Xôi lá dứa – Coconut pandan sticky rice
Xôi lá dứa – Coconut pandan sticky riceBy Helen Le Published: November 14, 2012Prep: 15 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 2 hrs 15 minsYield: 2 – 3 ServingsCourse BreakfastSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients2 cup sticky rice (glutious rice/ sweet rice)1 tsp salt ¼ tsp pandan extract ¼…
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.Course DessertSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients *For the jelly* 60 g mung bean starch (1/2 cup) or water chestnust…
Thịt kho tàu – Caramelized pork and eggs
Thịt kho tàu – Caramelized pork and eggsBy Helen Le Published: July 30, 2012Prep: 30 minsCook: 2 hrs 0 minReady In: 2 hrs 30 minsYield: 8-12 Servings This dish goes well with boiled vegetables, green mustard pickle, and other pickles. It is also a perfect…
Bò lúc lắc – Vietnamese Shaking Beef
Bò lúc lắc – Shaking BeefBy Helen Le Published: July 15, 2012Prep: 30 minsCook: 5 minsReady In: 35 minsThis dish gets its interesting name from the way it is cooked: shaking the beef in the wok. Course EntréePrint Ingredients500 g beef (sirloin/ filet mignon/ rib…
Vietnamese Noodle Salad – Bun Bo Nam Bo
Bun bo Nam Bo – Vietnamese noodle salad By Helen Le Published: June 12, 2012Prep: 30 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 45 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsA very easy yet refreshing summer delight.Course NoodlePrint Ingredients500 g beef (1.1 lb), (eg. rump steak) finely sliced against the grain1 tbsp…
Cá kho – Vietnamese Caramelized Fish
Ca kho – Caramelized FishBy Helen Le Published: May 26, 2012Prep: 10 minsCook: 50 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 4 ServingsA very popular dish to serve with hot steamed rice. It goes perfect with sweet and sour fish soup (Canh Chua Ca). A claypot…
Honeycomb Cake – Banh Bo Nuong
Banh Bo Nuong – Honeycomb cakeBy Helen Le Published: April 2, 2012Prep: 30 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 1 hr 15 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsThis cake is loved for its chewy texture and pleasant aroma of pandan leaves. It tastes completely different from Western soft sponge cakes….
Goi cuon (fresh spring rolls)
Goi Cuon – Fresh Spring Rolls/Summer Rolls/Salad RollsBy Helen Le Published: August 30, 2011Prep: 30 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 1 hr 15 minsYield: 15 (5-8 Servings)This is one of the world-famous dishes of Vietnamese Cuisine. It is fresh, light yet super flavorful. Believe it or…
Bánh Bò – Steamed rice cake
Bánh bò – Steamed Rice CakeBy Helen Le Published: May 8, 2011Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 2 hrs 10 minsYield: 20-25 (8-10 Servings)One of Vietnamese traditional steamed cakes known as Bánh bò, literally translated as “cow cake” is a popular dish in the central…
Clear Shrimp and Pork Dumplings – Banh Bot Loc Tran
Clear Shrimp and Pork Dumplings – Banh Bot Loc TranBy Helen Le Published: May 3, 2011Prep: 45 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4 ServingsChewy and savoury.Cuisine: Southern VietnamSouthern VietnamSouthern VietnamSouthern VietnamSouthern VietnamSouthern VietnamSouthern VietnamSouthern VietnamSouthern VietnamSouthern VietnamCourse SnackSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients *For the dough*…
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