Vegan mushroom and taro balls | Chả viên chay
Vegan mushroom and taro balls | Chả viên chayBy Helen’s Recipes Published: December 21, 2022Prep: 10 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 40 minsSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients450 gr taro peeled and sliced150 gr king oyster mushrooms 2 tbsp lemongrass minced1 tbsp shallot minced2 tbsp tapioca starch 1…
Vietnamese Tofu Loaf | Mắm chưng chay
Mắm chưng chay By Helen Le Published: December 21, 2022Prep: 10 minsCook: 40 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 4 ServingsAnother way to enjoy your daily family meal with tofu. The vegetarian version of Vietnamese meatfoaf has a moist texture and full of flavor.Course VegetarianSkill Level: EasyEasyPrint…
Spicy chicken feet salad | Chân gà sốt cay
Spicy chicken feet | Chân gà sốt cayBy Helen’s Recipes Published: October 12, 2022Chewy crunchy chicken feet tossed in a spicy and savory sauce… What an appealing salad, best served with beer. Course SnackSnackSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients500 gr boneless chicken feet 5 stalks lemongrass half…
Crispy pork belly with Salted Plum Salt | Thịt chiên giòn lắc muối xí muội
Crispy pork belly with Salted Plum Salt | Thịt chiên giòn lắc muối xí muộiBy Helen Le Published: September 21, 2022Prep: 10 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 25 minsYield: 2 ServingsCourse SnackPrint Ingredients400 gr pork belly sliced2 stalks lemongrass thinly sliced on a bias3 kumquats thinly…
THAI STYLE SALAD WITH CANNED SARDINE
THAI STYLE SALAD WITH CANNED SARDINEBy Helen Le Published: June 28, 2022Prep: 5 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 15 minsYield: 1-2 ServingsThai style salad with canned sardine is a salad packed with spicy, sour and savory flavors with fragrance from lemongrass and lime leaves very typical…
Vietnamese Countryside Beef Salad – Gỏi Bò Đồng Quê
Vietnamese Countryside Beef Salad – Gỏi Bò Đồng QuêBy Helen Le Published: February 11, 2022Prep: 15 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 30 minsYield: 2 – 3 ServingsThe succulent and tender beef blends with the fresh and crisp green vegetables to create an appealing appetizer that you…
Vinegar Hot Pot – Cá Nhúng Giấm
Vinegar Hot Pot – Cá Nhúng GiấmBy Helen Le Published: January 20, 2022Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 4 – 5 ServingsDip into the sweet and sour hot pot, the tuna will be cooked medium rare, turn so soft and tender, combine with…
Five-spice Beef Stew – Bò Nấu Ngũ Vị
Five-spice Beef Stew – Bò Nấu Ngũ VịBy Helen Le Published: January 20, 2022Prep: 60 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 2 – 3 (2 – 3 Servings)The flavorful five-spice mixture is definitely an ideal accent for beef. It would be the aromatic…
Beef in Fermented Shrimp Paste Hot Pot – Bò Nhúng Mắm Ruốc
Beef in Fermented Shrimp Paste Hot Pot – Bò Nhúng Mắm RuốcBy Helen Le Published: December 28, 2021Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 4 – 5 ServingsBeef in fermented shrimp paste hot pot is a specialty from Bình Dương. With the intensive flavor…
Baby Octopus in Fermented Rice Hot Pot – Bạch Tuộc Nhúng Mẻ
Baby Octopus in Fermented Rice Hot Pot – Bạch Tuộc Nhúng MẻBy Helen Le Published: December 17, 2021Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 4 – 5 ServingsYou will love the special sweet, sour and spicy hot pot flavor with distinct taste from the…
Vegetarian stir-fried rice vermicelli with anchovy sauce
Vegetarian stir-fried rice vermicelli with anchovy sauceBy Helen Le Published: October 6, 2021Cook: 35 minsYield: 4 ServingsVegetarian stir-fried rice vermicelli with anchovy sauce – Bún mắm nêm chay – Watch how to make it on YoutubePrint Ingredients Vegetarian anchovy sauce: 3 cubes fermented bean curd…
Grilled seitan vermicelli salad – Bún mì căn nướng
Grilled seitan vermicelli saladBy Helen Le Published: October 6, 2021Cook: 45 minsYield: 4 ServingsThis is the vegetarian version of the famous dish called “Grilled pork vermicelli” (Bun thit nuong) in Vietnam. In this recipe, I use seitan (wheat gluten) as it has a meaty texture…
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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!