Clear Dumpling Wrapped in Banana Leaf – Banh Bot Loc La
Clear Dumpling Wrapped in Banana Leaf – Banh Bot Loc La By Helen Le Published: December 5, 2013Prep: 60 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 1 hr 20 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsA chewy translucent dumpling with pleasant aroma of banana leaf. Cuisine: Central VietnamCourse Traditional Cake (Bánh)Print Ingredients1…
Caramelized Shrimps and Pork (TOM THIT RIM)
Caramelized Shrimps and Pork (TOM THIT RIM)By Helen Le Published: October 12, 2013Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 55 minsYield: 6-8 ServingsThis is a very simple yet super delicious dish to serve with hot steamed rice. It’s one of the typical dishes that you can…
Purple mooncake – Bánh trung thu tím
Bánh trung thu tím – Purple mooncake recipeBy Helen Le Published: October 9, 2013Prep: 15 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 35 minsYield: 4 ServingsA romantic non-conventional mooncake for Mid-Autumn Festival. It’s healthy, not too sweet and beautiful.Course Traditional Cake (Bánh)Traditional Cake (Bánh)Skill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients For…
Iceskin Mooncake – Bánh trung thu (Bánh dẻo)
Iceskin Mooncake – Bánh trung thu (Bánh dẻo)By Helen Le Published: October 9, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4 (8 Servings)Snow skin Mooncake (Ice skin Mooncake) for Mid-Autumn FestivalPrint Ingredients For the filling 1/2 cup peeled split mung beans washed and soaked…
Baby Clams with Rice Cracker – Hen Xuc Banh Trang
Baby Clams with Rice Cracker – Hen Xuc Banh TrangBy Helen Le Published: September 20, 2013Prep: 10 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 20 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsThis is a fun and appetizing snack that goes perfect with beer. Cuisine: Central VietnamCentral VietnamCourse AppetizerSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients400 g…
Bulgogi Spring Rolls – Goi Cuon Bo Han Quoc
Bulgogi Spring Rolls – Goi Cuon Bo Han QuocBy Helen Le Published: September 13, 2013Prep: 15 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 55 minsYield: 4 ServingsThis is my own creation of a Vietnamese-Korean Fusion dish. It’s fresh, light and appetizing. Cuisine: Korean InfluenceCourse AppetizerSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients500…
Bò Bía – Fresh Spring Rolls with Chinese Sausages, Omelette, Jicama and Dried Shrimps
Bò BíaBy Helen Le Published: June 10, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 9Cuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamCourse BreakfastPrint Ingredients For the rolls: 9 pcs rice paper round 2 Chinese sausages 2 eggs 4 tbsp dried small shrimps 400 g jicama cut into thick strips1 tsp…
Xôi Gà – Chicken Sticky Rice
Xôi Gà / Chicken Sticky RiceBy Helen Le Published: May 2, 2013Yield: 3-4 ServingsThis is Danang style chicken sticky rice, a very common breakfast for students.Course BreakfastSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients *** For sticky rice *** 2 cups sticky/glutinous/sweet rice 1 cup water 1/2 tsp salt…
Cha Ca La Vong – Hanoi Tumeric Fish with Dill
Cha ca la vong – Hanoi Tumeric Fish with DillBy Helen Le Published: April 25, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 5-7 minsReady In: 1 hr 35 minsYield: 2-3 ServingsThis legendary iconic dish of Hanoi is listed by a few books and TV Programs to be one of…
Gà kho gừng – Ginger chicken
Gà kho gừng – Ginger ChickenBy Helen Le Published: February 26, 2013A very simple and easy dish to serve in a daily Vietnamese meal with hot steamed rice.Course EntréePrint Ingredients1 kg chicken (bone-in, skin-on thigh & drumstick chopped into bite size pieces1 piece ginger (double…
Fried chicken wings in fish sauce – Cánh gà chiên mắm
Cánh gà chiên mắm – Fried chicken wings in fish sauce By Helen Le Published: January 24, 2013Print Ingredients10 chicken wings 2 tbsp tapioca/corn starch 3 hot chili peppers 1 large clove garlic 3 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp fish sauce 3 tbsp water 1 tbsp…
Chè trôi nước – Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Syrup
Chè trôi nước – Glutinous Rice Balls By Helen Le Published: December 3, 2012Prep: 40 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 2 hrs 10 minsYield: 22 balls (golf ball size) (6-8 Servings)TIP: *If you want firmer dumplings, mix 350g glutinous rice flour with 50g rice flourCourse DessertPrint…
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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!
















