Sweet sour clam soup- Canh chua ngao
Sweet sour clam soup- Canh chua ngaoBy Helen Le Published: September 29, 2017Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 40 minsYield: 2-3 ServingsThis is one of most popular soups in Vietnam especially on extreme hot weather days when you just don’t feel like eating anything but…
Mustard Green Soup w/ beef – Canh dưa cải thịt bò
Recipe: Mustard Green Soup w/ beef – Canh dưa cải thịt bòBy Helen Le Published: July 4, 2016Skill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients200 g beef 200 g pickled mustard greens cut into 2-inch length2 small tomatoes cut into wedges garlic minced shallot minced sugar, salt, pepper fish…
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 ServingsCourse SoupSoupSoupSoupSoupSoupSoupSoupSoupSoupSoupPrint Ingredients1/2 cup rice 1/2 cup sticky rice 500 g fish cut into cubes3 shallots 2 thinly sliced, 1 minced1 tbsp…
Eggplant and Perilla Soup – Canh cà bung
Recipe: Eggplant and Perilla Soup – Canh cà bungBy Helen Le Published: October 16, 2015Prep: 15 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 30 minsYield: 4 ServingsA comfort food from Northern Vietnam for everyday mealCuisine: Northern VietnamPrint Ingredients200 g pork belly thinly sliced2 eggplants cut into wedges &…
Potato and Pork Rip Soup – Canh khoai tây sườn non
Recipe: Potato and Pork Rip Soup – Canh khoai tây sườn nonBy Helen Le Published: October 8, 2015Prep: 15 minsCook: 25 minsReady In: 55 minsYield: 4 ServingsSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients300 g pork spare ribs chopped into bite-size pieces300 g potatoes cut into bite-size pieces, soak…
Pumpkin Soup (Vegan) – Canh bí đỏ chay
Recipe: Pumpkin Soup (Vegan) – Canh bí đỏ chayBy Helen Le Published: June 22, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4 ServingsSkill Level: EasyEasyEasyEasyPrint Ingredients100 g straw mushrooms soaked in salted water500 g pumpkin cut into large cubes70 g raw peanuts 1 tbsp…
Cabbage Roll Soup – Canh bắp cải cuộn thịt
Recipe: Cabbage Roll Soup – Canh bắp cải cuộn thịtBy Helen Le Published: April 6, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 45 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsPrint Ingredients200 g minced meat 7 oz1 head of cabbage small1 bunch green onion 1 tsp shallots minced1 tsp chicken stock…
Vietnamese Vegetable Soup – Canh cải
Recipe: Vietnamese Vegetable Soup – Canh cảiBy Helen Le Published: February 28, 2015Prep: 15 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 40 minsYield: 3-4 ServingsA simple soup that is most often seen as part of a Vietnamese daily meal.Cuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamPrint Ingredients200 g beef (7 oz) thinly sliced against…
Winter Melon Soup – Canh Bí Đao
Recipe: Winter Melon Soup – Canh Bí ĐaoBy Helen Le Published: September 1, 2014Prep: 15 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 25 minsYield: 4 ServingsCuisine: VietnamPrint Ingredients500 g winter melon 17.6 oz200 g shrimps (7 oz)1 shallot 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp fish sauce 1/4 tsp pepper…
Egg drop soup with tomato – Canh trứng cà chua
Egg drop soup with tomato – Canh trứng cà chuaBy Helen Le Published: August 22, 2014Prep: 5 minsCook: 5 minsReady In: 10 minsPrint Ingredients2 small tomatoes sliced2 eggs 1 tsp fish sauce 2 tsp chicken stock 1 spring onion white part shredded, green part chopped…
Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup – Canh Kho Qua Nhoi Thit
Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup – Canh Kho Qua Nhoi ThitBy Helen Le Published: November 1, 2013Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 20 minsYield: 6 ServingsA typical Vietnamese soup for year-end offerings or gathering partiesPrint Ingredients1 kg bitter melon cut into 3-inch cylinder, core…
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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!















