Xôi lá dứa – Coconut pandan sticky rice
Xôi lá dứa – Coconut pandan sticky riceBy Helen Le Published: November 14, 2012Prep: 15 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 2 hrs 15 minsYield: 2 – 3 ServingsCuisine: Southern VietnamCourse BreakfastPrint Ingredients2 cup sticky rice (glutious rice/ sweet rice)1 tsp salt ¼ tsp pandan extract ¼…
Chè bánh lọt – Worm-like jelly drink
Chè bánh lọt – Worm-like jelly dessert (Cendol, Lod Chong)By Helen Le Published: October 7, 2012Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 40 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsA refreshing summer drink.Course DessertSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients *For the jelly* 60 g mung bean starch (1/2 cup) or water chestnust…
Bánh chuối nướng – Baked banana cake/pudding
Bánh chuối nướng – Baked banana cake/puddingBy Helen Le Published: September 18, 2012Yield: 6-8 slices (4-6 Servings)Cuisine: VietnamVietnamCourse DessertDessertSkill Level: EasyEasyPrint Ingredients500 g bananas peeled and sliced2 – 3 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp rum (optional)2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk salt 1 cup coconut milk 6…
Bánh da lợn – Steamed layer cake
Bánh da lợn – Steamed layer cakeBy Helen Le Published: August 28, 2012Prep: 30 minsCook: 40 minsReady In: 2 hrs 10 minsYield: 8 ServingsBanh Da Lon, literally Pig’s Skin Cake is a very beautiful dessert. It has a pleasant taste of mung bean, coconut and…
Baked Cassava Cake – Bánh khoai mì nướng
Banh Khoai mi nuong – Cassava Cake By Helen Le Published: May 7, 2012Cuisine: VietnamSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients400 g grated cassava (can be bought frozen)100 g sugar (=1/3 cup)3/4 cup shredded coconut (can be bought frozen)165 ml coconut milk ( 2/3 cup)1/4 tsp salt 1…
Honeycomb Cake – Banh Bo Nuong
Banh Bo Nuong – Honeycomb cakeBy Helen Le Published: April 2, 2012Prep: 30 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 1 hr 15 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsThis cake is loved for its chewy texture and pleasant aroma of pandan leaves. It tastes completely different from Western soft sponge cakes….
Bánh Bò – Steamed rice cake
Bánh bò – Steamed Rice CakeBy Helen Le Published: May 8, 2011Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 2 hrs 10 minsYield: 20-25 (8-10 Servings)One of Vietnamese traditional steamed cakes known as Bánh bò, literally translated as “cow cake” is a popular dish in the central…
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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!











