Vietnamese clear tapioca dumplings with bamboo shoot | Bánh bột lọc măng
Vietnamese tapioca dumpling with bamboo spoutsBy Helen’s Recipes Published: December 21, 2022Prep: 10 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 55 minsYield: 2 ServingsThese Vietnamese clear tapioca dumplings with bamboo shoot is a unique local variation of Bánh bột lọc from Quang Binh Province. Beside shrimp and pork…
Clear tapioca pearls with roasted pork in ginger syrup | Chè bột lọc heo quay
Clear tapioca pearls with roasted pork in ginger syrupBy Helen’s Recipes Published: December 21, 2022Yield: 4 ServingsOriginated from the imperial city of Hue, this unique dessert features clear tapioca pearls/balls with roasted pork filling and are served with ginger syrup to balance ying and yang.Course…
Cassava Noodle Salad | Phở sắn trộn
Cassava Noodle Salad | Phở sắn trộnBy Helen’s Recipes Published: October 12, 2022Prep: 10 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 25 minsYield: 2 ServingsOriginated from Que Son town (Quang Nam Province in central Vietnam), cassava noodles are made from fresh cassava roots in a grid pattern. It…
Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Snakehead fish Soup
Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Snakehead fish SoupBy Helen Le Published: September 7, 2021Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 45 minsYield: 3-4 ServingsThis sweet and sour fish soup recipe is not the popular southern style that you might have heard of. This one is much more…
Baby Squid with Pickled Mustard Greens Soup
Baby Squid with Pickled Mustard Greens SoupBy Helen Le Published: September 7, 2021Prep: 10 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 25 minsYield: 3-4 ServingsThe sweet and sour taste of the pickled mustard greens combined with the sweet and tender squid makes a great soup especially for those…
THE SUMMER ROLL WITH FERMENTED SOUR SHRIMP
THE SUMMER ROLL WITH FERMENTED SOUR SHRIMPBy Helen Le Published: June 18, 2021Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 45 minsYield: 3-4 ServingsAnother version of the Vietnamese fresh spring rolls much favored by the ancient emperors of Hue – the old capital city of Vietnam is…
QUANG STYLE NOODLE WITH CHICKEN
QUANG STYLE NOODLE WITH CHICKENBy Helen Le Published: June 18, 2021Prep: 15 minsCook: 1 hr 10 minsReady In: 1 hr 25 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsToday, let make the chicken version of Mi quang or “Mì quảng gà”. Mi Quang is a specialty of central Vietnam –…
THE FRESH SPRING ROLLS WITH PORK (Central Vietnamese Style)
CENTRAL-STYLE FRESH SPRING ROLLS WITH PORKBy Helen Le Published: June 18, 2021Prep: 10 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 30 minsYield: 3-4 ServingsIf you’ve been to central Vietnam, especially Da Nang city, you might have tried this local specialty. Still the fresh spring rolls with pork but…
QUANG STYLE NOODLE WITH PORK AND SHRIMP
QUANG STYLE NOODLE WITH PORK AND SHRIMPBy Helen Le Published: June 7, 2021Prep: 15 minsCook: 40 minsReady In: 55 minsYield: 3-4 Servings“Mì quảng” is one of the signature dishes of Quảng Nam and Danang, so it’s a specialty of central Vietnam. The dish is special…
Braised Pike Conger Fish With Turmeric – Cá Lạc Kho Nghệ
CÁ LẠC KHO NGHỆ – Braised Pike Conger Fish With TurmericBy Helen Le Published: April 22, 2021Prep: 30 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 1 hr 5 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsPike conger fish is not only delicious but also contains many beneficial fats, vitamin A, so its nutritional…
CÁ CHUỒN CHIÊN NÉN NGHỆ – Fried Flying Fish with Turmeric and Ciboulette
CÁ CHUỒN CHIÊN NÉN NGHỆBy Helen Le Published: April 7, 2021Prep: 30 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 1 hr 5 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsFried flying fish with turmeric is a common dish in a daily frugal meal of people from central Vietnam. It’s an inexpensive dish but…
Brown Rice in a Butternut Squash – Cơm bí đỏ gạo lức nho khô
Brown Rice in a Butternut Squash – Cơm bí đỏ gạo lức nho khôBy Helen Le Published: October 12, 2020Prep: 45 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 15 minsYield: 1 (2-3 Servings)An amazing vegan recipe for those who are looking for a something new in…
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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!