Caramelized Dried Squid – Mực rim
Recipe: Caramelized Dried Squid – Mực rimBy Helen Le Published: January 28, 2016Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 40 minsYield: 6 ServingsThis is one of the favorite snacks of many Vietnamese student generations. It’s also a great drinking snack.Cuisine: Central VietnamCourse SnackPrint Ingredients200 g dried…
Grilled Banana Wrapped in Sticky Rice – Chuối bọc nếp nướng
Recipe: Grilled Banana Wrapped in Sticky Rice – Chuối bọc nếp nướngBy Helen Le Published: January 22, 2016Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 2 hrs 0 minYield: 4 ServingsCuisine: Southern VietnamCourse DessertPrint Ingredients4 Asian dwarf bananas 200 g sticky rice 1 cup250 ml coconut milk…
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…
Duck Noodle Soup w/ Bamboo Shoot – Bún măng vịt
Recipe: Duck Noodle Soup w/ Bamboo Shoot – Bún măng vịtBy Helen Le Published: December 24, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsCourse NoodlePrint Ingredients1 whole duck (about 1.5 kg)1 knob ginger double thumb-size1 tbsp alcohol 8 shallots 1/2 onion…
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…
Pig’s ear cookies – Bánh tai heo
Recipe: Pig’s ear cookies – Bánh tai heoBy Helen Le Published: December 12, 2015TIP: To achieve more crispiness for the cookies, mix 100g all-purpose flour with 70g rice flour (instead of using 170g all-purpose flour)Course Traditional Cake (Bánh)Print Ingredients170 g all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cup3…
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…
Eggplant and Perilla Soup – Canh cà bung
Recipe: Eggplant and Perilla Soup – Canh cà bungBy Helen Le Published: October 16, 2015Prep: 15 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 30 minsYield: 4 ServingsA comfort food from Northern Vietnam for everyday mealCuisine: Northern VietnamPrint Ingredients200 g pork belly thinly sliced2 eggplants cut into wedges &…
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: VietnamCourse SoupSoupPrint Ingredients300 g pork spare ribs chopped into bite-size pieces300 g potatoes cut into bite-size pieces, soak…
Crab Meat and Glass Noodle Stir-fry – Miến xào cua
Recipe: Crab Meat and Glass Noodle Stir-fry – Miến xào cuaBy Helen Le Published: October 6, 2015Prep: 30 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 4 ServingsCourse NoodleSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients200 g crab meat season with some cracked pepper (7 oz)200 g glass noodle soaked in…
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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!
















