Three-color Sticky Rice – Xôi ba màu
Three-color Sticky Rice – Xôi ba màuBy Helen Le Published: February 7, 2014Prep: 45 minsCook: 1 hr 30 minsReady In: 3 hrs 15 minsYield: 2 (4-6 Servings) A super eye-catching and colorful dish that is made from only natural ingredients and no food colorings.Cuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamCourse…
Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chop and Meatloaf – Com Tam Suon Cha Trung
Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chop and Meatloaf – Com Tam Suon Cha TrungBy Helen Le Published: January 14, 2014Com Tam is a beloved dish that holds a special place in Saigon cuisine. Known as “broken rice,” this dish is a staple in the vibrant…
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…
Bún Mắm – Rice Vermicelli Soup / Fermented Fish and Seafood
Bún Mắm – Rice Vermicelli Soup w/ Fermented Fish and SeafoodBy Helen Le Published: November 22, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsThis noodle soup is an acquired taste. It’s stinky, salty, heady, and pungent. But for those who love it, the…
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,…
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 FestivalCuisine: VietnamCourse Traditional Cake (Bánh)Print Ingredients For the filling 1/2 cup peeled split mung…
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 AppetizerPrint Ingredients500 g beef…
Red bean porridge with beef – Chao dau do
Red bean porridge with beef – Chao dau do By Helen Le Published: August 28, 2013Prep: 15 minsCook: 35 minsReady In: 5 hrs 50 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsA very nutritious kind of rice porridge. Best to kill a cold.Course EntréePrint Ingredients500 g beef shank, 1-inch cubed1…
Bánh Tôm – Shrimp and Sweet Potato Fritter
Shrimp and sweet potato fritter – Banh tomBy Helen Le Published: May 11, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 20 (4-6 Servings)A very crispy fritter that you can serve at a party. Cuisine: Northern VietnamCourse SnackPrint Ingredients *** For the batter *** 1…
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.Cuisine: Central VietnamCentral VietnamCourse BreakfastPrint Ingredients *** For sticky rice *** 2 cups sticky/glutinous/sweet rice 1 cup water 1/2 tsp…
Phở Gà – Chicken Noodle Soup
Phở Gà – Chicken Noodle SoupBy Helen Le Published: April 27, 2013Prep: 10 minsCook: 1 hr 10 minsReady In: 1 hr 20 minsIt is common to see many home cooks use both beef and chicken in the same pot of Pho. However, to the belief…
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…
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