Braised Mackerel w/ Pineapple – Cá nục kho thơm
Recipe: Braised Mackerel w/ Pineapple – Cá nục kho thơmBy Helen Le Published: August 17, 2016Cuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamCourse EntréePrint Ingredients250 g mackerel cut Into 2 inch pieces1/2 tsp chicken stock 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp chili flakes 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sugar 1 green onion…
Grilled Pork Noodle Salad – Bún thịt nướng
Recipe: Grilled Pork Noodle Salad – Bún thịt nướngBy Helen Le Published: May 15, 2016Prep: 45 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 3 hrs 15 minsYield: 4 ServingsBun Thit Nuong is a flavorful and delicious Vietnamese dish. Marinated pork is grilled to perfection and served with a…
Salt and Pepper Shrimps – Tôm rang muối
Recipe: Salt and Pepper Shrimps – Tôm rang muốiBy Helen Le Published: May 8, 2016Course Side DishSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients300 g small shrimps trim off the tips of the head and tails1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp chili flakes 1/8 tsp sugar 2…
Sizzling Beef Steak – Bò né
Recipe: Sizzling Beef Steak – Bò néBy Helen Le Published: April 16, 2016Yield: 5 ServingsCuisine: Western influenceCourse EntréeSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients500 g pork minced1 tbsp shallots minced1 tbsp garlic minced1 tsp stock powder 1 tsp pepper cracked2 tbsp fish sauce 500 g beef cut in…
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 VietnamCourse AppetizerPrint Ingredients250 g minced pork chilled150 g minced shrimp peeled and deveined1 shallot 2 tsp garlic 1 tsp ginger 1 tbsp tapioca/ corn starch…
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)Print Ingredients100 g peeled split mung beans soak in water for 1h200 g pork cut into small dices100 g small shrimps tip, legs and tails…
Red Cabbage Salad – Gỏi bắp cải tím
Recipe: Red Cabbage Salad – Gỏi bắp cải tímBy Helen Le Published: March 18, 2016Prep: 15 minsCook: 5 minsReady In: 20 minsYield: 2 ServingsCourse AppetizerSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients1/4 red cabbage cut into thin strips10 prawns 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp fish sauce 2 tbsp lime…
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 VietnamCourse NoodlePrint Ingredients200 g prawns peeled200 g pork dried shrimps soaked in water for 15 mins pork…
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: VietnamSkill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients350 g sticky rice 100 g peeled split mung beans 150 g pork belly cut into 1cm…
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 ServingsCourse SnackPrint Ingredients1 kg beef shank cut into 1-inch slices2-3 stalks lemongrass cut into 3-in length, shred into thin strips3 cm ginger…
Fish rice porridge – Cháo cá
Recipe: Fish rice porridge – Cháo cáBy Helen Le Published: November 22, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsCourse SoupPrint Ingredients1/2 cup rice 1/2 cup sticky rice 500 g fish cut into cubes3 shallots 2 thinly sliced, 1 minced1 tbsp…
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…
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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!











