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…
Sticky Rice Dumplings with Coconut Filling- Bánh Ít Dừa
Recipe: Sticky Rice Dumplings with Coconut Filling- Bánh Ít DừaBy Helen Le Published: October 23, 2017Prep: 30 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 10 -12 (3-5 Servings)Cuisine: Central VietnamCourse Traditional Cake (Bánh)Print Ingredients ***For the dough*** 250 g sticky rice flour 1 tbsp salt 2…
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 minsCuisine: VietnamPrint Ingredients350 g sticky rice 100 g peeled split mung beans 150 g pork belly cut into 1cm thick slices1…
Rectangular Dumpling – Bánh nậm
Recipe: Rectangular Dumpling – Bánh nậmBy Helen Le Published: March 28, 2015Prep: 45 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 15 minsYield: 12 pcs (4-6 Servings)Cuisine: Central VietnamCentral VietnamSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients200 g rice flour 1 + 1/3 cup400 ml water 1 + 2/3 cup100 g…
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…
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…
Clear Dumpling Wrapped in Banana Leaf – Banh Bot Loc La
Clear Dumpling Wrapped in Banana Leaf – Banh Bot Loc La By Helen Le Published: December 5, 2013Prep: 60 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 1 hr 20 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsA chewy translucent dumpling with pleasant aroma of banana leaf. Skill Level: ModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients1 stack banana leaves…
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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!