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 ServingsCourse EntréeSkill Level: EasyEasyEasyPrint Ingredients700 g oxtail 3 slices ginger smashed1 tsp pepper 2 star anise 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp…
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 NoodleNoodlePrint Ingredients200 g crab meat season with some cracked pepper (7 oz)200 g glass noodle soaked in water for…
Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Sauce – Đậu phụ nhồi thịt
Recipe: Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Sauce – Đậu phụ nhồi thịtBy Helen Le Published: July 27, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsCuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamPrint Ingredients300 g fried tofu puffs 100 g meat minced2 garlic cloves 3 tomatoes green onions 1 tsp shallots minced1 tbsp…
Prawn Curry – Cà ri tôm
Recipe: Prawn Curry – Cà ri tômBy Helen Le Published: July 20, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsCourse EntréeEntréeSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients300 g prawns peeled anddeveined, leave the tails attached100 g pumpkin cut into 1.5-inch cubes100 g sweet potato cubed and…
Butter Quail – Cút chiên bơ
Recipe: Butter Quail – Cút chiên bơBy Helen Le Published: May 6, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 25 minsReady In: 1 hr 55 minsYield: 6 (4-6 Servings)When I was walking down the street of Saigon, I suddenly reckon an amazing smell in the air that is both…
Cabbage Roll Soup – Canh bắp cải cuộn thịt
Recipe: Cabbage Roll Soup – Canh bắp cải cuộn thịtBy Helen Le Published: April 6, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 45 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsPrint Ingredients200 g minced meat 7 oz1 head of cabbage small1 bunch green onion 1 tsp shallots minced1 tsp chicken stock…
Winter Melon Soup – Canh Bí Đao
Recipe: Winter Melon Soup – Canh Bí ĐaoBy Helen Le Published: September 1, 2014Prep: 15 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 25 minsYield: 4 ServingsCourse SoupPrint Ingredients500 g winter melon 17.6 oz200 g shrimps (7 oz)1 shallot 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp fish sauce 1/4 tsp pepper…
Egg drop soup with tomato – Canh trứng cà chua
Egg drop soup with tomato – Canh trứng cà chuaBy Helen Le Published: August 22, 2014Prep: 5 minsCook: 5 minsReady In: 10 minsCourse SoupSoupSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients2 small tomatoes sliced2 eggs 1 tsp fish sauce 2 tsp chicken stock 1 spring onion white part shredded,…
Bún Thang – Hanoi Combo Noodle Soup Recipe
Bún Thang – Hanoi Combo Noodle Soup Recipe By Helen Le Published: May 16, 2014Prep: 30 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 1 hr 15 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsOne of the most popular noodle soup dishes of HanoiCuisine: Northern VietnamCourse NoodlePrint Ingredients ***For the broth*** 1 whole soup/…
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…
Gỏi đu đủ bò khô – Green Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky
Green Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky By Helen Le Published: April 17, 2013Prep: 60 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 2 hrs 45 minsYield: 1 ( 1 Servings)This popular street snack is loved by many Vietnamese students. Cuisine: VietnamCourse SnackPrint Ingredients500 g green papaya 100 g carrot…
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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!
















