Gà xào sả ớt – Lemongrass chili chicken
Gà xào sả ớt – Lemongrass chili chicken By Helen Le Published: October 23, 2012Prep: 15 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 1 hr 30 minsThis dish can be served with hot steamed rice or as a drinking food.Cuisine: VietnamSkill Level: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModeratePrint Ingredients500 g chicken cut into…
Chè bánh lọt – Worm-like jelly drink
Chè bánh lọt – Worm-like jelly dessert (Cendol, Lod Chong)By Helen Le Published: October 7, 2012Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 40 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsA refreshing summer drink.Cuisine: Southern VietnamCourse DessertPrint Ingredients *For the jelly* 60 g mung bean starch (1/2 cup) or water chestnust…
Bánh chuối nướng – Baked banana cake/pudding
Bánh chuối nướng – Baked banana cake/puddingBy Helen Le Published: September 18, 2012Yield: 6-8 slices (4-6 Servings)Cuisine: VietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamVietnamCourse DessertSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients500 g bananas peeled and sliced2 – 3 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp rum (optional)2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk salt 1 cup coconut milk 6…
Chem chép nướng mỡ hành – Vietnamese grilled mussels
Chem chép nướng mỡ hành – Vietnamese grilled musselsBy Helen Le Published: September 1, 2012Prep: 5 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 20 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsA very quick and easy recipe but the final dish can really impress.Cuisine: SeafoodCourse AppetizerPrint Ingredients1 kg mussels 2.2 lb (eg. NewZealand…
Bánh da lợn – Steamed layer cake
Bánh da lợn – Steamed layer cakeBy Helen Le Published: August 28, 2012Prep: 30 minsCook: 40 minsReady In: 2 hrs 10 minsYield: 8 ServingsBanh Da Lon, literally Pig’s Skin Cake is a very beautiful dessert. It has a pleasant taste of mung bean, coconut and…
Trà sữa trân châu – Bubble tea
Trà sữa trân châu – Bubble teaBy Helen Le Published: August 22, 2012Prep: 20 minsCook: 25 minsReady In: 1 hr 10 minsCuisine: ChineseCourse DrinkPrint Ingredients1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup water 1/2 cup large tapioca pearls 4 cups water *Honey milk…
Sườn ram mặn – Caramelized pork spare ribs
Suon ram man – Caramelized pork spare ribsBy Helen Le Published: August 18, 2012Prep: 15 minsCook: 55 minsReady In: 1 hr 25 minsCurrently, you can order Helen’s cookbook on amazon or you can order items that Helen often uses in the kitchen. Course EntréePrint Ingredients500…
Bún chả – Grilled pork with vermicelli and fresh greens
Bún chả Hà Nội – Grilled pork with vermicelli and fresh greensBy Helen Le Published: August 16, 2012Prep: 30 minsCook: 60 minsReady In: 2 hrs 30 minsYield: 6 – 8 ServingsIn Central and Southern Vietnam, we also have a similar dish with grilled pork and…
Thịt kho tàu – Caramelized pork and eggs
Thịt kho tàu – Caramelized pork and eggsBy Helen Le Published: July 30, 2012Prep: 30 minsCook: 2 hrs 0 minReady In: 2 hrs 30 minsYield: 8-12 Servings This dish goes well with boiled vegetables, green mustard pickle, and other pickles. It is also a perfect…
Bò lúc lắc – Vietnamese Shaking Beef
Bò lúc lắc – Shaking BeefBy Helen Le Published: July 15, 2012Prep: 30 minsCook: 5 minsReady In: 35 minsThis dish gets its interesting name from the way it is cooked: shaking the beef in the wok. Cuisine: Southern VietnamSouthern VietnamPrint Ingredients500 g beef (sirloin/ filet…
Phở bò – Beef Noodle Soup PHO
Phở bò – Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup Recipe By Helen Le Published: July 1, 2012Prep: 30 minsCook: 2 hrs 0 minReady In: 2 hrs 30 minsYield: 8 – 12 ServingsWithout a doubt, this noodle soup is the essence of Vietnamese cuisine. Its clear and incredibly…
Bánh tằm – Silkworm Cake (Steamed cassava cake)
Bánh Tằm – Silkworm cakeBy Helen Le Published: June 26, 2012Prep: 10 minsCook: 25 minsReady In: 35 minsYield: 4-6 ServingsMade from grated cassava coated in coconut flakes , this sweet treat resembles silkworms, and hence the name.Course Traditional Cake (Bánh)Skill Level: EasyEasyEasyPrint Ingredients40 g grated…
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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!
















