A rice paper roll filled with shrimp and pork, grilled over charcoal and served with a thick peanut-tamarind sauce. Smoke curls up from a brazier on the street corner, and the smell of grilled rice paper stops you in your tracks. A piping-hot roll is lifted from the skewer, wrapped […]
Nems, or chả giò, are an incredibly popular and delicious appetizer. If you eat at Vietnamese restaurants, you’ve probably already tried these crispy little wonders. After reading this article, you’ll be able to make them yourself at home! Nems, or chả giò: what are they? Nems are fried spring rolls […]
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 […]
Savory Vietnamese rice paper rolls filled with sautéed jicama, egg, Chinese sausage, and fresh herbs, served with a creamy hoisin-peanut sauce. In Ho Chi Minh City’s 5th district, a vendor lifts a translucent sheet of rice paper, swishes it through warm water with a practiced flick, then tucks in glossy […]
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 […]
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