Caramelized coconut shrimp- Tôm rang cốt dừa
Recipe: Caramelized coconut shrimp- Tôm rang cốt dừaBy Helen Le Published: April 28, 2018Prep: 10 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 30 minsYield: 1 (2-3 Servings)Caramelized coconut shrimp is a simple dish with shrimp and just a few simple ingredients that you might already have in the…
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…
Satay Beef Noodle Soup – Hủ Tiếu Sa Tế Bò
Recipe: Satay Beef Noodle Soup – Hủ Tiếu Sa Tế BòBy Helen Le Published: February 5, 2018Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 5 minsYield: 3-4 ServingsSatay beef noodle soup is one of the lesser known specialties of Saigon esp. in Cholon ( Big…
Boiled chicken- Gà luộc
Recipe: Boiled chicken- Gà luộcBy Helen Le Published: February 4, 2018Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 1 (3-4 Servings)In Vietnamese tradition, worshipping ancestors is a ritual that we practice to pay tribute to deceased family members and reminding us of our roots. On…
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…
Hainanese chicken rice – Cơm gà Hải Nam
Recipe: Hainanese chicken rice – Cơm gà Hải NamBy Helen Le Published: February 3, 2018Prep: 30 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 2 hrs 30 minsYield: 4 ServingsHainanese chicken rice isn’t just popular in China, Singapore and Malaysia. We in Vietnam love it, too. My first encounter…
Tofu wrapped in betel leaf -Đậu phụ cuộn lá lốt
Recipe: Tofu wrapped in betel leaf -Đậu phụ cuộn lá lốtBy Helen Le Published: January 30, 2018Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 55 minsYield: 30-35 pcs (2-4 Servings)Tofu is definitely the main source of protein for Vietnamese vegetarians. Here in Vietnam, most people eat vegetarian…
Combo dessert soup- Chè thưng
Recipe: Combo dessert soup- Chè thưngBy Helen Le Published: January 10, 2018Prep: 40 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 1 hr 40 minsChe Thung is a popular Vietnamese sweet soup with coconut milk soup base and various kinds of beans, lotus seeds, and peanuts etc. There is…
Grilled pork sandwich -Bánh mì thịt nướng
Recipe: Grilled pork sandwich – Bánh mì thịt nướng By Helen Le Published: December 30, 2017Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 3-5 (3 Servings)”Banh mi thit nuong” which is Vietnamese sandwich with grilled pork, is the special version of “banh mi”. This is…
No-Escape Chicken- Đùi gà bó xôi
Recipe: No-Escape Chicken- Đùi gà bó xôi By Helen Le Published: December 15, 2017Prep: 30 minsCook: 40 minsReady In: 2 hrs 10 minsYield: 1 (2-3 Servings)No-escape chicken is normally served at big ceremonies like wedding, engagement or house-warming parties. It is a whole chicken wrapped…
Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice- Cơm chiên trái thơm chay
Recipe: Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice- Cơm chiên trái thơm chayBy Helen Le Published: December 12, 2017Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 1-2 ServingsVegan Pineapple Fried Rice is a quite popular dish in Asian regions. It’s a healthier alternative to takeout, because it’s lower…
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