Bánh tráng trộn – Rice Paper Salad
Rice Paper Salad Recipe – Banh Trang TronBy Helen Le Published: March 12, 2013Prep: 30 minsCook: 45 minsReady In: 1 hr 15 minsYield: 4 ServingsCuisine: Southern VietnamCourse SnackPrint Ingredients250 g beef liver cut into 1-inch cubes (0.55 lb)1 tsp garlic , minced1 tbsp shallot ,…
Rau câu trái dừa – Coconut Jelly
Coconut jelly – Rau cau trai duaBy Helen Le Published: March 11, 2013Yield: 1 (1 Servings)Course DessertDessertDessertPrint Ingredients2 young coconuts 1 tsp agar-agar powder (or Konnyaku/ Gelatin)3 tbsp coconut milk/cream 1 tbsp sugar (optional) InstructionsUse a sharp and heavy cleaver to cut a large hole…
Gà kho gừng – Ginger chicken
Gà kho gừng – Ginger ChickenBy Helen Le Published: February 26, 2013A very simple and easy dish to serve in a daily Vietnamese meal with hot steamed rice.Course EntréeSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients1 kg chicken (bone-in, skin-on thigh & drumstick chopped into bite size pieces1 piece…
Fried chicken wings in fish sauce – Cánh gà chiên mắm
Cánh gà chiên mắm – Fried chicken wings in fish sauce By Helen Le Published: January 24, 2013Print Ingredients10 chicken wings 2 tbsp tapioca/corn starch 3 hot chili peppers 1 large clove garlic 3 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp fish sauce 3 tbsp water 1 tbsp…
Nước cốt dừa – Coconut dip for desserts
Nước cốt dừa – Coconut dip/topping By Helen Le Published: January 14, 2013Course DessertSkill Level: EasyEasyPrint Ingredients1 cup coconut milk 1 cup water 2-3 tbsp sugar a pinch of salt 2 pandan leaf tied into a knot (or vanilla, optional)1 tbsp tapioca starch or corn…
Dưa chưa/Đồ chua – Vietnamese Pickled Vegetables
Dưa chua – Vietnamese Pickled Vegetables By Helen Le Published: January 13, 2013Prep: 30 minsYield: 10 ServingsThis colorful, crunchy, sweet and sour pickle goes perfect with any meat or sausage dishes. Course Side DishPrint Ingredients2 small carrots carved and sliced into 1/2 inch (1cm) thick…
Tapioca pearls in ginger syrup (Chè bột lọc)
Chè bột lọc – Tapioca pearls in ginger syrup By Helen Le Published: December 22, 2012Prep: 45 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 6 – 8 ServingsCuisine: Central VietnamPrint Ingredients200 g tapioca starch 150 ml boiling hot water 1/2 cup coconut flesh peeled and diced1/2…
Chè trôi nước – Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Syrup
Chè trôi nước – Glutinous Rice Balls By Helen Le Published: December 3, 2012Prep: 40 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 2 hrs 10 minsYield: 22 balls (golf ball size) (6-8 Servings)TIP: *If you want firmer dumplings, mix 350g glutinous rice flour with 50g rice flourCuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamPrint…
Bò lá lốt – Grilled beef wrapped in betel leaf
Bò lá lốt – Grilled beef wrapped in betel leafBy Helen Le Published: November 27, 2012Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsCuisine: VietnamCourse AppetizerPrint Ingredients500 g beef minced/sliced100 g pork minced speck1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp chicken…
Xôi lá dứa – Coconut pandan sticky rice
Xôi lá dứa – Coconut pandan sticky riceBy Helen Le Published: November 14, 2012Prep: 15 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 2 hrs 15 minsYield: 2 – 3 ServingsCuisine: Southern VietnamCourse BreakfastSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients2 cup sticky rice (glutious rice/ sweet rice)1 tsp salt ¼ tsp pandan…
Bò kho – Beef stew
Bò kho – Beef stewBy Helen Le Published: November 5, 2012Prep: 30 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 2 hrs 30 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsThis beef stew is perfect when served with freshly baked baguettes, and for a hearty breakfast, you can also add a sunny-side-up egg. Another…
Bánh giò – Vietnamese rice pyramid dumplings
Bánh giò – Vietnamese rice pyramid dumplings By Helen Le Published: October 28, 2012Prep: 60 minsCook: 40 minsReady In: 2 hrs 40 minsYield: 14 pieces (6-8 Servings)A very common breakfast in Northern VietnamCuisine: Northern VietnamCourse BreakfastSkill Level: AdvancedPrint Ingredients50 g woodear mushroom chopped500 g pork…
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