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 VietnamPrint Ingredients200 g prawns peeled200 g pork dried shrimps soaked in water for 15 mins pork bones…
Deep-fried Pork Roll – Nem chua rán
Recipe: Deep-fried Pork Roll – Nem chua ránBy Helen Le Published: February 20, 2016Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsCuisine: Northern VietnamCourse SnackSkill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients200 g pork skin shredded500 g pork minced2 tbsp strong alcohol 1 piece ginger mashed bread crumbs 1 tbsp…
Beef Jerky Cubes – Bò rim
Recipe: Beef Jerky Cubes – Bò rimBy Helen Le Published: January 8, 2016Prep: 30 minsCook: 40 minsReady In: 25 hrs 10 minsYield: 4 ServingsCuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamCourse SnackPrint Ingredients1 kg beef shank cut into 1-inch slices2-3 stalks lemongrass cut into 3-in length, shred into thin strips3 cm…
Chili Jam – Tương ớt sa tế
Recipe: Chili Jam – Tương ớt sa tếBy admin Published: January 4, 2016Prep: 20 minsCook: 40 minsReady In: 60 minsCuisine: Central VietnamCourse Side DishSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients300 g red chili pepper 10.5 oz200 g tomato 7 oz1 head garlic peeled 4 shallots thinly sliced1/4 cup…
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 ServingsPrint Ingredients1 whole duck (about 1.5 kg)1 knob ginger double thumb-size1 tbsp alcohol 8 shallots 1/2 onion peeled1…
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: EasyPrint Ingredients700 g oxtail 3 slices ginger smashed1 tsp pepper 2 star anise 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp…
Eggplant and Perilla Soup – Canh cà bung
Recipe: Eggplant and Perilla Soup – Canh cà bungBy Helen Le Published: October 16, 2015Prep: 15 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 30 minsYield: 4 ServingsA comfort food from Northern Vietnam for everyday mealCuisine: Northern VietnamCourse SoupPrint Ingredients200 g pork belly thinly sliced2 eggplants cut into wedges…
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 NoodlePrint Ingredients200 g crab meat season with some cracked pepper (7 oz)200 g glass noodle soaked in water for…
Wonton Noodle Soup – Mì hoành thánh
Recipe: Wonton Noodle Soup – Mì hoành thánhBy Helen Le Published: September 20, 2015Prep: 60 minsCook: 1 hr 30 minsReady In: 3 hrs 30 minsYield: 10-12 bowlsCuisine: ChineseSkill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients250 g pork minced (8.8 oz)150 g shrimps peeled and deveined (3.3 oz)1 tsp garlic…
Pho pizza – Phở áp chảo
Recipe: Pho pizza – Phở áp chảoBy Helen Le Published: September 7, 2015Prep: 30 mins-Choose one red and one yellow pepper to add more color to the dish. -You can find this dish at a Chinese noodle store in Vietnam at …Course NoodleNoodleNoodleNoodlePrint Ingredients300 g…
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 EntréeSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients300 g prawns peeled anddeveined, leave the tails attached100 g pumpkin cut into 1.5-inch cubes100 g sweet potato cubed and…
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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!















