Lotus seed milk – Sữa hạt sen
Lotus seed milk – Sữa hạt senBy Helen Le Published: November 6, 2020Prep: 15 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 30 minsYield: 1-2 ServingsCuisine: VietnamPrint Ingredients150 g lotus seeds 1 l water 60 g rock sugar 10 pandan leaves InstructionsWash the lotus seeds and remove the lotus…
Pandan & mungbean milk – Sữa đậu xanh lá dứa
Pandan & mungbean milk – Sữa đậu xanh lá dứaBy Helen Le Published: November 6, 2020Prep: 15 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 30 minsYield: 1-2 ServingsCuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamPrint Ingredients100 g whole mungbeans 1 l water 80 g rock sugar 15 pandan leaves InstructionsSoak mung bean in water…
Pumpkin milk with cinnamon scent – Sữa bí đỏ hương quế
Pumpkin milk with cinnamon scent – Sữa bí đỏ hương quếBy Helen Le Published: November 6, 2020Prep: 15 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 30 minsYield: 1-2 ServingsCourse VegetarianVegetarianPrint Ingredients700 g pumpkin 1 l water 60 g rock sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder InstructionsPeel the pumpkin ,…
Purple sweet potato and almond milk – Sữa hạnh nhân và khoai lang Tím
Purple sweet potato and almond milk – Sữa hạnh nhân và khoai lang TímBy Helen Le Published: November 6, 2020Yield: 10 ServingsCourse DrinkSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients60 g almonds 120 g purple sweet potato peeled 1 l water 60 g rock sugar pandan leaves A pinch…
Vietnamese vegetarian crepes with mushrooms – Bánh Xèo nấm
Vietnamese vegetarian crepes with mushrooms – Bánh Xèo nấmBy Helen Le Published: November 6, 2020Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 45 minsYield: 2-3 ServingsCourse VegetarianSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients400 g rice flour 1/3 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp salt 750 ml water leek (green part) assorted…
Vegetarian Baguette – Bánh Mỳ Chay
Recipe: Vegetarian Bread – Bánh Mỳ ChayBy Helen Le Published: November 6, 2018Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 15 minsYield: 6 (6 Servings)As you know, I’ve been trying to create vegan versions of every popular Vietnamese dishes and so far I’ve make vegan…
Tortoise Cake – Bánh Quy Rùa
Recipe: Tortoise Cake – Bánh Quy RùaBy Helen Le Published: September 30, 2018Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 10 (2-3 Servings)In Vietnamese, banh quy also means cookies, so some might be mistaken by the name of this. The Banh Quy I am making…
Steamed Rice Cake w/ Toppings – Bánh đúc nóng
Recipe: Steamed Rice Cake w/ Toppings – Bánh đúc nóngBy Helen Le Published: September 26, 2018Prep: 30 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 1 hr 10 minsYield: 2-3 ServingsBánh đúc is a Vietnamese steamed rice cake. It could be sweet or savoury. In Southern Vietnam, there is…
Shrimps coated in salted egg yolk- Tôm chiên trứng muối
Recipe: Shrimps coated in salted egg yolk- Tôm chiên trứng muốiBy Helen Le Published: April 29, 2018Prep: 15 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 35 minsYield: 1 (2-3 Servings)Shrimps coated in salted egg yolk is a savoury dish, great to serve as an appetizer or simply with…
Crispy Macaroni 3 Ways – Nui Chiên
Recipes: Crispy Macaroni 3 Ways – Nui ChiênBy Helen Le Published: March 16, 2018Prep: 10 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 40 minsYield: 3-4 ServingsIf you ask me a Vietnamese equivalent snack to chips such as Pringles or Doritos, I’d say it’s nui chien. It’s our rice…
Spicy tofu -Đậu phụ sốt cay
Recipe: Spicy tofu -Đậu phụ sốt cayBy Helen Le Published: February 4, 2018Prep: 10 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 20 minsYield: 2-3 ServingsTofu is definitely the main source of protein for Vietnamese vegetarians. Here in Vietnam, most people eat vegetarian on full moon and new moon…
Braised tofu with pineapple and mushrooms -Đậu phụ kho thơm
Recipe: Braised tofu with pineapple and mushrooms -Đậu phụ kho thơmBy Helen Le Published: February 4, 2018Prep: 10 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 20 minsYield: 1-2 ServingsTofu is definitely the main source of protein for Vietnamese vegetarians. Here in Vietnam, most people eat vegetarian on full…
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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!















