Pyramid Sticky Rice Dumplings – Bánh ú
Recipe: Pyramid Sticky Rice Dumplings – Bánh úBy Helen Le Published: February 6, 2016Prep: 60 minsCook: 1 hr 30 minsReady In: 6 hrs 30 minsCourse Traditional Cake (Bánh)Traditional Cake (Bánh)Traditional Cake (Bánh)Skill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients350 g sticky rice 100 g peeled split mung beans 150…
Caramelized Dried Squid – Mực rim
Recipe: Caramelized Dried Squid – Mực rimBy Helen Le Published: January 28, 2016Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 40 minsYield: 6 ServingsThis is one of the favorite snacks of many Vietnamese student generations. It’s also a great drinking snack.Cuisine: Central VietnamCourse SnackPrint Ingredients200 g dried…
Grilled Banana Wrapped in Sticky Rice – Chuối bọc nếp nướng
Recipe: Grilled Banana Wrapped in Sticky Rice – Chuối bọc nếp nướngBy Helen Le Published: January 22, 2016Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 2 hrs 0 minYield: 4 ServingsCuisine: Southern VietnamCourse DessertPrint Ingredients4 Asian dwarf bananas 200 g sticky rice 1 cup250 ml coconut milk…
Beef Jerky Cubes – Bò rim
Recipe: Beef Jerky Cubes – Bò rimBy Helen Le Published: January 8, 2016Prep: 30 minsCook: 40 minsReady In: 25 hrs 10 minsYield: 4 ServingsCourse SnackPrint Ingredients1 kg beef shank cut into 1-inch slices2-3 stalks lemongrass cut into 3-in length, shred into thin strips3 cm ginger…
Chili Jam – Tương ớt sa tế
Recipe: Chili Jam – Tương ớt sa tếBy admin Published: January 4, 2016Prep: 20 minsCook: 40 minsReady In: 60 minsCuisine: Central VietnamCourse Side DishPrint Ingredients300 g red chili pepper 10.5 oz200 g tomato 7 oz1 head garlic peeled 4 shallots thinly sliced1/4 cup roasted sesame…
Duck Noodle Soup w/ Bamboo Shoot – Bún măng vịt
Recipe: Duck Noodle Soup w/ Bamboo Shoot – Bún măng vịtBy Helen Le Published: December 24, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsCourse NoodleSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients1 whole duck (about 1.5 kg)1 knob ginger double thumb-size1 tbsp alcohol 8 shallots…
Sticky Rice w/Mung Bean and Fried Shallots – Xôi xéo
Recipe: Sticky Rice w/Mung Bean and Fried Shallots – Xôi xéoBy Helen Le Published: December 18, 2015Cuisine: Northern VietnamCourse BreakfastSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients1/2 cup peeled split mung bean 100g2 cups sticky rice 400g1/4 tso turmeric powder 2 pandan leaves 5-6 shallots thinly sliced salt sugar…
Pig’s ear cookies – Bánh tai heo
Recipe: Pig’s ear cookies – Bánh tai heoBy Helen Le Published: December 12, 2015TIP: To achieve more crispiness for the cookies, mix 100g all-purpose flour with 70g rice flour (instead of using 170g all-purpose flour)Course Traditional Cake (Bánh)Print Ingredients170 g all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cup3…
Vietnamese Donuts – Bánh vòng / Quẩy thừng
Recipe: Vietnamese Donuts – Bánh vòng / Quẩy thừngBy Helen Le Published: December 1, 2015Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 1 hr 10 minsYield: 15a childhood favourite of many VietnameseCuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamSkill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients200 g glutinous rice flour 1 1/4 cup100 g rice flour 2/3…
Fish rice porridge – Cháo cá
Recipe: Fish rice porridge – Cháo cáBy Helen Le Published: November 22, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsCuisine: VietnamCourse SoupPrint Ingredients1/2 cup rice 1/2 cup sticky rice 500 g fish cut into cubes3 shallots 2 thinly sliced, 1 minced1…
Mini-Pancakes with Meatball sauce
Recipe: Mini-Pancakes with Meatball sauceBy Helen Le Published: November 15, 2015Prep: 60 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 4 ServingsIt is a mini-pancake topped with a quail egg, served with pork meatballs and a sweet fish-sauce based dipping sauce. Unlike Banh Khot, Banh Can…
Oxtail Stew with Beer – Đuôi bò hầm bia
Recipe: Oxtail Stew with Beer – Đuôi bò hầm biaBy Helen Le Published: October 31, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 4 ServingsCourse EntréeSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients700 g oxtail 3 slices ginger smashed1 tsp pepper 2 star anise 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp…
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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!
















