How to Make a Vermicelli / Thin Noodle Disk
I received lots of requests for instructions on how to make the vermicelli / thin noodle disk used in the Rice Noodle / Rice Vermicelli (Bun Tuoi) recipe I shared. I love that you enjoy DIY projects and I am happy to share the step-by-step process in this post. Making a vermicelli disk for a potato […]
Rice Noodle / Rice Vermicelli (Bun Tuoi)
Make fresh Rice Noodle or Rice Vermicelli (Bun Tuoi) at home with my easy recipe. This no-frills recipe doesn’t require a fancy pasta machine but just an inexpensive potato ricer to make the most delicious noodles. Gluten-free and healthy, these fresh noodles are simply amazing! Serve the rice noodle in your favorite noodle soups, bowls, […]
How to Freeze Green Onions / Scallions
In this post I share my easy steps for how to freeze green onions / scallions for use later. It takes no time at all and there’s no special equipment needed. Freezing green onions saves money since you’re not throwing away good food and you’ll always have delicious green onions on-hand for your favorite dishes. […]
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 […]
Fried Garlic (Toi Phi)
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!
Chili Sauce / Hot Sauce (Tuong Ot)
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 […]
Ghost Pepper / Bhut Jolokia – Dare to Eat It?
One of the hottest chili peppers in the world, the Ghost Pepper is insanely spicy and not for the faint of heart or stomach. Known also as Bhut Jolokia, Ghost Chili, Red Naga, this hybrid chili pepper originates from the Assam region in northeast India. “Bhut” means “ghost” and “Jolokia” means “chili pepper” in the […]
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 […]
Essential Mooncake Guide: Tools for Making Mooncakes
Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching and mooncakes are essential treats for celebrating this festive holiday. Making mooncakes at home isn’t difficult at all. They take a bit of time but the process is a lot of fun! There’s a touch of artistry involved but you don’t need to be a pastry chef to make beautiful mooncakes. […]
Essential Mooncake Guide: Mooncake Molds
Mooncake molds are important tools for making beautiful mooncakes. It’s from the mold that mooncakes get the imprinted designs and motifs. There are lots of different mooncake molds but which one is the best to use? In this post, Part 2 of a three-part series on mooncakes, I’ll share several basic mooncake molds plus some […]