Tofu skin rolled with shrimp and meat | Tàu hủ ky cuộn tôm thịt
ground pork and shrimp wrapped with tofu skin | Tàu hủ ky cuộn tôm thịt By Helen’s Recipes Published: May 13, 2024Prep: 3-4 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 3 minsThe dish of tofu skin rolls with shrimp and meat is a famous dish in…
Bông Bí Nhồi Tôm Thịt – Stuff Pumpkin Flower
Bông Bí Nhồi Tôm Thịt – Stuff Pumpkin FlowerBy Helen Le Published: March 25, 2021Prep: 45 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4 ServingsPumpkin flower a popular kind of vegetable in Vietnam that is loaded with essential nutrients, great for health, especially the heart. Instead…
Steamed Rice Cake w/ Toppings – Bánh đúc nóng
Recipe: Steamed Rice Cake w/ Toppings – Bánh đúc nóngBy Helen Le Published: September 26, 2018Prep: 30 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 1 hr 10 minsYield: 2-3 ServingsBánh đúc is a Vietnamese steamed rice cake. It could be sweet or savoury. In Southern Vietnam, there is…
Rocket Shrimp – Tôm Hỏa Tiễn
Recipe: Rocket Shrimp – Tôm Hỏa TiễnBy Helen Le Published: December 5, 2016Print Ingredients20 shrimps peeled and deveined1/2 cup glass noodle soaked and cut in shorter length200 g minced pork 1/2 cup carrot shredded1/2 cup woodear mushroom 1/4 cup onion diced1 tsp chicken stock 1/2…
Sweet and sour fried wonton – Hoành thánh chiên sốt chua ngọt
Recipe: Sweet and sour fried wonton – Hoành thánh chiên sốt chua ngọtBy Helen Le Published: April 9, 2016Cuisine: Central VietnamPrint Ingredients250 g minced pork chilled150 g minced shrimp peeled and deveined1 shallot 2 tsp garlic 1 tsp ginger 1 tbsp tapioca/ corn starch 1…
Stuffed Squid – Mực nhồi thịt
Recipe: Stuffed Squid – Mực nhồi thịtBy Helen Le Published: February 27, 2016Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsCourse EntréeEntréeEntréePrint Ingredients500 g squids 1/2 cup woodear mushroom 1 tbsp shallot 1 spring onion chopped1/4 glass noodle 200 g minced pork 1 chicken…
Vietnamese Fried Spring Roll – Chả giò/Nem rán
Vietnamese Fried Spring Roll – Chả giò/Nem ránBy Helen Le Published: August 24, 2014Prep: 30 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 1 hr 5 minsYield: 20 rolls (8-10 Servings)Course AppetizerAppetizerSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients200 g minced pork 200 g shrimp minced100 g taro shredded100 g carrot shredded20 g…
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 ozCuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamCourse EntréePrint Ingredients1 whole fish grouper/pomfret/ tilapia/cod fish 500g10 g dried woodear mushrooms soaked 10 mins in hot water and cut into…
Vietnamese Crispy Dumplings (Bánh gối/ Bánh xếp /Bánh quai vạc)
Vietnamese Crispy Dumplings (Bánh gối/ Bánh xếp /Bánh quai vạc)By Helen Le Published: March 28, 2014Prep: 45 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 20-25This Bánh has many names in different parts of Vietnam: Bánh gối as it resembles a pillow, Bánh xếp as…
Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chop and Meatloaf – Com Tam Suon Cha Trung
Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chop and Meatloaf – Com Tam Suon Cha TrungBy Helen Le Published: January 14, 2014Com Tam is a beloved dish that holds a special place in Saigon cuisine. Known as “broken rice,” this dish is a staple in the vibrant…
Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup – Canh Kho Qua Nhoi Thit
Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup – Canh Kho Qua Nhoi ThitBy Helen Le Published: November 1, 2013Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 20 minsYield: 6 ServingsA typical Vietnamese soup for year-end offerings or gathering partiesCourse SoupPrint Ingredients1 kg bitter melon cut into 3-inch cylinder,…
Hủ Tiếu – Rice Noodle with Pork and Seafood
Hu Tieu Nam Vang Phnom Penh Noodle soup (Kuy teav)By Helen Le Published: March 7, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 2 hrs 0 minReady In: 2 hrs 30 minsYield: 6 ServingsThis popular noodle dish in Saigon is an influence of a Chinese-Cambodian dish called Kuy Teav. It…
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