Intestine Stew – Phá Lấu
Recipe: Intestine Stew – Phá LấuBy Helen Le Published: December 13, 2014Prep: 30 minsCook: 1 hr 30 minsReady In: 3 hrs 0 minYield: 10 ServingsCuisine: Southern VietnamSouthern VietnamCourse EntréeSkill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients1 kg beef tripe (2.2 lb)500 g pig’s tongue (1.1 lb)500 g beef liver…
Chicken Glass Noodle Soup – Miến gà
Recipe: Chicken Glass Noodle Soup – Miến gàBy Helen Le Published: November 29, 2014Prep: 15 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4 ServingsCourse NoodleSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients1 whole chicken 2 tbsp salt 2 small onion peeled and halved1 spring onion 6 asian shallots Vietnamese mint…
Steamed Fish – Cá hấp
Steamed Fish – Cá hấpBy Helen Le Published: July 23, 2014Prep: 30 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 2 Servings10g = 0.35 ozCourse EntréeSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients1 whole fish grouper/pomfret/ tilapia/cod fish 500g10 g dried woodear mushrooms soaked 10 mins in hot water and cut…
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 VietnamPrint Ingredients ***For the broth*** 1 whole soup/ free-range…
Phở Chay – Vegetarian PHO
Phở Chay – Vegetarian PHOBy Helen Le Published: May 2, 2014Prep: 20 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 1 hr 20 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsIf you are a vegetarian wishing to have a taste of Vietnamese cuisine, you’ve got to learn one word: CHAY. It means “vegetarian” in…
Cupcake with Salted Egg Yolk – Bánh Bông Lan Trứng Muối
Cupcake with Salted Egg Yolk – Bánh Bông Lan Trứng MuốiBy Helen Le Published: April 11, 2014Prep: 20 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 35 minsYield: 24 mini cupcakesI first tried these cupcakes in Vung Tau, a beach city about 100km from Saigon and was really impressed…
Fresh Rice Noodle Rolls – Phở Cuốn
Fresh Rice Noodle Rolls – Phở CuốnBy Helen Le Published: March 7, 2014Prep: 30 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 2 hrs 30 minsYield: 10-15 rolls (4 Servings)Phở Cuốn originates from Hanoi. It’s one of the creative ways to serve Pho: in the form of fresh spring…
Korean Kimchi – Kim Chi Hàn Quốc
Korean Kimchi – Kim Chi Hàn QuốcBy Helen Le Published: February 25, 2014Prep: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 10 ServingsThis is the recipe I leaned in the Kimchi making class in Seoul, Korea.Cuisine: Korean InfluenceCourse Side DishPrint Ingredients1/4 napa cabbage 500g (1 lb) stem attached kosher…
Vietnamese Kimchi – Kim Chi Việt Nam
Vietnamese Kimchi – Kim Chi Việt NamBy Helen Le Published: February 25, 2014Prep: 30 minsYield: 6-8 ServingsA localized and simplified version of Kim Chi by the Vietnamese. It’s very quick and easy to make, but still has the balance of basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty…
Vegetarian Mock duck with fermented tofu – Vịt nấu chao chay
Mock duck with fermented tofu – Vịt nấu chao chayBy Helen Le Published: February 14, 2014This is the vegetarian version of a popular poutry dish in Vietnam: Braised duck in fermented tofu (Vịt nấu chao). The recipe principle is the same as the original dish….
Thick Noodle Soup with Pork Hock – Banh Canh Gio Heo
Thick Noodle Soup with Pork Hock – Banh Canh Gio Heo By Helen Le Published: November 18, 2013Prep: 15 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsBanh Canh is another version of Vietnamese Noodle Soup. The broth is thicker than other kinds. The noodles are…
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…
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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!
















