Xôi sầu riêng – Durian sticky rice
Xôi sầu riêng – Durian Sticky RiceBy Helen Le Published: April 16, 2014Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 45 minsYield: 4 ServingsFor those who can’t stand it, durian smells horrible. But for those who love it, durian sticky rice is a must-try. Skill…
Cupcake with Salted Egg Yolk – Bánh Bông Lan Trứng Muối
Cupcake with Salted Egg Yolk – Bánh Bông Lan Trứng MuốiBy Helen Le Published: April 11, 2014Prep: 20 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 35 minsYield: 24 mini cupcakesI first tried these cupcakes in Vung Tau, a beach city about 100km from Saigon and was really impressed…
Bánh Tét – Vietnamese Cylindrical Sticky Rice Cake
Bánh Tét – Vietnamese Cylindrical Sticky Rice CakeBy Helen Le Published: January 24, 2014Prep: 3 hrs 0 minCook: 10 hrs 0 minReady In: 13 hrs 0 minYield: 4-5 (10-15 Servings)Bánh tét is a must-have traditional food in Vietnamese Lunar New Year in Southern Vietnam. It…
Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chop and Meatloaf – Com Tam Suon Cha Trung
Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chop and Meatloaf – Com Tam Suon Cha TrungBy Helen Le Published: January 14, 2014Com Tam is a beloved dish that holds a special place in Saigon cuisine. Known as “broken rice,” this dish is a staple in the vibrant…
Pandan Rice Cake – Banh Duc La Dua
Pandan Rice Cake – Banh Duc La Dua By Helen Le Published: December 19, 2013Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 40 minsYield: 8-10 ServingsThis jelly-like soft rice cake with pleasant pandan aroma orginates from South Western Vietnam. It is served with coconut sauce and some…
Vegetable Dip with Caramelized Fish Sauce – Mắm kho quẹt
Vegetable Dip with Caramelized Fish Sauce – Mắm kho quẹt By Helen Le Published: December 5, 2013Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 4 ServingsA very simple, easy and inexpensive dish but could bring back tons of memories for those who have lived through…
Bún Mắm – Rice Vermicelli Soup / Fermented Fish and Seafood
Bún Mắm – Rice Vermicelli Soup w/ Fermented Fish and SeafoodBy Helen Le Published: November 22, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsThis noodle soup is an acquired taste. It’s stinky, salty, heady, and pungent. But for those who love it, the…
Thick Noodle Soup with Pork Hock – Banh Canh Gio Heo
Thick Noodle Soup with Pork Hock – Banh Canh Gio Heo By Helen Le Published: November 18, 2013Prep: 15 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsBanh Canh is another version of Vietnamese Noodle Soup. The broth is thicker than other kinds. The noodles are…
Bánh kẹp lá dứa – Coconut Pandan Waffles
Banh kep la dua – Coconut pandan waffle By Helen Le Published: April 19, 2013Prep: 15 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 30 minsYield: 3 wafflesNote: If you obmit the coconut flakes, you only need to use 1 cup coconut milk. This recipe makes 3 waffles with…
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 ServingsCourse DessertPrint Ingredients7-9 Asian dwarf bananas (or 6 Western bananas) peeled and sliced3-4 tbsp sugar 1.5 cup tapioca starch 1/2 cup…
Bánh tráng trộn – Rice Paper Salad
Rice Paper Salad Recipe – Banh Trang TronBy Helen Le Published: March 12, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 1 hr 15 minsYield: 4 ServingsCourse SnackPrint Ingredients250 g beef liver cut into 1-inch cubes (0.55 lb)1 tsp garlic , minced1 tbsp shallot , minced (or…
Hủ Tiếu – Rice Noodle with Pork and Seafood
Hu Tieu Nam Vang Phnom Penh Noodle soup (Kuy teav)By Helen Le Published: March 7, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 2 hrs 0 minReady In: 2 hrs 30 minsYield: 6 ServingsThis popular noodle dish in Saigon is an influence of a Chinese-Cambodian dish called Kuy Teav. It…
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