Deliciously crispy pieces of tofu coated in a decadent umami salted egg yolk sauce.
Author: Mai
Súp nui sườn • Ribs pasta soup
A light, simple, and healthy, yet flavorful and intensely comforting soup of ribs, pasta, and carrots in an umami pork rib broth.
Gà kho gừng • Vietnamese ginger braised chicken
Tender umami chicken marinated and braised with ginger, which brings warmth and flavor.
Súp măng cua • Vietnamese asparagus crab soup
A delicious and beautiful soup containing white asparagus, crab, chicken, and quail eggs- commonly served as an appetizer during Vietnamese parties and weddings.
Bò lá lốt • Grilled lemongrass beef in lốt leaf
Skewers of minced beef seasoned with lemongrass wrapped in fragrant lá lốt – lolot/piper sarmentosum leaves.
Bún măng vịt • Duck & bamboo noodle soup
Bún măng vịt is a dish that is little-known outside of Vietnam. A lovely broth that looks simple but is flavorful and unique; juicy and tender pieces of duck; bamboo shoots that are tender yet bring a crunch- this beautiful bowl has it all. If […]
Bánh canh giò heo • Bánh canh noodle soup with pork hock
There we go again, calling something that is neither cake nor bread “bánh”. In this case, the word “bánh” refers to the thick sheets of dough from which these noodles are cut. We have seen bánh canh compared to Japanese udon- they are thick and […]
Bánh gối • “Pillow” meat hand pies
Bánh gối, bánh xếp, bánh quai vạc- these hand pies are known by many names in Vietnam, depending on the region you’re in. But a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, and a bánh gối by any name would taste just as […]
Bún bò xào • Vietnamese sautéed beef noodle bowl
A fresh and filling bowl of bún rice vermicelli noodles loaded with fresh veggies, herbs, and sautéed beef marinated in a combination of Vietnamese seasonings, particularly lemongrass.