Here’s a delicious pickled vegetables recipe made with bean sprouts, carrots, green scallions and chives. Not as tart as most pickles, they are satisfyingly crunchy and quite refreshing. Serve these pickled beans sprouts as an appetizer or as a side dish with your favorite savory dishes. These pickles are often the companion dish for Braised Pork and Eggs. […]
I love the simplicity of this Clean and Lean Salad and the refreshing taste. The juicy vegetables gives this salad such great crunch. The best part is–it makes you feel good about eating something good for you! If you need some protein or want to make it a meal, add pan-fried tofu or grilled chicken. Try this delicious salad with the […]
This Vegetarian Cabbage Slaw (Goi Chay) is the meat-free version of the popular Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad. I make it using pan-cooked (not fried!) tofu. It’s a quick and delicious salad I make often for potlucks and casual get-togethers. Don’t skimp on the herbs–it’s what makes this salad so fragrant and refreshing! Watch the video […]
This tasty recipe for Cellophane Noodle Veggie Stir Fry (Bun Tau Xao) is gluten-free and loaded with healthy veggies and hearty noodles. In my recipe I use bean thread noodle which is made from mung beans. You can use other wheat-free noodles made from potato or tapioca starch as well.
This recipe for Cabbage Chicken Salad (Goi Ga Bap Cai) is an easy-to-make salad you can serve as a main meal or side dish. The aroma of the Vietnamese coriander and the mint adds such freshness to this salad and the combination of shredded veggies, chicken and fish sauce dipping sauce is absolutely delicious! If you’re […]
In the quest for gluten-free alternatives to pasta, I discovered quinoa (pronounced “KEEN-wah”). Packed with protein and fiber, it’s good for you and easy to make. I cook quinoa similarly to how I cook rice. First, rinse the quinoa of its grit. The grain is pretty fine so it’s difficult to wash and drain like rice. I […]
Carrot and Radish Pickles (Do Chua) are staple Vietnamese condiments and this easy refrigerator pickle recipe is so easy. This dynamic duo accompanies every Vietnamese rice plate and banh mi/baguette sandwich.
