This is my Mom’s Egg Rolls (Cha Gio/Nem Ran) recipe and I have to say, these egg rolls are the best I’ve tasted. (Thanks Mom!) I like the balance of meat–pork and shrimp, and vegetables in the filling. This recipe uses carrots which is quite common. The taro root is a differentiating ingredient and adds a […]
Pickled Mustard Greens (Dua Cai Chua)Pickled Mustard Greens (Dua Cai Chua) are wonderful condiments and this easy recipe shares how to make these delicious homemade pickles. Mustard greens are sturdy vegetables and so are really great for pickling. When pickled just right they are crispy and satisfyingly tart. My Mom use to make jars and jars […]
This simple stir-fry is one that can be made quickly and is a tasty addition to any meal. You’ve probably seen chayote at your grocery store and wondered what to do with this pear-shaped vegetable or simply over-looked it because it looks like a fruit but is stocked in the produce section next to the squashes and gourds. […]
Most of my favorite dishes are sans meat and given the choice, I will pick a meat-free dish the majority of the time. And so, I am always looking for delicious and easy to make vegetarian dishes. My love of veggies and stir-frying makes this Sweet and Sour Tofu Stir-Fry one of my go-to dishes. […]
These French-inspired savory hot pastry pies are filled with ground meat and vegetables and then baked to a beautiful golden brown color. The typical recipe uses ground pork with a puff pastry dough. My version is a lighter and healthier option. Any ground meat works well in this recipe but I especially like lean ground turkey or chicken. I […]
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 […]
Yams and sweet potatoes are loaded with Vitamin B6 & C and other health benefits and so I try to incorporate them in my cooking whenever possible. I had some leftover yams and combined it with my go-to stir-fry recipe to make this delicious Yam Hash dish. Simple and quick to make, this is a wonderful side dish to any meal. Ingredients 1/2 lb yams or sweet […]
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.
