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 NoodleSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients200 g prawns peeled200 g pork dried shrimps soaked in water for 15…
Stuffed Squid – Mực nhồi thịt
Recipe: Stuffed Squid – Mực nhồi thịtBy Helen Le Published: February 27, 2016Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsCuisine: VietnamCourse EntréePrint Ingredients500 g squids 1/2 cup woodear mushroom 1 tbsp shallot 1 spring onion chopped1/4 glass noodle 200 g minced pork 1…
Deep-fried Pork Roll – Nem chua rán
Recipe: Deep-fried Pork Roll – Nem chua ránBy Helen Le Published: February 20, 2016Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsCuisine: Northern VietnamCourse SnackSkill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients200 g pork skin shredded500 g pork minced2 tbsp strong alcohol 1 piece ginger mashed bread crumbs 1 tbsp…
Vegan Spring Rolls – Chả giò chay (Nem chay)
Recipe: Vegan Spring Rolls – Chả giò chay (Nem chay)By Helen Le Published: February 15, 2016Prep: 45 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 20 pcsCourse VegetarianPrint Ingredients1/2 cup straw smushroom chopped1/4 cup shiitake mushrooms soaked in water and chopped1/2 cup woodear mushrooms soaked…
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…
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…
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 BreakfastPrint 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 vegetable oil…
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…
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 EntréeSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients700 g oxtail 3 slices ginger smashed1 tsp pepper 2 star anise 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp…
Potato and Pork Rip Soup – Canh khoai tây sườn non
Recipe: Potato and Pork Rip Soup – Canh khoai tây sườn nonBy Helen Le Published: October 8, 2015Prep: 15 minsCook: 25 minsReady In: 55 minsYield: 4 ServingsCuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamCourse SoupPrint Ingredients300 g pork spare ribs chopped into bite-size pieces300 g potatoes cut into bite-size pieces, soak…
Wonton Noodle Soup – Mì hoành thánh
Recipe: Wonton Noodle Soup – Mì hoành thánhBy Helen Le Published: September 20, 2015Prep: 60 minsCook: 1 hr 30 minsReady In: 3 hrs 30 minsYield: 10-12 bowlsCuisine: ChineseCourse NoodleSkill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients250 g pork minced (8.8 oz)150 g shrimps peeled and deveined (3.3 oz)1 tsp…
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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!















