Gỏi đu đủ bò khô – Green Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky
Green Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky By Helen Le Published: April 17, 2013Prep: 60 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 2 hrs 45 minsYield: 1 ( 1 Servings)This popular street snack is loved by many Vietnamese students. Skill Level: EasyEasyPrint Ingredients500 g green papaya 100 g carrot…
Gà Rô-ti – Roasted Chicken
Gà Rô-ti – Roasted ChickenBy Helen Le Published: March 24, 2013Prep: 10 minsCook: 40 minsReady In: 1 hr 20 minsYield: 1 (1 Servings)A very easy yet tasty chicken recipe that everyone can make. Cuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamCourse SnackSnackSkill Level: BeginnerPrint Ingredients2 chicken thighs 500g1 tsp five-spice 1…
Bánh chuối hấp – Steamed Banana Cake
Bánh chuối hấp – Steamed Banana Cake By Helen Le Published: March 23, 2013Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 2 hrs 40 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsCourse DessertSkill Level: ModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients7-9 Asian dwarf bananas (or 6 Western bananas) peeled and sliced3-4 tbsp sugar 1.5 cup tapioca starch…
In Da Nang, Vietnam, Looking to the Future
New York Times – DA NANG, VIETNAM — Le Ha Uyen never tires of searching her hometown’s shady alleys and side streets in search of the perfect bowl of noodles. “It takes time to explore,” said Ms. Uyen, a 24-year-old foreign affairs officer who blogs…
Bánh tráng trộn – Rice Paper Salad
Rice Paper Salad Recipe – Banh Trang TronBy Helen Le Published: March 12, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 1 hr 15 minsYield: 4 ServingsCuisine: Southern VietnamCourse SnackPrint Ingredients250 g beef liver cut into 1-inch cubes (0.55 lb)1 tsp garlic , minced1 tbsp shallot ,…
Rau câu trái dừa – Coconut Jelly
Coconut jelly – Rau cau trai duaBy Helen Le Published: March 11, 2013Yield: 1 (1 Servings)Course DessertDessertDessertPrint Ingredients2 young coconuts 1 tsp agar-agar powder (or Konnyaku/ Gelatin)3 tbsp coconut milk/cream 1 tbsp sugar (optional) InstructionsUse a sharp and heavy cleaver to cut a large hole…
Hủ Tiếu – Rice Noodle with Pork and Seafood
Hu Tieu Nam Vang Phnom Penh Noodle soup (Kuy teav)By Helen Le Published: March 7, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 2 hrs 0 minReady In: 2 hrs 30 minsYield: 6 ServingsThis popular noodle dish in Saigon is an influence of a Chinese-Cambodian dish called Kuy Teav. It…
Gà kho gừng – Ginger chicken
Gà kho gừng – Ginger ChickenBy Helen Le Published: February 26, 2013A very simple and easy dish to serve in a daily Vietnamese meal with hot steamed rice.Course EntréeSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients1 kg chicken (bone-in, skin-on thigh & drumstick chopped into bite size pieces1 piece…
Fried chicken wings in fish sauce – Cánh gà chiên mắm
Cánh gà chiên mắm – Fried chicken wings in fish sauce By Helen Le Published: January 24, 2013Print Ingredients10 chicken wings 2 tbsp tapioca/corn starch 3 hot chili peppers 1 large clove garlic 3 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp fish sauce 3 tbsp water 1 tbsp…
Nước cốt dừa – Coconut dip for desserts
Nước cốt dừa – Coconut dip/topping By Helen Le Published: January 14, 2013Print Ingredients1 cup coconut milk 1 cup water 2-3 tbsp sugar a pinch of salt 2 pandan leaf tied into a knot (or vanilla, optional)1 tbsp tapioca starch or corn starch InstructionsIn a…
Dưa chưa/Đồ chua – Vietnamese Pickled Vegetables
Dưa chua – Vietnamese Pickled Vegetables By Helen Le Published: January 13, 2013Prep: 30 minsYield: 10 ServingsThis colorful, crunchy, sweet and sour pickle goes perfect with any meat or sausage dishes. Course Side DishSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients2 small carrots carved and sliced into 1/2 inch…
Recipe #60 Mứt dẻo – Vietnamese Fruit Jam
Mứt dẻo – Vietnamese Fruit JamBy Helen Le Published: December 31, 2012Cuisine: VietnamPrint Ingredients1 kg pineapple peeled, eyes and core removed, and sliced500 g sugar 1/2 cup ginger julienned1/4 cup mandarin skin julienned2 tbsp lime juice InstructionsBlanch julienned ginger and mandarin skin for 30 seconds…
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