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Puffy Golden Perfection: Fried Breadsticks (Dau Chao Quay / Youtiao / Patongka) | recipe from runawayrice.com

Fried Breadsticks (Dau Chao Quay)

This delectable Fried Breadsticks (Dau Chao Quay) recipe is made of a simple dough deep-fried to golden perfection. Puffy and crispy on the outside, chewy and airy on the inside, these uniquely conjoined Fried Breadsticks are amazing hot and fresh. If you’ve always wanted to learn this Fried Breadsticks recipe or have struggled with making these tasty […]

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Clear Shrimp and Pork Dumplings (Banh Bot Loc Tran) | recipe from runawayrice.com

Clear Shrimp and Pork Dumplings (Banh Bot Loc Tran)

Savory and sweet shrimp and pork encased in a translucent and chewy dumpling skin make these some of the best dumplings around. A popular snack food, these scrumptious Clear Shrimp and Pork Dumplings (Banh Bot Loc Tran) are completely addicting. The combination of chewy and slippery dumpling skin filled with flavorful meat morsels and then dipped in a sweet fish sauce […]

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Crab Noodle Soup (Bun Rieu)

Crab Noodle Soup (Bun Rieu)

This hearty Crab Noodle Soup is a plethora of wonderful ingredients, flavors and textures–savory seafood patties are cooked in a light tomato stock with fried tofu and crab claws and then served over springy rice vermicelli along with abundant fresh herbs, beans sprouts and split water spinach stems. Don’t be daunted by all of the […]

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Cassava Cake (Banh Khoai Mi Nuong) - Popular Vietnamese Sweet Treat | recipe from runawayrice.com

Cassava Cake (Banh Khoai Mi Nuong)

Deliciously starchy cassava (yuca or manioc) is combined with creamy coconut milk and fragrant mung bean to make this scrumptious Cassava Cake (Banh Khoai Mi Nuong). My recipe makes a simple batter that when baked yields a golden cake that is moist, slightly chewy and just sweet enough. Cut the cake into small pieces and enjoy as finger-food. It makes a […]

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Delicious Crispy Noodle with Stir-Fried Beef, Shrimp and Vegetables/Bird's Nest Crispy Noodle | recipe from runawayrice.com

Crispy Noodle and Beef Stir-Fry (Mi Xao Gion/Don)

In this scrumptious dish, thin egg noodles are transformed into crispy golden nests, piled high with savory stir-fried beef, shrimp and crunchy vegetables and then topped with a light gravy. The combination of crispy noodle and savory stir-fry is full of flavor, texture and simply mouth-watering. This dish is a restaurant favorite because it seems too complicated to make but that’s just not the case. […]

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A Vietnamese Sandwich (Banh Day)--Vietnamese ham layered between sticky rice cakes | recipe from runawayrice.com

Steamed Rice Cakes and Pork Roll (Banh Day / Giay)

With this easy recipe, you can make Steamed Rice Cakes and Pork Roll (Banh Day / Giay), thick-sliced pork roll layered between two steamed glutinous rice cakes, in no time at all. Call it a Vietnamese sandwich, the Steamed Rice Cakes and Pork Roll (Banh Day / Giay) are tasty treats and full of flavor and fun […]

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Red Velvet Cupcakes - Indulge Your Loved One! | recipe from runawayrice.com

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

With gorgeous red color, these super moist and fluffy Red Velvet Cupcakes topped with luscious swirls of cream cheese frosting are simply delicious. This recipe is just in time for Valentine’s Day and making these scrumptious cupcakes is the perfect way to pamper your special someone with a decadent sweet treat. After all, who doesn’t love cupcakes?! 🙂

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Tender Pork Spare Ribs in a Sweet and Sour Sauce--this dish is amazingly good and so simple to make!

Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs (Suon Xao Chua Ngot)

This dish of pork spare ribs cooked with a zesty sweet and sour sauce, bell peppers and sweet onions is a wonderfully comforting and satisfying.  It’s easy to make and you can serve this delicious stir-fry over rice for a simple meal or pair with a hearty soup for a truly belly-warming Vietnamese meal.  Enjoy! Notes on the Recipe, […]

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Steamed Layer Cake (Banh Da Lon) - The ultimate finger food! These are such yummy little treats. | recipe from runawayrice.com

Steamed Layer Cake (Banh Da Lon)

Mildly sweet with a chewy and sticky texture, this scrumptious steamed layer cake is a popular sweet treat that can be found in almost every Vietnamese bakery and grocery store.  The cake has such visual appeal with its vivid green and yellow layers and if you’ve ever wondered how this cake is made, wonder no more friends!  This post takes you […]

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Deep-fried to golden perfection, these fish patties are amazing!

Fish Cakes (Cha Ca)

If you’re not a big fish fan because of the ‘fishy’ taste or smell, these fish cakes are the perfect compromise.  The fish is lightly seasoned, processed into a smooth paste and can then be fried, steamed or baked.  You will love how amazing these cakes taste with their unique, springy texture.  The best part is they are […]

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