Often I crave my favorite Viet dishes but don’t have the time to make them as per the traditional recipes. This Steamed Minced Meat Rice Cake is one of those dishes where the prep time can be a bit daunting. Called Banh Gio, this savory cake is typically individually wrapped in banana leaves in the shape of a pyramid. Although knowing […]
Yams and sweet potatoes are loaded with Vitamin B6 & C and other health benefits and so I try to incorporate them in my cooking whenever possible. I had some leftover yams and combined it with my go-to stir-fry recipe to make this delicious Yam Hash dish. Simple and quick to make, this is a wonderful side dish to any meal. Ingredients 1/2 lb yams or sweet […]
I love the simplicity of this Clean and Lean Salad and the refreshing taste. The juicy vegetables gives this salad such great crunch. The best part is–it makes you feel good about eating something good for you! If you need some protein or want to make it a meal, add pan-fried tofu or grilled chicken. Try this delicious salad with the […]
This savory appetizer is made by quickly stir-frying baby clams with fresh herbs and serving with your favorite chips. You can also serve on crusty bread similar to bruschetta. If you’re looking for something different to try, here’s a tasty and unique dish. How about making this for your next party or get-together? Watch the video […]
Asian Pear and Goat Cheese Tartlets are one of my favorite appetizers and this recipe couldn’t be simpler. Sweet Asian pears and the slightly tangy goat cheese is a mouth-watering combination. Using store-bought puff pastry, this scrumptious appetizer can be wiped up in minutes. This recipe can easily be doubled or quadrupled (as I’ve done on multiple occasions) […]
This Vegetarian Cabbage Slaw (Goi Chay) is the meat-free version of the popular Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad. I make it using pan-cooked (not fried!) tofu. It’s a quick and delicious salad I make often for potlucks and casual get-togethers. Don’t skimp on the herbs–it’s what makes this salad so fragrant and refreshing! Watch the video […]
This recipe for Cabbage Chicken Salad (Goi Ga Bap Cai) is an easy-to-make salad you can serve as a main meal or side dish. The aroma of the Vietnamese coriander and the mint adds such freshness to this salad and the combination of shredded veggies, chicken and fish sauce dipping sauce is absolutely delicious! If you’re […]
Is there such a thing as a Vietnamese Grilled Cheese Sandwich? Well, maybe not officially…but I love bread, cheese and pate so why not put them together! I always seem to have leftover baguette and pate from making sandwiches and who doesn’t love The Laughing Cow Cheese? (The picture of this happy cow with his own cheese for earrings makes me […]
This recipe for Fresh Spring Rolls / Rice Paper Rolls with Pork and Shrimp (Goi Cuon) is the traditional Vietnamese recipe and they are not deep-fried as some people may think. They are often called “summer rolls” to differentiate them from their fried cousin, the Egg Roll (Cha Gio). These Fresh Spring Rolls / Rice […]
