Oxtail Stew with Beer – Đuôi bò hầm bia
Recipe: Oxtail Stew with Beer – Đuôi bò hầm biaBy Helen Le Published: October 31, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 4 ServingsCourse EntréeEntréeSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients700 g oxtail 3 slices ginger smashed1 tsp pepper 2 star anise 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp…
Eggplant and Perilla Soup – Canh cà bung
Recipe: Eggplant and Perilla Soup – Canh cà bungBy Helen Le Published: October 16, 2015Prep: 15 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 30 minsYield: 4 ServingsA comfort food from Northern Vietnam for everyday mealCuisine: Northern VietnamCourse SoupPrint Ingredients200 g pork belly thinly sliced2 eggplants cut into wedges…
Crab Meat and Glass Noodle Stir-fry – Miến xào cua
Recipe: Crab Meat and Glass Noodle Stir-fry – Miến xào cuaBy Helen Le Published: October 6, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 4 ServingsCuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamCourse NoodlePrint Ingredients200 g crab meat season with some cracked pepper (7 oz)200 g glass noodle soaked in water…
Chicken salad – Gỏi gà bắp cải
Recipe: Chicken salad – Gỏi gà bắp cảiBy Helen Le Published: September 17, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4 ServingsCuisine: Southern VietnamPrint Ingredients1 whole chicken or 2 chicken breasts1 knob ginger 50 g Vietnamese mint 1 carrot shredded1/4 cabbage shredded1 yellow onion…
Tamarind Chicken Wings – Cánh gà rang me
Recipe: Tamarind Chicken Wings – Cánh gà rang meBy Helen Le Published: August 11, 2015Yield: 4 ServingsCourse SnackPrint Ingredients500 g chicken wings (1.1lb) 3 tbsp tapioca/ corn starch 1 tbsp tamarind 2 tbsp fish sauce salt pepper InstructionsPlace the wings on a piece of paper…
Prawn Curry – Cà ri tôm
Recipe: Prawn Curry – Cà ri tômBy Helen Le Published: July 20, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsCourse EntréePrint Ingredients300 g prawns peeled anddeveined, leave the tails attached100 g pumpkin cut into 1.5-inch cubes100 g sweet potato cubed and soaked in…
Butter Quail – Cút chiên bơ
Recipe: Butter Quail – Cút chiên bơBy Helen Le Published: May 6, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 25 minsReady In: 1 hr 55 minsYield: 6 (4-6 Servings)When I was walking down the street of Saigon, I suddenly reckon an amazing smell in the air that is both…
Char Siu – Thịt xá xíu
Recipe: Char Siu – Thịt xá xíuBy Helen Le Published: April 20, 2015Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 3 hrs 45 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsThis is an influence from a Chinese dish called Char Siew. It’s very popular in Vietnam as well as other Asian countries.Cuisine:…
Prawns over Coconut – Tôm hấp trái dừa
Recipe: Prawns over Coconut – Tôm hấp trái dừaBy Helen Le Published: March 29, 2015Prep: 10 minsCook: 5 minsReady In: 15 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsCuisine: SeafoodCourse AppetizerPrint Ingredients1 young coconut cut off the dom12 large prawns 1 tsp stock powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper…
Winter Melon Soup – Canh Bí Đao
Recipe: Winter Melon Soup – Canh Bí ĐaoBy Helen Le Published: September 1, 2014Prep: 15 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 25 minsYield: 4 ServingsCourse SoupSkill Level: EasyEasyPrint Ingredients500 g winter melon 17.6 oz200 g shrimps (7 oz)1 shallot 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp fish sauce 1/4…
Grilled Pork Skewer – Thịt xiên nướng
Grilled Pork Skewer – Thịt xiên nướngBy Helen Le Published: August 11, 2014Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 2 hrs 0 minYield: 4-6 ServingsCourse AppetizerAppetizerAppetizerSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients500 g pork shoulder or neck, cut thinly500 g vegetables of your choice okra, bell pepper, egg plant,…
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…
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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!















