Braised Mackerel w/ Pineapple – Cá nục kho thơm
Recipe: Braised Mackerel w/ Pineapple – Cá nục kho thơmBy Helen Le Published: August 17, 2016Cuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamPrint Ingredients250 g mackerel cut Into 2 inch pieces1/2 tsp chicken stock 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp chili flakes 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sugar 1 green onion (use…
Stuffed Tomatoes – Cà chua nhồi thịt
Recipe: Stuffed Tomatoes – Cà chua nhồi thịtBy Helen Le Published: August 10, 2016Course EntréePrint Ingredients *** For the fillings *** 15 g Shiitake mushrooms soaked and minced150 g meat (chicken, pork or turkey) minced *** Other ingredients *** 5 small tomatoes (450g) cut off…
Bamboo Shoot Salad – Gỏi măng
Recipe: Bamboo Shoot Salad – Gỏi măngBy Helen Le Published: August 10, 2016Course AppetizerPrint Ingredients300 g bamboo shoot thinly sliced1/2 carrot shredded1/2 cup Vietnamese mint chopped100 g pork belly thinly sliced100 g prawns steamed, peeled and deveined1/2 tsp shallots 1/2 tsp garlic 1 tbsp Fish…
Mustard Green Soup w/ beef – Canh dưa cải thịt bò
Recipe: Mustard Green Soup w/ beef – Canh dưa cải thịt bòBy Helen Le Published: July 4, 2016Course SoupSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients200 g beef 200 g pickled mustard greens cut into 2-inch length2 small tomatoes cut into wedges garlic minced shallot minced sugar, salt, pepper…
Squid Stir-fry with Vegetables – Mực xào thơm cà
Recipe: Squid Stir-fry with Vegetables – Mực xào thơm càBy Helen Le Published: June 28, 2016Course Side DishPrint Ingredients500 g squid 2 medium-sized tomatoes seeds removed and cut into wedges1 cucumber cut into 1/2 an inch thick slices1 onion cut into wedges200 g pineapple cut…
Grilled Pork Skewer – Nem nướng
Recipe: Grilled Pork Skewer – Nem nướngBy Helen Le Published: June 5, 2016Cuisine: Southern VietnamSkill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients1 tbsp annatto oil 600 g pork minced2 tbsp fish sauce 1 tsp chicken stock salt, sugar, pepper 2 tbsp tapioca/corn starch 1/2 tsp baking powder 100 g…
Sweet and sour fried wonton – Hoành thánh chiên sốt chua ngọt
Recipe: Sweet and sour fried wonton – Hoành thánh chiên sốt chua ngọtBy Helen Le Published: April 9, 2016Cuisine: Central VietnamCentral VietnamCourse AppetizerAppetizerSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients250 g minced pork chilled150 g minced shrimp peeled and deveined1 shallot 2 tsp garlic 1 tsp ginger 1 tbsp…
Savory Sticky Rice Dumpling – Bánh ít
Recipe: Savory Sticky Rice Dumplin – Bánh ítBy Helen Le Published: March 26, 2016Cuisine: Central VietnamCourse Traditional Cake (Bánh)Print Ingredients100 g peeled split mung beans soak in water for 1h200 g pork cut into small dices100 g small shrimps tip, legs and tails trimmed garlic…
Vietnamese Noodle Soup w/ Water Spinach – Canh Bún
Recipe: Vietnamese Noodle Soup w/ Water Spinach – Canh BúnBy Helen Le Published: March 12, 2016Prep: 45 minsCook: 1 hr 10 minsReady In: 1 hr 55 minsCuisine: Southern VietnamCourse NoodlePrint Ingredients200 g prawns peeled200 g pork dried shrimps soaked in water for 15 mins pork…
Stuffed Squid – Mực nhồi thịt
Recipe: Stuffed Squid – Mực nhồi thịtBy Helen Le Published: February 27, 2016Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsCourse EntréeEntréePrint Ingredients500 g squids 1/2 cup woodear mushroom 1 tbsp shallot 1 spring onion chopped1/4 glass noodle 200 g minced pork 1 chicken…
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 NoodlePrint Ingredients1 whole duck (about 1.5 kg)1 knob ginger double thumb-size1 tbsp alcohol 8 shallots 1/2 onion…
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 ServingsCuisine: VietnamCourse SoupSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients1/2 cup rice 1/2 cup sticky rice 500 g fish cut into cubes3 shallots 2 thinly sliced,…
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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!












