Purple mooncake – Bánh trung thu tím
Bánh trung thu tím – Purple mooncake recipeBy Helen Le Published: October 9, 2013Prep: 15 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 35 minsYield: 4 ServingsA romantic non-conventional mooncake for Mid-Autumn Festival. It’s healthy, not too sweet and beautiful.Course Traditional Cake (Bánh)Skill Level: EasyEasyEasyEasyPrint Ingredients For the purple…
Iceskin Mooncake – Bánh trung thu (Bánh dẻo)
Iceskin Mooncake – Bánh trung thu (Bánh dẻo)By Helen Le Published: October 9, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4 (8 Servings)Snow skin Mooncake (Ice skin Mooncake) for Mid-Autumn FestivalCourse Traditional Cake (Bánh)Print Ingredients For the filling 1/2 cup peeled split mung beans…
Vietnamese pickled bean sprouts – Dưa giá
Dưa giá – Vietnamese pickled bean sprouts recipe By Helen Le Published: October 3, 2013Prep: 20 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsThis light and colorful pickle is great to serve with and meat and fish dishes. In Vietnam, it is mostly seen as a companion of roasted pork.Cuisine:…
Kem chuối – Banana ice-cream
Kem chuối – Banana ice-creamBy Helen Le Published: October 3, 2013Prep: 5 minsYield: 1 ServingsCuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamCourse DessertSkill Level: Child FriendlyPrint Ingredients1 Asian dwarf banana (or Western banana) cut in half crosswise1 tbsp crushed peanuts 1 tbsp shredded young coconut 1 tbsp coconut sauce (optional) InstructionsInsert…
Baby Clams with Rice Cracker – Hen Xuc Banh Trang
Baby Clams with Rice Cracker – Hen Xuc Banh TrangBy Helen Le Published: September 20, 2013Prep: 10 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 20 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsThis is a fun and appetizing snack that goes perfect with beer. Course AppetizerAppetizerPrint Ingredients400 g baby clams (16 oz) frozen…
Tom Yum Hot Pot – Lau Thai
Tom Yum Hot Pot – Lau ThaiBy Helen Le Published: September 20, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 45 minsYield: 8-10 ServingsThis is one of the best solutions to prepare for a large group party (up to 20 persons). It’s quick and easy to put…
Bulgogi Spring Rolls – Goi Cuon Bo Han Quoc
Bulgogi Spring Rolls – Goi Cuon Bo Han QuocBy Helen Le Published: September 13, 2013Prep: 15 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 55 minsYield: 4 ServingsThis is my own creation of a Vietnamese-Korean Fusion dish. It’s fresh, light and appetizing. Cuisine: Korean InfluencePrint Ingredients500 g beef (sirloin/…
Red bean porridge with beef – Chao dau do
Red bean porridge with beef – Chao dau do By Helen Le Published: August 28, 2013Prep: 15 minsCook: 35 minsReady In: 5 hrs 50 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsA very nutritious kind of rice porridge. Best to kill a cold.Cuisine: Central VietnamCourse EntréeSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients500 g…
Che chuoi – Banana with coconut milk and tapioca pearls dessert
Che chuoi – Banana with coconut milk and tapioca pearls dessertBy Helen Le Published: August 14, 2013Prep: 5 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 35 minsYield: 4 ServingsWhen time is short but you’re craving something sweet and satisfying, this easy banana and tapioca dessert comes to the…
Bò Bía – Fresh Spring Rolls with Chinese Sausages, Omelette, Jicama and Dried Shrimps
Bò BíaBy Helen Le Published: June 10, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 9Course BreakfastPrint Ingredients For the rolls: 9 pcs rice paper round 2 Chinese sausages 2 eggs 4 tbsp dried small shrimps 400 g jicama cut into thick strips1 tsp minced…
Bánh Tôm – Shrimp and Sweet Potato Fritter
Shrimp and sweet potato fritter – Banh tomBy Helen Le Published: May 11, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 20 (4-6 Servings)A very crispy fritter that you can serve at a party. Cuisine: Northern VietnamCourse SnackPrint Ingredients *** For the batter *** 1…
Xôi Gà – Chicken Sticky Rice
Xôi Gà / Chicken Sticky RiceBy Helen Le Published: May 2, 2013Yield: 3-4 ServingsThis is Danang style chicken sticky rice, a very common breakfast for students.Cuisine: Central VietnamCentral VietnamCourse BreakfastSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients *** For sticky rice *** 2 cups sticky/glutinous/sweet rice 1 cup water…
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