Vegetarian Vietnamese steam rice cake – Bánh bèo chay
Vegetarian Vietnamese steam rice cake – Bánh bèo chayBy Helen Le Published: November 6, 2020Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 45 minsYield: 2-3 ServingsTry the rich, colorful and tasty traditional cakes in a vegan style!Course VegetarianPrint Ingredients100 g Shiitake mushrooms 100 g straw mushrooms 1…
Combo dessert soup- Chè thưng
Recipe: Combo dessert soup- Chè thưngBy Helen Le Published: January 10, 2018Prep: 40 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 1 hr 40 minsChe Thung is a popular Vietnamese sweet soup with coconut milk soup base and various kinds of beans, lotus seeds, and peanuts etc. There is…
Vietnamese Fried Chicken -Gà rang muối
Recipe: Vietnamese Fried Chicken -Gà rang muối By Helen Le Published: October 28, 2017Prep: 30 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 1 hr 15 minsYield: 3-4 ServingsA great dish to serve as finger food for parties or as drinking food.Course AppetizerSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients500 g chicken chopped…
Sticky rice over glutinous rice dumpling – Xôi khúc
Recipe: Sticky rice over glutinous rice dumpling – Xôi khúcBy Helen Le Published: June 28, 2016Cuisine: Northern VietnamCourse BreakfastSkill Level: AdvancedAdvancedAdvancedPrint Ingredients500 g sticky rice (17.6 oz) soaked in water for at least 4h200 g peeled split mung beans (7 oz) soaked in water for…
Savory Sticky Rice Dumpling – Bánh ít
Recipe: Savory Sticky Rice Dumplin – Bánh ítBy Helen Le Published: March 26, 2016Cuisine: Central VietnamCourse Traditional Cake (Bánh)Traditional Cake (Bánh)Traditional Cake (Bánh)Traditional Cake (Bánh)Print Ingredients100 g peeled split mung beans soak in water for 1h200 g pork cut into small dices100 g small shrimps…
Pyramid Sticky Rice Dumplings – Bánh ú
Recipe: Pyramid Sticky Rice Dumplings – Bánh úBy Helen Le Published: February 6, 2016Prep: 60 minsCook: 1 hr 30 minsReady In: 6 hrs 30 minsCuisine: VietnamCourse Traditional Cake (Bánh)Skill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients350 g sticky rice 100 g peeled split mung beans 150 g pork belly…
Crispy Glutinous Puff – Xôi chiên phồng
Recipe: Crispy Glutinous Puff – Xôi chiên phồngBy Helen Le Published: August 16, 2015Crispy from the outside, soft and glutinous from the inside with a hollow pocket in the centerCourse SnackPrint Ingredients200 g sticky rice rinse well and soak in cold in water for 4h…
Chè Bà Ba – Vietnamese Dessert Soup w/ sweet potato, cassava, coconut milk etc.
Recipe: Chè Bà Ba – Vietnamese Dessert Soup w/ sweet potato, cassava, coconut milk etc.By Helen Le Published: January 18, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 3 hrs 15 minsYield: 10 bowlsTIPS: – You should soak the peanuts overnight and cook until they are almost…
Sesame Balls – Bánh rán / Bánh cam
Sesame Balls – Bánh rán / Bánh camBy Helen Le Published: April 4, 2014Prep: 60 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 2 hrs 30 minsYield: 10-12 ballsThis is a Chinese influenced snack that is very popular in many Asian countries including Vietnam. In northern Vietnam, it’s called…
Bánh Tét – Vietnamese Cylindrical Sticky Rice Cake
Bánh Tét – Vietnamese Cylindrical Sticky Rice CakeBy Helen Le Published: January 24, 2014Prep: 3 hrs 0 minCook: 10 hrs 0 minReady In: 13 hrs 0 minYield: 4-5 (10-15 Servings)Bánh tét is a must-have traditional food in Vietnamese Lunar New Year in Southern Vietnam. It…
Iceskin Mooncake – Bánh trung thu (Bánh dẻo)
Iceskin Mooncake – Bánh trung thu (Bánh dẻo)By Helen Le Published: October 9, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4 (8 Servings)Snow skin Mooncake (Ice skin Mooncake) for Mid-Autumn FestivalPrint Ingredients For the filling 1/2 cup peeled split mung beans washed and soaked…
Bánh bao chỉ – Snowball cake
Banh bao chi – SNOWBALL CAKEBy admin Published: April 11, 2012Prep: 60 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 2 hrs 45 minsYield: 2 Servings Print Ingredients *For the filling* 100 g peeled split mung beans ( ½ cup)120 ml water ½ cup¼ cup shredded young coconut 3…
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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!















