This is my version of the classic Vietnamese dish Ga Ro Ti using the essential Vodka 5-Spice Marinade. There are many variations for making this scrumptious dish with some opting to bake it. That technique is good too but I like the pan-cook method because it’s faster and I can easily thicken the marinade into a rich caramelly […]
This classic dish (a favorite for Tet/Lunar New Year) is typically made by caramelizing sugar into a thick syrup and then cooking the pork and eggs slow and low until the pork is super tender. My recipe shortcut is to use Coca-Cola in place of the caramel which can be a bit tricky to make. (I’ve burned my share of sugar making this in the […]
This is my spin on classic white cake in attempts to reduce the high sugar and fat content in most recipes. My recipe short-cut starts with a package of store-bought white cake mix and includes healthier ingredient substitutions. The recipe started out as an experiment and after several tries, I think I’ve perfected it! The results–a […]
This hearty Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup (Canh Kho Qua) soup recipe celebrates bitterness. In Vietnamese cuisine, bitterness is not a bad thing but a fundamental food taste. And so, many Vietnamese dishes incorporate certain vegetables or herbs with a distinct bitter taste. Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup is made by coring bitter melon and filling it with a ground […]
Here’s a simple, no-fail recipe for Vietnamese Egg Meatloaf, often called Egg Cake. In this recipe twist, I show you how to bake the meatloaf instead of steaming it. It’s really easy and the Egg Meatloaf comes out moist and delicious. By the way, this meat mixture is really versatile and used as a filling in many Vietnamese dishes […]
This recipe for hearty Vietnamese-style chicken curry and vegetables using a slow cooker will become one of your favorites because of the simplicity. Prep everything the night before and refrigerate. Prior to leaving for work, put everything in the slow cooker and let it works its magic. When you get home, thicken the curry. During the last […]
Sweet and savory Roast Pork (Thit Xa Xiu) is a must-have and must-know recipe for all Asian food lovers. Roast pork is used as an ingredient in many Asian dishes from stir-fries and noodle soups to sandwiches and steamed buns. Learn this easy Roast Pork (Thit Xa Xiu) recipe and you have a healthy alternative to […]
I love the simplicity of Crock Pot cooking and so decided to take one of my favorite Viet dishes for a little recipe re-do. These meatballs are delicious and so easy to make with a slow cooker. You can’t go wrong with Crock Pot cooking; it’s super forgiving! Even if you cook the meatballs a bit longer than […]
