Kem chuối – Banana ice-cream
Kem chuối – Banana ice-creamBy Helen Le Published: October 3, 2013Prep: 5 minsYield: 1 ServingsCuisine: VietnamSkill 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 the…
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…
Thạch rau câu – Rainbow Jelly
Rainbow Jelly – Thach rau CauBy Helen Le Published: April 21, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 2 hrs 0 minYield: 6-8 ServingsThis multi-layer jelly is fun to eat and also fun to make. Each layer has its own color and flavor.Print Ingredients For each…
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 ServingsCuisine: Southern VietnamSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients7-9 Asian dwarf bananas (or 6 Western bananas) peeled and sliced3-4 tbsp sugar 1.5 cup tapioca…
Rau câu trái dừa – Coconut Jelly
Coconut jelly – Rau cau trai duaBy Helen Le Published: March 11, 2013Yield: 1 (1 Servings)Print 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 in…
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…
Recipe #60 Mứt dẻo – Vietnamese Fruit Jam
Mứt dẻo – Vietnamese Fruit JamBy Helen Le Published: December 31, 2012Course DessertDessertDessertDessertDessertDessertDessertDessertDessertDessertDessertDessertPrint 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…
Tapioca pearls in ginger syrup (Chè bột lọc)
Chè bột lọc – Tapioca pearls in ginger syrup By Helen Le Published: December 22, 2012Prep: 45 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 6 – 8 ServingsCuisine: Central VietnamSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients200 g tapioca starch 150 ml boiling hot water 1/2 cup coconut flesh peeled…
Chè trôi nước – Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Syrup
Chè trôi nước – Glutinous Rice Balls By Helen Le Published: December 3, 2012Prep: 40 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 2 hrs 10 minsYield: 22 balls (golf ball size) (6-8 Servings)TIP: *If you want firmer dumplings, mix 350g glutinous rice flour with 50g rice flourCuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamPrint…
Chè bánh lọt – Worm-like jelly drink
Chè bánh lọt – Worm-like jelly dessert (Cendol, Lod Chong)By Helen Le Published: October 7, 2012Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 40 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsA refreshing summer drink.Cuisine: Southern VietnamPrint Ingredients *For the jelly* 60 g mung bean starch (1/2 cup) or water chestnust starch…
Bánh chuối nướng – Baked banana cake/pudding
Bánh chuối nướng – Baked banana cake/puddingBy Helen Le Published: September 18, 2012Yield: 6-8 slices (4-6 Servings)Skill Level: EasyEasyEasyPrint Ingredients500 g bananas peeled and sliced2 – 3 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp rum (optional)2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk salt 1 cup coconut milk 6 slice sandwich…
Baked Cassava Cake – Bánh khoai mì nướng
Banh Khoai mi nuong – Cassava Cake By Helen Le Published: May 7, 2012Print Ingredients400 g grated cassava (can be bought frozen)100 g sugar (=1/3 cup)3/4 cup shredded coconut (can be bought frozen)165 ml coconut milk ( 2/3 cup)1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp vegetable oil…
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