This White Sugar Sponge Cake / Chinese Honeycomb Cake (Banh Bo Nguoi Hoa) recipe makes scrumptious snack cakes just like the ones in the Chinatown bakeries. I’ve loved White Sugar Sponge Cake as a child and whenever we went to our local Chinatown, I would beg my Mom to buy this treat for me. White […]
This gluten-free recipe for Vietnamese Donuts (Banh Cam Banh Vong) makes amazingly crispy donuts with a delightful sugar glaze. If you love decadent fried treats (and who doesn’t?), this is a must-try recipe. The donuts have a really unique texture. They are crispy on the outside, softy and chewy on the inside–similar to crusty and chewy […]
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, […]
This Pandan Jelly Dessert (Che Banh Lot) recipe features silky jelly served with crushed ice, palm sugar syrup and coconut sauce. The worm-shaped Pandan jelly is deliciously slippery with a slightly chewy texture making it a whole lot of fun to eat. The refreshing sweet treat is especially thirst-quenching on a hot summer day.
Rice Flour vs. Glutinous Rice Flour – What are the Differences? I get this question a lot, and so, I am sharing this post to explain the differences between Rice Flour and Glutinous Rice Flour, the common brands available, how they are used in cooking, and when they can be substituted in recipes. Also, to help […]
This Honeycomb Cake – Eggless / Vegetarian Recipe (Banh Bo Nuong Chay) is a must-try if you love baked Honeycomb Cake (Banh Bo Nuong) but want to avoid the eggs. You are guaranteed a deliciously spongy and chewy cake with lots of honeycomb with this straightforward recipe. If you’ve struggled with making Honeycomb Cake in […]
Here’s an easy-to-follow recipe for Sticky Rice Dumplings (Banh It Tran), a popular Vietnamese savory dumpling often enjoyed as a snack or small bite. Vietnamese cuisine is replete with snack foods, small bites and casual eats and these savory dumplings are some of the heartiest and most addicting treats. The glutinous dumplings are filled with […]
This recipe for Steamed Coconut Rice Cake with Toasted Shrimp Flakes (Banh Duc Tom Chay) is the ultimate savory snack food. The simple rice flour batter is infused with creamy coconut milk and steamed into a delicious light cake. Sprinkled with abundant savory toppings: scallion oil, fried onions and toasted shrimp flakes and served with […]
These Pandan Waffles (Banh Kep La Dua) are far from ordinary! Made from a batter using creamy coconut milk and fragrant Pandan flavoring, the waffles are cooked until golden brown. They are deliciously crispy on the outside, soft and slightly chewy on the inside and perfectly sweet. Make these amazing Pandan Waffles and enjoy them for breakfast or […]
With this easy recipe, you can make Steamed Rice Cakes and Pork Roll (Banh Day / Giay), thick-sliced pork roll layered between two steamed glutinous rice cakes, in no time at all. Call it a Vietnamese sandwich, the Steamed Rice Cakes and Pork Roll (Banh Day / Giay) are tasty treats and full of flavor and fun […]
