Vietnamese beef jerky – Thịt bò khô
Vietnamese beef jerkyBy Helen Le Published: March 17, 2012Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 6 hrs 50 minsYield: 4 ServingsTips: It is important that you identify the grain of the beef. We need to cut with and along the grain. Try to slice the beef…
Chè hoa cau – Mung bean pudding
Che Hoa Cau Mung bean puddingBy Helen Le Published: March 4, 2012Prep: 60 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 1 (1 Servings)Cuisine: Northern VietnamCourse DessertPrint Ingredients½ cup peeled mung beans (100g)¾ cup sugar (200g)½ cup tapioca starch (50g)2 pinches salt Vanilla/grapefruit aroma extract…
Mi Quang – Quang Noodle with Pork and Shrimp
Mỳ Quảng tôm thịt – My QuangBy Helen Le Published: February 29, 2012Prep: 60 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 1 hr 45 minsYield: 10 bowls (10 Servings)In Danang, it’s a lot easier to find a place to eat Mi Quang than to eat Pho. Danang people…
How to make pâté – Cách làm patê
PateBy Helen Le Published: February 28, 2012Prep: 60 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 1 (1 Servings)This version of pâté is soft and spreadable. It is a crucial component of Vietnamese Sandwich. Cuisine: FrenchCourse Side DishSkill Level: EasyEasyPrint Ingredients150 g pork liver (5.3…
Paté Chaud – Banh pateso
Pâté chaud- Banh patesoBy Helen Le Published: February 14, 2012Prep: 30 minsCook: 25 minsReady In: 55 minsYield: 10Cuisine: FrenchCourse SnackSkill Level: BeginnerBeginnerPrint 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…
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 minsCuisine: VietnamCourse DessertSkill Level: BeginnerPrint Ingredients ***For the ginger syrup*** 90 g brown sugar ½ cup120 ml water ½ cup1 pinch salt 30 g ginger thinly sliced 1…
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. Course EntréePrint Ingredients1 kg pork…
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…
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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!
















