Grilled Banana Wrapped in Sticky Rice – Chuối bọc nếp nướng
Recipe: Grilled Banana Wrapped in Sticky Rice – Chuối bọc nếp nướngBy Helen Le Published: January 22, 2016Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 2 hrs 0 minYield: 4 ServingsCuisine: Southern VietnamCourse DessertPrint Ingredients4 Asian dwarf bananas 200 g sticky rice 1 cup250 ml coconut milk…
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 SnackSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients1 kg beef shank cut into 1-inch slices2-3 stalks lemongrass cut into 3-in length, shred into thin strips3…
Chili Jam – Tương ớt sa tế
Recipe: Chili Jam – Tương ớt sa tếBy admin Published: January 4, 2016Prep: 20 minsCook: 40 minsReady In: 60 minsCuisine: Central VietnamCourse Side DishPrint Ingredients300 g red chili pepper 10.5 oz200 g tomato 7 oz1 head garlic peeled 4 shallots thinly sliced1/4 cup roasted sesame…
Duck Noodle Soup w/ Bamboo Shoot – Bún măng vịt
Recipe: Duck Noodle Soup w/ Bamboo Shoot – Bún măng vịtBy Helen Le Published: December 24, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsCourse NoodlePrint Ingredients1 whole duck (about 1.5 kg)1 knob ginger double thumb-size1 tbsp alcohol 8 shallots 1/2 onion…
Sticky Rice w/Mung Bean and Fried Shallots – Xôi xéo
Recipe: Sticky Rice w/Mung Bean and Fried Shallots – Xôi xéoBy Helen Le Published: December 18, 2015Cuisine: Northern VietnamCourse BreakfastSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients1/2 cup peeled split mung bean 100g2 cups sticky rice 400g1/4 tso turmeric powder 2 pandan leaves 5-6 shallots thinly sliced salt sugar…
Pig’s ear cookies – Bánh tai heo
Recipe: Pig’s ear cookies – Bánh tai heoBy Helen Le Published: December 12, 2015TIP: To achieve more crispiness for the cookies, mix 100g all-purpose flour with 70g rice flour (instead of using 170g all-purpose flour)Course Traditional Cake (Bánh)Print Ingredients170 g all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cup3…
Vietnamese Donuts – Bánh vòng / Quẩy thừng
Recipe: Vietnamese Donuts – Bánh vòng / Quẩy thừngBy Helen Le Published: December 1, 2015Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 1 hr 10 minsYield: 15a childhood favourite of many VietnameseCourse Traditional Cake (Bánh)Skill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients200 g glutinous rice flour 1 1/4 cup100 g rice…
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 ServingsCuisine: VietnamCourse EntréeSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients700 g oxtail 3 slices ginger smashed1 tsp pepper 2 star anise 1 cinnamon stick 1…
Egg tart – Bánh tart trứng
Recipe: Egg tart – Bánh tart trứngBy Helen Le Published: October 22, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 25 minsReady In: 3 hrs 55 minsYield: 9Print Ingredients100 g butter 3.53 oz or ½ cup80 ml water = 1/3 cup1/8 tsp salt 250 ml milk = 1 cup50 g…
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…
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 VietnamCourse AppetizerPrint Ingredients1 whole chicken or 2 chicken breasts1 knob ginger 50 g Vietnamese mint 1 carrot shredded1/4 cabbage shredded1 yellow…
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 centerCuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamCourse SnackSkill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients200 g sticky rice rinse well and soak in cold in…
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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!
















