Xôi gấc (gấc sticky rice) is a common dish on the Vietnamese Tết table- especially in the North of Vietnam. Gấc is a melon that grows throughout Southeast Asia. The seeds (those black spiky looking pieces in the photo above) are covered in a thick, […]
‘Bánh’ means cake in Vietnamese and it is a term used to refer to pretty much anything made with flour- from sponge cakes to baguettes to steamed rice cakes.‘Xèo’ is the sizzling sound the batter makes when it is poured into the skillet. Out of […]
Miến gà is a light but flavorful noodle soup, made with clear chewy noodles and chicken broth, topped with shredded chicken and mushrooms.
Deliciously crispy pieces of tofu coated in a decadent umami salted egg yolk sauce.
A light, simple, and healthy, yet flavorful and intensely comforting soup of ribs, pasta, and carrots in an umami pork rib broth.
Tender umami chicken marinated and braised with ginger, which brings warmth and flavor.
A delicious and beautiful soup containing white asparagus, crab, chicken, and quail eggs- commonly served as an appetizer during Vietnamese parties and weddings.
Skewers of minced beef seasoned with lemongrass wrapped in fragrant lá lốt – lolot/piper sarmentosum leaves.
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 […]