Helen Le
Paté Chaud – Banh pateso
Pâté chaud- Banh patesoBy Helen Le Published: February 14, 2012Prep: 30 minsCook: 25 minsReady In: 55 minsYield: 10Cuisine: FrenchCourse SnackPrint Ingredients450 g puff pastry (10 square sheets)1 egg yolk *For the filling* 200 g pork/chicken/beef minced 1/4 cup onion chopped 1 tbsp pork liver pâté…
Recipe #21 Mut dua sua tuoi (candied coconut in fresh milk) for Tet
Mứt dừa sữa tươi – Candied coconut in fresh milk So Tet is drawing near, how is preparation going? Today I will show you how to make a simple and very delicious fruit snack that you can prepare and amaze your guests for the new year holiday: candied…
Com tam suon nuong – Grilled pork chop with broken rice
Ingredients (2 servings) 1 cup of rice 2 eggs 2 pork chops, marinate with: 1 tbsp minced lemongrass 1 tbsp minced garlic (~3 cloves) 1 chopped spring onion 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp soya sauce 1 tbsp sugar ¼ tsp pepper 2 tbsp vegetable…
Tau hu nuoc duong – Silky tofu in ginger syrup
Tau hu nuoc duong / Silky tofu in ginger syrupBy Helen Le Published: December 14, 2011Cook: 60 minsCourse DessertSkill Level: BeginnerBeginnerPrint Ingredients ***For the ginger syrup*** 90 g brown sugar ½ cup120 ml water ½ cup1 pinch salt 30 g ginger thinly sliced 1 oz…
Vermicelli with Anchovy Sauce – Bun Mam Nem
Vermicelli with Anchovy Sauce- Bún Mắm Nêm By Helen Le Published: December 2, 2011Prep: 40 minsCook: 05 minsReady In: 45 minsYield: 06 ServingsThis is by all means my all-time favorite food. I often joke with my friends that every time I fly home (in Danang),…
Thit heo quay – Crispy roast pork belly
Crispy roast pork belly – Thit heo quayBy Helen Le Published: November 26, 2011Prep: 20 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 4 hrs 20 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsThis is the simplest roasted pork recipe that you can find. But it turns out amazing. Cuisine: VietnamCourse EntréePrint Ingredients1 kg…
Ram Quang (Central-style fried spring roll)
Ram QuangBy Helen Le Published: November 8, 2011Prep: 40 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 20 rolls (4 Servings)Ram Quảng or central-style fried spring roll is a very special version of Vietnamese spring roll that is mostly popular in Quang Nam – Da Nang. Unlike…
Pork Stew with Lemongrass and Fermented Shrimp Paste – Thit kho ruoc sa
Pork Stew with Lemongrass and Fermented Shrimp Paste – Thit kho ruoc saBy Helen Le Published: October 11, 2011Prep: 15 minsCook: 25 minsReady In: 40 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsThis is a very exotic side dish to serve with rice. It might be stinky for foreigners but…
Goi cuon (fresh spring rolls)
Goi Cuon – Fresh Spring Rolls/Summer Rolls/Salad RollsBy Helen Le Published: August 30, 2011Prep: 30 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 1 hr 15 minsYield: 15 (5-8 Servings)This is one of the world-famous dishes of Vietnamese Cuisine. It is fresh, light yet super flavorful. Believe it or…
Bun bo gio heo – Beef and pork knuckle noodle soup
Beef and pork knuckle noodle soup – Bún bò giò heo Ok, for fans of Viet food out there, you must already know bún bò, the famous Vietnamese beef noodle soup (those who don’t, see the introduction entry here). You may wonder how bun bo…
Banh beo – Savoury Rice Cake (Water Fern Cake)
Banh beo – Steamed rice cake with savoury topBy Helen Le Published: June 5, 2011Prep: 30 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 2 hrs 30 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsBanh beo is a specialty of central Vietnam, especially popular in Da Nang, Hue, Quang Nam and Quang Ngai. It…
Goi muc – Squid salad
Goi muc – Squid saladBy Helen Le Published: May 24, 2011Prep: 10 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 25 minsYield: 4 ServingsVietnamese cooking is famous for its healthy eating style. It is greatly admired for the freshness and richness of the ingredients. Today we make a simple…
About me

Since 2011, I've passionately shared my cooking videos on social media to help food lovers make mouthwatering authentic Vietnamese dishes at home. I've been featured in many prestigious magazines and TV shows, playing different roles like a character, guest, and even a cooking show host. I'm also a proud author of best-selling cookbooks that have made their way into kitchens all over the world. You can grab my cookbooks in English, Vietnamese, or Chinese from tons of online stores and bookshops worldwide. Let's cook up some tasty adventures together!
















