Mark this Fried Garlic (Toi Phi) recipe as a must-know if you’re a fan of Vietnamese cuisine or just love garlic! This deliciously crunchy fried garlic adds so much flavor to meats, stir-fries, noodles and rice. Sprinkle it on soups, sandwiches, savory cakes and dumplings, whatever you like. There’s no wrong way to enjoy it!
If you’re like me and enjoy hot sauce, you’ll love this recipe for homemade Chili Sauce / Hot Sauce (Tuong Ot). Warning: this Chili Sauce is next-level hot because it’s made with Ghost Peppers (also called Bhut Jolokia). These chili peppers are insanely spicy and delicious if you can take the heat. (See below for other pepper […]
I am sharing a tasty Carrot and Papaya Pickles (Ca Rot Du Du) recipe that is quick and easy to make. These refrigerator pickles are my go-to recipe and I use seasonal vegetables to enjoy homemade pickles year-round. If you haven’t tried green papaya, you’re in for a delectable treat. Green papaya is mild-tasting, crunchy […]
This easy recipe for Carrot and Chayote Pickles (Do Chua Ca Rot Su Su) is a wonderful alternative to the traditional Vietnamese Carrot and Radish Pickles (Do Chua). Chayote is a crisp and juicy fruit in the gourd family and it’s so tasty pickled. This refrigerator pickles recipe is really simple: 1) Shred the vegetables, […]
I am sharing a new recipe for with an updated video. These tasty pickles are staple condiments accompanying many classic Vietnamese dishes. Carrot and Radish Pickles are added to sandwiches, dipping sauces, rice plates, noodle bowls and salads. These popular pickles are surprisingly really easy to make. This refrigerator pickles recipe uses distilled white vinegar which […]
Ginger Fish Sauce is a tangy and sweet dipping sauce made of fresh ginger, sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice. A bit thicker than the traditional fish sauce dipping sauce, this zesty sauce is often served with chicken and duck. Bites of poultry are dipped into this amazing sauce for a flavor explosion that is […]
Crunchy, tart and slightly sweet, these Pickled Jalapenos are delicious condiments accompanying many Asian dishes. If you can’t seem to get enough of these tasty tidbits, it’s time to make some at home so there’s always plenty on-hand. This recipe is as easy as it gets with just a few ingredients. Use this versatile pickling solution to pickle any other foods […]
This Fermented Chili Tofu is a favorite with vegetarians but you don’t have to be vegetarian to enjoy it. This deliciously briny and creamy tofu, which has been equated to a soft bleu cheese, is often served as a dip for fresh vegetables or simply a flavoring for rice in place of soy sauce or fish sauce. Use it as […]
If you’ve had this tangy, spicy and slightly sweet sauce, just the thought of it should start you salivating. Made of tamarind, garlic, red chilies, lime juice, sugar and fish sauce this sauce is a unique combination of tart and sweet. A tantalizing concoction, this sauce is typically served with baked fish wrapped in rice paper and […]
If you love flavorful spice, you’ll love this easy recipe for Satay Chili Paste (Ot Sa Te). Everyone who knows me knows that I love spicy foods. I am so addicted and crave the spice so much that I often carry my favorite hot sauce around in my handbag so it’s always handy. This chili […]
