From guacamole to avocado toast, it’s no secret that the avocado is well-loved in the US. As of 2021, the per capita consumption of avocado in the US is about 4 kilos / 9 pounds per year! Avocados are not eaten as much in Vietnam, […]
Month: July 2022
Bánh giầy • Steamed glutinous rice cake
Made from glutinous rice, it is soft and chewy – the texture is similar to but thicker than that of Japanese mochi. Commonly served with pork sausage or pork floss.
Financier • French almond “gold bar” cake
‘Financier’ is a small French almond cake flavored with brown butter. The name comes from its traditional shape (which looks like a bar of gold) and its golden color from the brown butter. Of course if you have traditional financier trays, that would be ideal- […]