This easy recipe for Thai Basil Chicken makes a delectable chicken dish with red bell peppers, onions and fragrant herbs in 30 minutes or less. Quick to prep and easy to cook, it’s a wonderful option for a busy weekday meal.
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Tofu in Black Bean Sauce (Dau Hu Sot Tuong Den)
This Tofu in Black Bean Sauce recipe is a vegetarian dish that is flavorful, healthy and easy to make. Soft tofu is cooked in a savory and spicy black bean sauce to make a tantalizing dish that is simple yet satisfying. Learn the trick for making tofu silky. This quick method takes just a few […]
Stuffed Tomatoes (Ca Chua Nhoi Thit)
In this scrumptious Stuffed Tomatoes dish, juicy ripe tomatoes are filled with lightly seasoned ground pork and cooked in a zesty sauce. The best part about this dish: you make it using a single skillet. How’s that for one pot cooking?! Easy to prep and cook, you can enjoy a healthy and hearty dish in […]
Square Sticky Rice and Mung Bean Cakes / Lunar New Year Cake (Banh Chung) – Instant Pot Recipe
This Instant Pot recipe for Square Sticky Rice and Mung Bean Cakes (Banh Chung) is an essential Lunar New Year dish. Celebrating the new year would not be complete without these delicious savory cakes made of mung bean and pork filling encased in glutinous rice. Wrapped in banana leaves and artfully tied with colorful string, […]
Asian-Style Stuffed Cornish Game Hens
Tasty Cornish game hens are marinated with a sweet and savory Asian sauce, stuffed with a bean thread noodle, pork and vegetable medley and then roasted to juicy perfection in this mouth-watering dish. Say “Goodbye” to plain and boring chicken and “Hello” to this scrumptious dish bursting with Asian flavors and eye-popping appeal. This easy-to-make dish is […]
Crab and Salted Egg Yolks Meatloaf (Cha Cua Trung Muoi)
Savory and delicious, this dish has all the bold flavors we love–tender crab, briny eggs, springy noodles and vegetables plus it’s a cinch to make with this no-fail recipe. What can be better than a hearty meatloaf dish for those busy nights when you need a hot and tasty dish that is easy to prepare and cook? Steaming the […]
5-Spice Beef and Broccoli
This stir-fry with crunchy broccoli and tender marinated beef is a scrumptious dish that beats any restaurant version. The recipe is simple, healthy and you can make this dish in less time than it takes to order take-out. Just some fresh ingredients and pantry staples are all that’s needed to whip up this amazing dish. Give it a try! Notes on the […]
Vegetable Curry (Ca Ri Chay)
Vegetarian’s Delight! This Vietnamese-style curry is loaded with hearty vegetables–potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, red bell pepper and onions and cooked in a savory sauce infused with flavorful curry spices, aromatic lemongrass and creamy coconut milk. Perfectly balanced, it’s not overly rich or heavy. Whether you’re a vegetarian or just looking for a meat-free meal, this […]
Braised Tofu and Mushrooms (Dau Hu Kho Nam)
Healthy eating is made easy with this delicious dish of pan-fried tofu cooked in a light and savory sauce. The firm tofu and assorted fresh mushrooms are full of flavor and texture making this dish really hearty and satisfying. Whether you’re a strict vegetarian or like to enjoy an occasional meat-free meal, this is a recipe […]
Steamed Pork Roll (Cha Lua / Gio Lua)
This easy recipe for Steamed Pork Roll (Cha Lua / Gio Lua) makes a seasoned, finely-ground pork wrapped in aromatic banana leaves and then delicately steamed to perfection. Also known as Vietnamese Ham, Steamed Pork Roll is a popular ingredient in sandwiches and many Asian dishes. This easy, no-fail recipe shares all the tips and tricks for making this […]