A complete, deeply satisfying Vietnamese cơm tấm: marinated grilled pork chops, bì (shredded pork skin and pork), steamed chả trứng, pickles, and nước mắm dipping sauce, with an optional fried egg. The smoky aroma of grilled pork hovers over pale, slightly grainy rice. Soon it’s glossed with the bright green […]
Savor these irresistible squares of fried rice cake, served with crisp pickles and a sweet-and-tangy sauce, Vietnamese street-food style. On a large cast-iron griddle, blocks of rice starch sizzle and turn deep golden brown. The vendor often cracks a duck egg (or a chicken egg) on top: the yolk spreads, […]
An icon of Vietnamese cuisine, this broth‑fragrant chicken rice served with pickled vegetables strikes a perfect balance between richness and freshness. Turmeric rice still steaming, its grains glossed with chicken fat. Slices of chicken crowned with a tuft of rau răm. A bright, garlicky fish sauce; chiles and lime to lift the […]
These double-coated banana fritters, perfumed with coconut milk, have a custardy center and an ultra-crispy crust. The sizzle of hot oil briefly drowns out the roar of traffic. A wire skimmer lifts a raft of golden, crispy, caramelized fritters with ragged-edged crusts. One bite through that delicate shell releases a […]
Discover this sizzling Vietnamese classic of thinly sliced pan-seared beef, sunny-side-up eggs, and warm pâté, perfect for dipping with a crisp baguette. A server approaches with a smile and a friendly warning. He sets down a small individual cast-iron skillet that sizzles so loudly it even drowns out the hum […]
A delicious recipe for traditional Vietnamese steamed omelet that is as simple as it is comforting Today, we’re exploring an unusual Vietnamese recipe that’s almost unknown in France. A delicious mixture of egg, mushrooms, and meat, all steamed for a hassle-free preparation and a comforting result. What is Chả trứng […]
A recipe as surprising as it is comforting for a traditional bitter melon soup that’s different from what we’re used to eating in restaurants Here’s a recipe you won’t often see on Instagram! While others show you super spicy or cheese-filled noodles, on my site we savor bitter melon, also […]
A Delicious Traditional Vietnamese Chicken Curry Recipe Much Better Than at the Restaurant Today we’re diving back into Vietnamese cuisine to create a traditional, family-style, and comforting curry. Unlike Indian curries, this curry is rather mild like Japanese curry (if you can’t handle spice, omit the Thai chilies) and quick […]
This Vietnamese dessert made with coconut milk, deliciously rich and creamy, will be ideal to satisfy your sweet cravings or to serve as a surprising dessert to crown a worthy Asian meal What is Chè Chuối? As usual with Vietnamese dishes, I love to start by breaking down the name. […]
A traditional recipe for the most delicious noodle soup in Vietnamese cuisine
