Three-color Sticky Rice – Xôi ba màu
Three-color Sticky Rice – Xôi ba màuBy Helen Le Published: February 7, 2014Prep: 45 minsCook: 1 hr 30 minsReady In: 3 hrs 15 minsYield: 2 (4-6 Servings) A super eye-catching and colorful dish that is made from only natural ingredients and no food colorings.Course VegetarianSkill…
Banh Chung – Vietnamese Square Sticky Rice Cake
Banh Chung – Vietnamese Square Sticky Rice Cake By Helen Le Published: January 19, 2014Prep: 3 hrs 0 minCook: 10 hrs 0 minReady In: 18 hrs 0 minYield: 5 (10-15 Servings)Bánh chưng is a traditional Vietnamese rice cake which is made from very simple and…
Banh Cay – Spicy Cassava Fritter Recipe
Banh Cay – Spicy Cassava Fritter RecipeBy Helen Le Published: December 6, 2013Prep: 10 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 30 minsYield: 30 pcs (6-8 Servings)A perfect finger food to bring to parties or just to snack on during cold or rainy days.Course SnackPrint Ingredients450 g grated…
Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup – Canh Kho Qua Nhoi Thit
Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup – Canh Kho Qua Nhoi ThitBy Helen Le Published: November 1, 2013Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 20 minsYield: 6 ServingsA typical Vietnamese soup for year-end offerings or gathering partiesCourse SoupPrint Ingredients1 kg bitter melon cut into 3-inch cylinder,…
Caramelized Shrimps and Pork (TOM THIT RIM)
Caramelized Shrimps and Pork (TOM THIT RIM)By Helen Le Published: October 12, 2013Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 55 minsYield: 6-8 ServingsThis is a very simple yet super delicious dish to serve with hot steamed rice. It’s one of the typical dishes that you can…
Purple mooncake – Bánh trung thu tím
Bánh trung thu tím – Purple mooncake recipeBy Helen Le Published: October 9, 2013Prep: 15 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 35 minsYield: 4 ServingsA romantic non-conventional mooncake for Mid-Autumn Festival. It’s healthy, not too sweet and beautiful.Cuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamPrint Ingredients For the purple skin 500 g purple…
Iceskin Mooncake – Bánh trung thu (Bánh dẻo)
Iceskin Mooncake – Bánh trung thu (Bánh dẻo)By Helen Le Published: October 9, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4 (8 Servings)Snow skin Mooncake (Ice skin Mooncake) for Mid-Autumn FestivalCourse Traditional Cake (Bánh)Skill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients For the filling 1/2 cup peeled split…
Vietnamese pickled bean sprouts – Dưa giá
Dưa giá – Vietnamese pickled bean sprouts recipe By Helen Le Published: October 3, 2013Prep: 20 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsThis light and colorful pickle is great to serve with and meat and fish dishes. In Vietnam, it is mostly seen as a companion of roasted pork.Course…
Kem chuối – Banana ice-cream
Kem chuối – Banana ice-creamBy Helen Le Published: October 3, 2013Prep: 5 minsYield: 1 ServingsCourse DessertSkill Level: Child FriendlyPrint Ingredients1 Asian dwarf banana (or Western banana) cut in half crosswise1 tbsp crushed peanuts 1 tbsp shredded young coconut 1 tbsp coconut sauce (optional) InstructionsInsert the…
Che chuoi – Banana with coconut milk and tapioca pearls dessert
Che chuoi – Banana with coconut milk and tapioca pearls dessertBy Helen Le Published: August 14, 2013Prep: 5 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 35 minsYield: 4 ServingsWhen time is short but you’re craving something sweet and satisfying, this easy banana and tapioca dessert comes to the…
Bò Bía – Fresh Spring Rolls with Chinese Sausages, Omelette, Jicama and Dried Shrimps
Bò BíaBy Helen Le Published: June 10, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 9Course BreakfastPrint Ingredients For the rolls: 9 pcs rice paper round 2 Chinese sausages 2 eggs 4 tbsp dried small shrimps 400 g jicama cut into thick strips1 tsp minced…
Phở Gà – Chicken Noodle Soup
Phở Gà – Chicken Noodle SoupBy Helen Le Published: April 27, 2013Prep: 10 minsCook: 1 hr 10 minsReady In: 1 hr 20 minsIt is common to see many home cooks use both beef and chicken in the same pot of Pho. However, to the belief…
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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!
















