Stuffed Tomatoes – Cà chua nhồi thịt
Recipe: Stuffed Tomatoes – Cà chua nhồi thịtBy Helen Le Published: August 10, 2016Cuisine: VietnamCourse EntréePrint Ingredients *** For the fillings *** 15 g Shiitake mushrooms soaked and minced150 g meat (chicken, pork or turkey) minced *** Other ingredients *** 5 small tomatoes (450g) cut…
Bamboo Shoot Salad – Gỏi măng
Recipe: Bamboo Shoot Salad – Gỏi măngBy Helen Le Published: August 10, 2016Course AppetizerPrint Ingredients300 g bamboo shoot thinly sliced1/2 carrot shredded1/2 cup Vietnamese mint chopped100 g pork belly thinly sliced100 g prawns steamed, peeled and deveined1/2 tsp shallots 1/2 tsp garlic 1 tbsp Fish…
Spicy BBQ Baguette – Bánh mì nướng muối ớt
Recipe: Spicy BBQ Baguette – Bánh mì nướng muối ớtBy Helen Le Published: July 18, 2016Prep: 15 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 25 minsYield: 8 (8 Servings)Cuisine: Southern VietnamCourse SnackPrint Ingredients ***For the Satéh*** 1 shallot cut into small pieces2 cloves garlic cut into small pieces2…
Mustard Green Soup w/ beef – Canh dưa cải thịt bò
Recipe: Mustard Green Soup w/ beef – Canh dưa cải thịt bòBy Helen Le Published: July 4, 2016Course SoupSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients200 g beef 200 g pickled mustard greens cut into 2-inch length2 small tomatoes cut into wedges garlic minced shallot minced sugar, salt, pepper…
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: AdvancedPrint 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…
Squid Stir-fry with Vegetables – Mực xào thơm cà
Recipe: Squid Stir-fry with Vegetables – Mực xào thơm càBy Helen Le Published: June 28, 2016Cuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamCourse Side DishSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients500 g squid 2 medium-sized tomatoes seeds removed and cut into wedges1 cucumber cut into 1/2 an inch thick slices1 onion cut into wedges200…
Grilled Pork Skewer – Nem nướng
Recipe: Grilled Pork Skewer – Nem nướngBy Helen Le Published: June 5, 2016Cuisine: Southern VietnamSkill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients1 tbsp annatto oil 600 g pork minced2 tbsp fish sauce 1 tsp chicken stock salt, sugar, pepper 2 tbsp tapioca/corn starch 1/2 tsp baking powder 100 g…
Sweet Sour PHO Noodle Salad – Phở trộn sốt me
Recipe: Sweet Sour PHO Noodle Salad – Phở trộn sốt meBy Helen Le Published: May 29, 2016Prep: 20 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsCourse NoodleSkill Level: EasyEasyPrint Ingredients500 g beef thinly sliced2 tbsp garlic minced1 tbsp shallot minced salt, chicken stock, pepper, sugar…
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…
Crispy Rice – Cơm cháy
Recipe: Crispy Rice – Cơm cháyBy Helen Le Published: April 24, 2016Print Ingredients1/2 cup hot steamed rice 1 bowl cold water 1 cup sticky rice salt green onion shallot Fish sauce chili flakes vegetable oil dried shrimp flakes pork bfloss Instructions1st method: Heat a nonstick…
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 VietnamCentral VietnamCourse AppetizerAppetizerSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients250 g minced pork chilled150 g minced shrimp peeled and deveined1 shallot 2 tsp garlic 1 tsp ginger 1 tbsp…
Savory Sticky Rice Dumpling – Bánh ít
Recipe: Savory Sticky Rice Dumplin – Bánh ítBy Helen Le Published: March 26, 2016Cuisine: Central VietnamCourse 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 trimmed garlic…
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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!