Vegan Spring Rolls – Chả giò chay (Nem chay)
Recipe: Vegan Spring Rolls – Chả giò chay (Nem chay)By Helen Le Published: February 15, 2016Prep: 45 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 20 pcsCourse VegetarianPrint Ingredients1/2 cup straw smushroom chopped1/4 cup shiitake mushrooms soaked in water and chopped1/2 cup woodear mushrooms soaked…
Pyramid Sticky Rice Dumplings – Bánh ú
Recipe: Pyramid Sticky Rice Dumplings – Bánh úBy Helen Le Published: February 6, 2016Prep: 60 minsCook: 1 hr 30 minsReady In: 6 hrs 30 minsSkill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients350 g sticky rice 100 g peeled split mung beans 150 g pork belly cut into 1cm thick…
Beef Jerky Cubes – Bò rim
Recipe: Beef Jerky Cubes – Bò rimBy Helen Le Published: January 8, 2016Prep: 30 minsCook: 40 minsReady In: 25 hrs 10 minsYield: 4 ServingsCourse SnackPrint Ingredients1 kg beef shank cut into 1-inch slices2-3 stalks lemongrass cut into 3-in length, shred into thin strips3 cm ginger…
Duck Noodle Soup w/ Bamboo Shoot – Bún măng vịt
Recipe: Duck Noodle Soup w/ Bamboo Shoot – Bún măng vịtBy Helen Le Published: December 24, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsCourse NoodleNoodleSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients1 whole duck (about 1.5 kg)1 knob ginger double thumb-size1 tbsp alcohol 8 shallots…
Pig’s ear cookies – Bánh tai heo
Recipe: Pig’s ear cookies – Bánh tai heoBy Helen Le Published: December 12, 2015TIP: To achieve more crispiness for the cookies, mix 100g all-purpose flour with 70g rice flour (instead of using 170g all-purpose flour)Course Traditional Cake (Bánh)Skill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients170 g all-purpose flour 1…
Vietnamese Donuts – Bánh vòng / Quẩy thừng
Recipe: Vietnamese Donuts – Bánh vòng / Quẩy thừngBy Helen Le Published: December 1, 2015Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 1 hr 10 minsYield: 15a childhood favourite of many VietnameseSkill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients200 g glutinous rice flour 1 1/4 cup100 g rice flour 2/3 cup50…
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 SoupPrint Ingredients1/2 cup rice 1/2 cup sticky rice 500 g fish cut into cubes3 shallots 2 thinly sliced, 1 minced1 tbsp…
Mini-Pancakes with Meatball sauce
Recipe: Mini-Pancakes with Meatball sauceBy Helen Le Published: November 15, 2015Prep: 60 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 4 ServingsIt is a mini-pancake topped with a quail egg, served with pork meatballs and a sweet fish-sauce based dipping sauce. Unlike Banh Khot, Banh Can…
Oxtail Stew with Beer – Đuôi bò hầm bia
Recipe: Oxtail Stew with Beer – Đuôi bò hầm biaBy Helen Le Published: October 31, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 4 ServingsCuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamCourse EntréeSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients700 g oxtail 3 slices ginger smashed1 tsp pepper 2 star anise 1 cinnamon stick 1…
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 ServingsCourse SoupPrint Ingredients300 g pork spare ribs chopped into bite-size pieces300 g potatoes cut into bite-size pieces, soak in…
Crab Meat and Glass Noodle Stir-fry – Miến xào cua
Recipe: Crab Meat and Glass Noodle Stir-fry – Miến xào cuaBy Helen Le Published: October 6, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 4 ServingsCourse NoodlePrint Ingredients200 g crab meat season with some cracked pepper (7 oz)200 g glass noodle soaked in water for…
Pho pizza – Phở áp chảo
Recipe: Pho pizza – Phở áp chảoBy Helen Le Published: September 7, 2015Prep: 30 mins-Choose one red and one yellow pepper to add more color to the dish. -You can find this dish at a Chinese noodle store in Vietnam at …Print Ingredients300 g beef…
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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!
















