This delicious Lemongrass Pepper Chicken (Ga Xao Xa Ot) Instant Pot recipe is quick and easy and just the right choice for busy days when you don’t have much time to cook. Healthy boneless skinless chicken is marinated with savory sauces and fragrant lemongrass along with nutrient-packed red peppers. Everything is cooked in the Instant […]
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Caramelized Pork and Eggs (Thit Kho Trung) – Instant Pot Recipe
This Instant Pot recipe for Caramelized Pork and Eggs (Thit Kho Trung) is quick and easy to make and tastes just as good as the slow-cooked version. Coated with a homemade caramel sauce, meaty chunks of pork are pressure cooked with hard-boiled eggs in a sweet and savory sauce. Infused with coconut water and fish […]
Chicken Curry (Ca Ri Ga) – Instant Pot Recipe
This Instant Pot Chicken Curry (Ca Ri Ga) recipe is the perfect busy day meal. A Vietnamese-style curry, this flavorful dish features tender chicken and hearty root vegetables in a creamy sauce infused with lemongrass and aromatic spices. Sound complicated? Not at all! It’s really easy to make in the Instant Pot. Simply prep the […]
Sweet and Sour Shrimp (Tom Xao Chua Ngot)
This Sweet and Sour Shrimp (Tom Xao Chua Ngot) recipe is healthy, hearty and can be made in less time than it takes to get take-out delivered to your house. Juicy shrimp, pineapples chunks and fresh vegetables are stir-fried in a homemade sauce to make this flavorful, sweet and tangy dish. The steps to make Sweet […]
Shredded Pork Skin (Bi Heo)
Shredded Pork Skin (Bi Heo) is a classic Vietnamese restaurant dish and with this easy recipe, you can make it at home. Thinly sliced pork skin and marinated pork are tossed with roasted rice powder and fried garlic to make a flavorful and aromatic dish. Serve the Shredded Pork Skin with other tasty dishes like […]
Egg Meatloaf (Cha Trung) – Instant Pot Recipe
Yum, Pin, or save this Instant Pot Egg Meatloaf (Cha Trung) recipe because it’s sure to become your favorite. I’ve revamped a classic Vietnamese dish so it can be made using everyone’s favorite electric pressure cooker, the Instant Pot. Wouldn’t you know it, it’s super easy to make and the results are amazing.
Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops (Suon Nuong Xa)
Make juicy and flavorful Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops (Suon Nuong Xa) with this easy recipe. Marinated with a simple homemade sauce, these lemongrass infused pork chops are fragrant, savory and delicately sweet. Lemongrass adds amazing freshness and flavor to pork chops. The homemade marinade is really easy to make with just a few fresh ingredients […]
Braised Black Pepper Pork (Thit Kho Tieu)
This Braised Black Pepper Pork (Thit Kho Tieu) recipe is a classic Vietnamese dish. Tender marinated pork is cooked in a deliciously savory and sweet sauce. If you’re familiar with the robustness of Vietnamese braised/kho dishes, just thinking of these flavors should have you drooling. Braised Black Pepper Pork is a simple dish with just […]
Vietnamese Meatballs (Xiu Mai)
This recipe for Vietnamese Meatballs (Xiu Mai) is a pure comfort-food dish. The tender pork meatballs are flavorful and have delicious crunch from the jicama. Cooked in a homemade tomato sauce, these hearty meatballs are absolutely mouth-watering. Super-versatile, the meatballs can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a small meal or an appetizer. Serve the Vietnamese […]
Sticky Rice Dumplings (Banh It Tran)
Here’s an easy-to-follow recipe for Sticky Rice Dumplings (Banh It Tran), a popular Vietnamese savory dumpling often enjoyed as a snack or small bite. Vietnamese cuisine is replete with snack foods, small bites and casual eats and these savory dumplings are some of the heartiest and most addicting treats. The glutinous dumplings are filled with […]