Net Seafood Spring Roll – Chả giò rế
Recipe: Net Seafood Spring Roll – Chả giò rếBy Helen Le Published: September 14, 2014Prep: 45 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 20 ServingsCourse AppetizerSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients ***For the filling*** 200 g minced meat pork or chicken (7 oz)200 g shrimp minced200…
Chè Thái – Mixed Fruits in Coconut Milk Dessert
Chè Thái – Mixed Fruits in Coconut Milk DessertBy Helen Le Published: July 23, 2014Prep: 30 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 45 minsYield: 8-10 ServingsCuisine: Southern VietnamCourse DessertSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients FOR THE JELLY 1 tbsp agar-agar powder 2 cups + 4 tbsp water 3-4 tbsp…
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.Cuisine: VietnamCourse DessertPrint Ingredients *For the batter* 1…
Bún Thang – Hanoi Combo Noodle Soup Recipe
Bún Thang – Hanoi Combo Noodle Soup Recipe By Helen Le Published: May 16, 2014Prep: 30 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 1 hr 15 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsOne of the most popular noodle soup dishes of HanoiCuisine: Northern VietnamCourse NoodlePrint Ingredients ***For the broth*** 1 whole soup/…
Mini-Pancakes (Bánh Khọt / Banh Căn)
Mini-Pancakes (Bánh Khọt / Banh Căn)By Helen Le Published: May 9, 2014Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 50 minsYield: 50-60 pieces (4-6 Servings)The mini pancakes are made with a unique pan that looks like a thick cupcake pan. The pan holds the banh…
Phở Chay – Vegetarian PHO
Phở Chay – Vegetarian PHOBy Helen Le Published: May 2, 2014Prep: 20 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 1 hr 20 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsIf you are a vegetarian wishing to have a taste of Vietnamese cuisine, you’ve got to learn one word: CHAY. It means “vegetarian” in…
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…
Fresh Rice Noodle Rolls – Phở Cuốn
Fresh Rice Noodle Rolls – Phở CuốnBy Helen Le Published: March 7, 2014Prep: 30 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 2 hrs 30 minsYield: 10-15 rolls (4 Servings)Phở Cuốn originates from Hanoi. It’s one of the creative ways to serve Pho: in the form of fresh spring…
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…
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…
Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup – Canh Kho Qua Nhoi Thit
Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup – Canh Kho Qua Nhoi ThitBy Helen Le Published: November 1, 2013Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 20 minsYield: 6 ServingsA typical Vietnamese soup for year-end offerings or gathering partiesCourse SoupPrint Ingredients1 kg bitter melon cut into 3-inch cylinder,…
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.Print Ingredients For the purple skin 500 g purple sweet…
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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!
















