This delicious soup is all about the goodness of using fresh ingredients. Loaded with chunks of fish, carrots, Daikon radish, tomatoes and fragrant fresh dill, it’s a simple dish you can put together very quickly. If you’re looking for a new and unique soup your family will love, this is the recipe to try! The carrots and Daikon radish are a natural sweetener for […]
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, […]
This Savory Rolled Cakes (Banh Cuon) recipe brings back fond memories of cooking with my Mom when I was a child. She would set up a station in our kitchen and we would make hundreds of these Savory Rolled Cakes to enjoy that day and to save for quick meals later. My Mom would pour the batter […]
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 […]
This classic Viet dish, Savory Steamed Rice Cakes (Banh Beo) topped with mung bean paste, toasted shrimp, and scallion oil is simply scrumptious. The cakes are delicate with a slightly chewy texture; the mashed mung bean is savory and creamy and the toasted shrimp is wonderfully crunchy. Served with the classic fish sauce dipping sauce and tangy pickles, it’s a party […]
A vegetarian’s delight, this dish with pan-fried tofu and eggplant is healthy and delicious. (Sorry, this is not the deep-fried and overly saucy dish you find in many Asian restaurants.) It’s a light and flavorful dish that allows you to enjoy the tasty goodness of fresh vegetables without all the oil and heavy sauce. This basic stir-fry is […]
Hi Friends! Lunar New Year is approaching and I am posting what to do with leftovers already. Not to rush your Lunar New Year’s festivities but if you’re like me, you make mountains of food for Lunar New Year and then have a ton of leftovers. No one wants to waste food but recycling leftovers creatively does require […]
This Jellied Pork (Thit Dong) recipe makes a delicious savory jelly of pork and vegetables set in decorative molds. If you are not familiar with this Jellied Pork dish, it may look rather unusual. What is this exactly? Meat-filled snow globes? Fossilized pork parts? Interestingly, this dish of jellied meat is not distinct to just Asian cuisine, but is […]
This no-fail recipe for Crispy Roast Pork (Thit Heo Quay) makes a perfectly puffy and crispy pork skin atop well-seasoned and juicy meat. I find most animal skins to be rather slimy and too fatty for consumption and so am not a fan. However, I break all the rules for this delectable dish. With its thick, […]
I love the simplicity of slow cooker meals and I am always looking to revamp some traditional Vietnamese dishes using an appliance most of us have. Using a slower cooker is so effortless and if you’re busy like me, every bit of time-savings is a blessing. With this easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew (Bo Kho) recipe, you can […]
