Bò Tái Chanh – Rare beef in lime juice salad
Bò Tái Chanh – Rare beef in lime juice saladBy Helen Le Published: June 20, 2014Prep: 15 minsCook: 1 minReady In: 31 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsThe concept of this dish is quite similar to an Italian dish called carpaccio in which thin slices of beef are…
Fried Banana – Chuối chiên / Bánh chuối chiên
Fried Banana – Chuối chiên / Bánh chuối chiênBy Helen Le Published: May 30, 2014Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 15 (6-8 Servings)The crunchiness of the outside fritter complements perfectly the sweet and soft banana inside.Course DessertPrint Ingredients *For the batter* 1 cup…
Xôi sầu riêng – Durian sticky rice
Xôi sầu riêng – Durian Sticky RiceBy Helen Le Published: April 16, 2014Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 45 minsYield: 4 ServingsFor those who can’t stand it, durian smells horrible. But for those who love it, durian sticky rice is a must-try. Cuisine:…
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…
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…
Combo Salad – Gỏi thập cẩm
Recipe: Combo Salad – Gỏi thập cẩmBy Helen Le Published: March 14, 2014Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 4 ServingsThis salad is a common appetizer for wedding or housewarming parties as it looks very pleasing to the eyes yet still very easy to…
Jello Cake – Rau câu khuôn
Vietnamese Jello Cake – Rau câu khuônBy Helen Le Published: February 28, 2014Prep: 45 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 6-8 ServingsThis jello cake used to be very popular in the 90s. Nowaways it has lost its popularity due to the Western dessert…
Korean Kimchi – Kim Chi Hàn Quốc
Korean Kimchi – Kim Chi Hàn QuốcBy Helen Le Published: February 25, 2014Prep: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 10 ServingsThis is the recipe I leaned in the Kimchi making class in Seoul, Korea.Cuisine: Korean InfluenceCourse Side DishPrint Ingredients1/4 napa cabbage 500g (1 lb) stem attached kosher…
Vietnamese Kimchi – Kim Chi Việt Nam
Vietnamese Kimchi – Kim Chi Việt NamBy Helen Le Published: February 25, 2014Prep: 30 minsYield: 6-8 ServingsA localized and simplified version of Kim Chi by the Vietnamese. It’s very quick and easy to make, but still has the balance of basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty…
Vegetarian Mock duck with fermented tofu – Vịt nấu chao chay
Mock duck with fermented tofu – Vịt nấu chao chayBy Helen Le Published: February 14, 2014This is the vegetarian version of a popular poutry dish in Vietnam: Braised duck in fermented tofu (Vịt nấu chao). The recipe principle is the same as the original dish….
Three-color Sticky Rice – Xôi ba màu
Three-color Sticky Rice – Xôi ba màuBy Helen Le Published: February 7, 2014Prep: 45 minsCook: 1 hr 30 minsReady In: 3 hrs 15 minsYield: 2 (4-6 Servings) A super eye-catching and colorful dish that is made from only natural ingredients and no food colorings.Cuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamCourse…
Pandan Rice Cake – Banh Duc La Dua
Pandan Rice Cake – Banh Duc La Dua By Helen Le Published: December 19, 2013Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 40 minsYield: 8-10 ServingsThis jelly-like soft rice cake with pleasant pandan aroma orginates from South Western Vietnam. It is served with coconut sauce and some…
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