If you’re looking for a good rich dessert, something fried and crispy is always welcome. This recipe for sesame balls (Vietnamese bánh cam) will satisfy your snack cravings with a golden and crispy outer dough made from glutinous rice, filled with sweet mung beans and covered with white sesame seeds. […]
Lemongrass is impossible to ignore on those heavy summer nights. With mosquitoes waiting for the smallest opening, lemongrass essential oil was once the ultimate weapon to keep them at bay. Highly fragrant, lemongrass is not only an excellent repellent against these tiny pests, but also an indispensable ingredient to keep […]
This Vietnamese take on a popular Southeast Asian cured pork is spicy, salty, and bursting with the tangy, fiery, and aromatic flavors of raw garlic, chilies, and pepper. It’s a real treat. Nem Chua: What Is It? Ah, nem chua! This little gem of Vietnamese charcuterie really knows how to […]
Nuoc cham, also known as nem sauce, is a flavorful and versatile Vietnamese condiment. When you think of many Vietnamese dishes, it is hard to imagine enjoying them without a little nuoc cham on the side! Yes, even though in France nước chấm is often associated with a single version, […]
Do chua is essentially pickled carrots and daikon. It is a staple of Vietnamese cuisine and can be used in countless ways. But this sweet-and-sour vegetable condiment is most often tucked into the iconic Vietnamese sandwich, the banh mi. The vegetables are sliced, brined, and ready to eat almost right […]
A simple, delicious recipe for Vietnamese bánh mì At dawn, the first thing you hear in Ho Chi Minh City is the dull crack of a still-warm baguette splitting open. A puff of steam escapes, carrying aromas of buttery pâté, rendered pork fat, and fresh cilantro—a signal to cooks, commuters, […]
Bánh Cuốn make the perfect warm-weather dish! These delightfully light Vietnamese rice rolls are filled with a simple, savory pork mixture. Serve them fresh with plenty of crisp greens and crunchy toppings for an incredible burst of flavors and textures, especially when you dip each roll into a good homemade […]
What is Phở? Phở (pronounced “feuh”) is a Vietnamese noodle soup that is often made with beef and deliciously garnished with fresh bean sprouts, basil and chillies. It’s THE classic of Vietnamese cuisine. I’m absolutely passionate about this extraordinary soup, characterized by its intensely fragrant broth, offering a veritable explosion […]
The caramelized pork, or thịt kho, is one of the most well-known dishes in Vietnamese cuisine, after phở or spring rolls. This dish combines the taste of caramel and nước mắm. The pork can sometimes be replaced with fish or beef for an original recipe. In any case, this type […]
The best luc lac shaking beef recipe, accompanied by its Vietnamese tomato rice and a delicious dipping sauce Also called beef loc lac. The shaking beef recipe is one of the most famous dishes originating from Vietnam. The recipe is not only super simple but also has a freshness rarely […]
