I’ve always been fascinated by the creamy, silkiness of Yampi Soup (Canh Khoai Mo). The fact that this unique slippery texture comes from a root vegetable is equally intriguing. What exactly is this mysterious vegetable? My research tells me this vegetable, called the Yampi Root, is a tuber in the yam family. It’s called by many different […]
As the weather cools I gravitate toward soupy dishes and my favorite soups always have lots of noodles like this delicious Won Ton Noodle Soup. The soup is quite eclectic with its variety of ingredients. It has hearty meat-filled dumplings, savory roast pork, succulent shrimp, leafy greens, oodles of egg noodles, sprigs of fresh herbs and a sautéed garlic topping to add the right amount […]
This Spinach and Shrimp Balls Soup (Canh Rau Spinach voi Tom Vien) recipe makes a light and healthy dish your whole family will enjoy. Forget about eating frozen overly processed shrimp balls. (They taste like rubber!) These homemade shrimp balls are easy to make and so healthy. Don’t worry if the balls aren’t perfectly round. They aren’t meant […]
Stir-Fried Seafood Noodles (Hu Tieu Xao Do Bien) is a dish made with thick rice noodles stir-fried with abundant vegetables and tasty seafood. Every time I see this scrumptious dish on a menu I have to resist ordering it because I know it’s so much better and healthier when made at home. One of my biggest […]
Often I crave my favorite Viet dishes but don’t have the time to make them as per the traditional recipes. This Steamed Minced Meat Rice Cake is one of those dishes where the prep time can be a bit daunting. Called Banh Gio, this savory cake is typically individually wrapped in banana leaves in the shape of a pyramid. Although knowing […]
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 […]
