Crispy Eggplant with Oyster Sauce – Cà Tím Chiên Giòn Sốt Tương
Crispy Eggplant with Oyster Sauce – Cà Tím Chiên Giòn Sốt TươngBy Helen Le Published: June 28, 2022Crispy Eggplant with Oyster Sauce cotted in the beautiful shiny glaze. Crispy on the outside, soft, tender and naturally sweet on the inside. It’s a vegan substitute to…
Coconut Tart – Bánh tart dừa
Recipe: Coconut Tart – Bánh Tart DừaBy Helen Le Published: October 1, 2018Prep: 30 minsCook: 25 minsReady In: 55 minsYield: 8 (4 Servings)Course Traditional Cake (Bánh)Print Ingredients **For the dough** 120 g all-purpose flour 20 g milk powder 60 g butter 30 g sugar 1…
Tortoise Cake – Bánh Quy Rùa
Recipe: Tortoise Cake – Bánh Quy RùaBy Helen Le Published: September 30, 2018Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 10 (2-3 Servings)In Vietnamese, banh quy also means cookies, so some might be mistaken by the name of this. The Banh Quy I am making…
Satay Beef Noodle Soup – Hủ Tiếu Sa Tế Bò
Recipe: Satay Beef Noodle Soup – Hủ Tiếu Sa Tế BòBy Helen Le Published: February 5, 2018Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 5 minsYield: 3-4 ServingsSatay beef noodle soup is one of the lesser known specialties of Saigon esp. in Cholon ( Big…
Hainanese chicken rice – Cơm gà Hải Nam
Recipe: Hainanese chicken rice – Cơm gà Hải NamBy Helen Le Published: February 3, 2018Prep: 30 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 2 hrs 30 minsYield: 4 ServingsHainanese chicken rice isn’t just popular in China, Singapore and Malaysia. We in Vietnam love it, too. My first encounter…
Garlic Chive Dumplings – Bánh hẹ
Recipe: Garlic Chive Dumplings – Bánh hẹBy Helen Le Published: December 5, 2016Prep: 45 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 15 minsYield: 4 (2 Servings)Course SnackSnackSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients100 g tapioca starch 100 g rice flour 80 g garlic chive or spring onion chopped100 g…
Sweet Sour Pork Ribs – Sườn Xào Chua Ngọt
Recipe: Sweet Sou Pork Ribs – Sườn Xào Chua NgọtBy Helen Le Published: October 12, 2016Course EntréePrint Ingredients300 g pork ribs 10.5 oz1 tsp shallot minced1 tbsp soy sauce 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 3 tbsp corn/tapioca starch 1/3 bell pepper cut into square…
Shrimp Dumplings – Há Cảo / Har Gow in Dim Sum
Recipe: Shrimp Dumplings – Há Cảo / Har Gow in Dim SumBy Helen Le Published: August 21, 2016Prep: 1 hr 30 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 1 hr 50 minsYield: 20Skill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients200 g tapioca starch 200 g rice flour 500 g shrimps peeled1 tbsp…
Wonton Noodle Soup – Mì hoành thánh
Recipe: Wonton Noodle Soup – Mì hoành thánhBy Helen Le Published: September 20, 2015Prep: 60 minsCook: 1 hr 30 minsReady In: 3 hrs 30 minsYield: 10-12 bowlsSkill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients250 g pork minced (8.8 oz)150 g shrimps peeled and deveined (3.3 oz)1 tsp garlic 1…
Char Siu – Thịt xá xíu
Recipe: Char Siu – Thịt xá xíuBy Helen Le Published: April 20, 2015Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 3 hrs 45 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsThis is an influence from a Chinese dish called Char Siew. It’s very popular in Vietnam as well as other Asian countries.Course…
Crispy Noodle with Beef – Mì xào giòn
Recipe: Crispy Noodle with Beef – Mì xào giònBy Helen Le Published: April 16, 2015Yield: 6-8 ServingsThis Chinese-influenced dish is quite popular in Vietnamese restaurants around the world. The contrast of textures and colors makes it pleasing to the mouth and the eyes.Course NoodlePrint Ingredients200…
Sesame Balls – Bánh rán / Bánh cam
Sesame Balls – Bánh rán / Bánh camBy Helen Le Published: April 4, 2014Prep: 60 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 2 hrs 30 minsYield: 10-12 ballsThis is a Chinese influenced snack that is very popular in many Asian countries including Vietnam. In northern Vietnam, it’s called…
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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!