Vegetarian Mock duck with fermented tofu – Vịt nấu chao chay
Mock duck with fermented tofu – Vịt nấu chao chayBy Helen Le Published: February 14, 2014This is the vegetarian version of a popular poutry dish in Vietnam: Braised duck in fermented tofu (Vịt nấu chao). The recipe principle is the same as the original dish….
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: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamCourse…
Bánh Tét – Vietnamese Cylindrical Sticky Rice Cake
Bánh Tét – Vietnamese Cylindrical Sticky Rice CakeBy Helen Le Published: January 24, 2014Prep: 3 hrs 0 minCook: 10 hrs 0 minReady In: 13 hrs 0 minYield: 4-5 (10-15 Servings)Bánh tét is a must-have traditional food in Vietnamese Lunar New Year in Southern Vietnam. It…
Banh Chung – Vietnamese Square Sticky Rice Cake
Banh Chung – Vietnamese Square Sticky Rice Cake By Helen Le Published: January 19, 2014Prep: 3 hrs 0 minCook: 10 hrs 0 minReady In: 18 hrs 0 minYield: 5 (10-15 Servings)Bánh chưng is a traditional Vietnamese rice cake which is made from very simple and…
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…
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…
Banh Cay – Spicy Cassava Fritter Recipe
Banh Cay – Spicy Cassava Fritter RecipeBy Helen Le Published: December 6, 2013Prep: 10 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 30 minsYield: 30 pcs (6-8 Servings)A perfect finger food to bring to parties or just to snack on during cold or rainy days.Course SnackPrint Ingredients450 g grated…
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 VietnamPrint Ingredients1 stack banana leaves…
Vegetable Dip with Caramelized Fish Sauce – Mắm kho quẹt
Vegetable Dip with Caramelized Fish Sauce – Mắm kho quẹt By Helen Le Published: December 5, 2013Prep: 20 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 50 minsYield: 4 ServingsA very simple, easy and inexpensive dish but could bring back tons of memories for those who have lived through…
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…
Thick Noodle Soup with Pork Hock – Banh Canh Gio Heo
Thick Noodle Soup with Pork Hock – Banh Canh Gio Heo By Helen Le Published: November 18, 2013Prep: 15 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsBanh Canh is another version of Vietnamese Noodle Soup. The broth is thicker than other kinds. The noodles are…
Caramelized Shrimps and Pork (TOM THIT RIM)
Caramelized Shrimps and Pork (TOM THIT RIM)By Helen Le Published: October 12, 2013Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 55 minsYield: 6-8 ServingsThis is a very simple yet super delicious dish to serve with hot steamed rice. It’s one of the typical dishes that you can…
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