Súp bắp cua and súp măng cua are two versions of a soup that is very commonly served as an appetizer at Vietnamese parties and weddings. It is normally made with chicken stock, shredded crab meat, and corn (bắp) or white asparagus (măng tây) – […]
Author: Mai
Cá kho tộ • Claypot braised fish
“Kho tộ” refers to the Vietnamese method of braising food in a clay pot, rather than a specific combination of seasonings or flavors. This means you will find many variations of “cá kho tộ” in Vietnam- differing between regions and families. That being said, most […]
Trứng ngâm nước mắm • Fish sauce marinated eggs
A Vietnamese take on Korean mayak eggs. These jammy soft-boiled eggs are umami, sweet, and salty- with bold aromatics.
Canh khoai mỡ • Purple yam soup
The typical Vietnamese family meal consists of several communal dishes: one or two protein dishes (my family normally does 2: one lighter steamed or poached dish and one braised or sautéed dish with stronger flavors), a boiled or sautéed vegetable dish, and a bowl of […]
Bánh trôi • Sugar-filled rice flour balls
Aren’t these the cutest? They are also called “bánh trôi nước”. Bánh is the Vietnamese word for most things made with flour, trôi means float, and nước means water. These lovely sweets get their name from the fact that they are cooked in water and […]
Cánh gà chiên nước mắm • Fish sauce wings
This is HANDS DOWN my favorite way to make/eat chicken wings. Yeah, Buffalo wings are good but have you had these savory, sweet, sticky, and sinfully delicious fish sauce wings? Just look at the glaze in that photo! The wings are marinated in fish sauce, […]
Heo xào sả ớt • Lemongrass & chili sautéed pork
If you’re looking for flavors to awaken your senses and shake up your day, look no further. This dish packs a huge punch with several powerful ingredients all competing for the attention of your taste buds- yet somehow working together seamlessly. The lemongrass, along with […]
Đậu phụ rán tẩm hành • Fried tofu with sweet & savory green onion sauce
Delicious golden fried tofu doused in a sweet & savory sauce made with green onion, fish sauce (or soy sauce), and sugar.
Hến xúc bánh tráng • Sautéed baby clams with rice cracker
I love a good dip or charcuterie board, but if you want to spice up your appetizer game or win a “most unique appetizer” competition, here is a wonderful dish from Huế. My dad’s side of the family hails from Huế – the former imperial […]