helen Le Published: May 30, 2014Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 15 (6-8 Servings)The crunchiness of the outside fritter complements perfectly the sweet and soft banana inside.Cuisine: VietnamCourse DessertPrint Ingredients *For the batter* 1…
Bún Thang – Hanoi Combo Noodle Soup Recipe
Bún Thang – Hanoi Combo Noodle Soup Recipe By Helen Le Published: May 16, 2014Prep: 30 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 1 hr 15 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsOne of the most popular noodle soup dishes of HanoiCuisine: Northern VietnamCourse NoodlePrint Ingredients ***For the broth*** 1 whole soup/…
Mini-Pancakes (Bánh Khọt / Banh Căn)
Mini-Pancakes (Bánh Khọt / Banh Căn)By Helen Le Published: May 9, 2014Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 50 minsYield: 50-60 pieces (4-6 Servings)The mini pancakes are made with a unique pan that looks like a thick cupcake pan. The pan holds the banh…
Phở Chay – Vegetarian PHO
Phở Chay – Vegetarian PHOBy Helen Le Published: May 2, 2014Prep: 20 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 1 hr 20 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsIf you are a vegetarian wishing to have a taste of Vietnamese cuisine, you’ve got to learn one word: CHAY. It means “vegetarian” in…
Xôi sầu riêng – Durian sticky rice
Xôi sầu riêng – Durian Sticky RiceBy Helen Le Published: April 16, 2014Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 45 minsYield: 4 ServingsFor those who can’t stand it, durian smells horrible. But for those who love it, durian sticky rice is a must-try. Course…
Cupcake with Salted Egg Yolk – Bánh Bông Lan Trứng Muối
Cupcake with Salted Egg Yolk – Bánh Bông Lan Trứng MuốiBy Helen Le Published: April 11, 2014Prep: 20 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 35 minsYield: 24 mini cupcakesI first tried these cupcakes in Vung Tau, a beach city about 100km from Saigon and was really impressed…
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