Tortoise Cake – Bánh Quy Rùa
Recipe: Tortoise Cake – Bánh Quy RùaBy Helen Le Published: September 30, 2018Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 10 (2-3 Servings)In Vietnamese, banh quy also means cookies, so some might be mistaken by the name of this. The Banh Quy I am making…
Steamed Rice Cake w/ Toppings – Bánh đúc nóng
Recipe: Steamed Rice Cake w/ Toppings – Bánh đúc nóngBy Helen Le Published: September 26, 2018Prep: 30 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 1 hr 10 minsYield: 2-3 ServingsBánh đúc is a Vietnamese steamed rice cake. It could be sweet or savoury. In Southern Vietnam, there is…
Shrimps coated in salted egg yolk- Tôm chiên trứng muối
Recipe: Shrimps coated in salted egg yolk- Tôm chiên trứng muốiBy Helen Le Published: April 29, 2018Prep: 15 minsCook: 20 minsReady In: 35 minsYield: 1 (2-3 Servings)Shrimps coated in salted egg yolk is a savoury dish, great to serve as an appetizer or simply with…
Vietnamese yogurt- Sữa chua
Recipe: Vietnamese yogurt- Sữa chuaBy Helen Le Published: April 29, 2018Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 10-20Vietnamese yogurt (da ua or sua chua) is smooth and silky with a creamy texture and light consistency. It has a perfect balance of sweet and sour…
Mango Salad- Gỏi xoài
Recipe: Mango Salad- Gỏi xoài By Helen Le Published: April 28, 2018Prep: 10 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 25 minsYield: 1 (3-4 Servings)A colorful and flavorful appetizer is a great start for any meal. And mango salad is definitely one of the best choices you can…
Coconut Flan – Bánh Flan Dừa
Recipe: Coconut Flan – Bánh Flan DừaBy Helen Le Published: April 28, 2018Prep: 20 minsCook: 40 minsReady In: 60 minsYield: 10 (3-4 Servings)Flan or Crème caramel is one of the foods brought to Vietnam by the French I suppose. It is rich, creamy and delicious….
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…
Beef Tendon and Green Fruit Salad- Gỏi Gân Bò Hoa Quả Xanh
Recipe: Beef Tendon and Green Fruit Salad- Gỏi Gân Bò Hoa Quả XanhBy Helen Le Published: February 6, 2018Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 10 minsYield: 3-4 ServingsBeef Tendon and Green Fruit is one of the most delicious salads in Vietnam. It is…
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…
About me
