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 […]
Delicious golden fried tofu doused in a sweet & savory sauce made with green onion, fish sauce (or soy sauce), and sugar.
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 […]
A delicious Hà Nội speciality: a warm savory rice flour pudding topped with ground pork, mushrooms, crispy fried shallots, herbs, and a tangy savory sauce.
A bowl of “canh” – soup (often vegetable-heavy) is a necessity for a traditional Vietnamese dinner. We eat bits of the soup in between other dishes at the table and particularly at the end when we pour the broth over the last bit of rice […]
A Northern Vietnamese noodle soup that looks deceptively simple with its neat sections of toppings: shredded poached chicken, giò lụa (Vietnamese pork roll), fried egg, shiitake mushrooms, ruốc tôm (shrimp floss), and herbs. Like with Korean japchae, each component of bún thang is prepared separately […]
If you grew up in a family that’s anything like mine, you don’t know how to cook for fewer than 5 people and you have a fridge full of leftovers after Tết. This year, with everything going on, my mom told me she and my […]
Unique yet comforting soup with dried bamboo and pork ribs/trotters. A well-loved dish for Tết/Lunar New Year, especially in Northern Vietnam.
Crunchy and tangy balanced with a hint of pepperiness, these Vietnamese pickled mustard greens are the perfect accompaniment to your dinner, especially during Tết.