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.
Author: Mai
Mực xào dứa • Sautéed Squid & Pineapple
An amazing combination of textures and flavors: tender and slightly chewy squid with crunchy celery; sweet and acidic pineapple pieces with umami squid.
Bánh Patê sô • Vietnamese meat pastry
Flavorful mini meat pies encased in flaky golden puff pastry. A Vietnamese creation with French roots.
Phở áp chảo • Crispy Fried Phở
Crispy fried rice noodles topped with a flavorful mixture of sautéed tender beef and vegetables. This dish satisfies those fried food cravings but is balanced and filled with veggies.
Tôm luộc bia • Vietnamese beer-boiled shrimp
Fun fact: I cannot drink lager beer without thinking about shrimp because my first ever taste of beer was eating this dish as a kid. If you want a super easy and delicious appetizer or dinner idea, this is the recipe for you. These lemongrass […]
Chả cá Lã Vọng • Turmeric Fish with Dill
Also known as Chả cá Thăng Long, this is a true Hà Nội dish that is almost unmatched in its flavor profile. Its place stands firm in the hearts of many Hanoians. It was also a source of confusion for me when I was younger. […]
Bánh bột chiên • Vietnamese fried rice cake with egg
Pieces of rice cake fried until crispy, then cooked into a flat “cake” with eggs, and doused in a sweet & tangy soy sauce.
Nem rán / Chả giò • Vietnamese Fried Rolls
Crispy and delicious, these Northern-style fried rolls are filled with pork, kohlrabi, carrots, wood ear & shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, and mung bean noodles.