An easy, yet super flavorful and fragrant soup thanks to the magic of dill. The fish is tender and the broth is tangy and umami.
Mains
Dishes that can stand on their own and fill you up!
Bún bung dọc mùng • Vietnamese giant elephant ear noodle soup
A classic Hà Nội dish with an umami and tangy pork broth. The star ingredient is dọc mùng, also known as giant elephant ear or Indian taro. This dish is usually made with several cuts of pork, but the two most important ones are ribs, specifically riblets, and ham hock.
Miến xào gà • Vietnamese stir-fried glass noodles with chicken
Simple but delicious Vietnamese glass noodles sautéed with shredded chicken, carrot, mushrooms, and green onion.
Phở gà trộn • Vietnamese dry chicken noodle bowl
Vietnamese dry chicken noodle bowl with bouncy rice noodles, tender poached chicken thighs, crunchy carrot, green papaya, roasted peanuts, fried shallots, and herbs. Served with a sweet, savory, acidic sauce and a bowl of chicken broth.
Thịt kho quesabirria tacos • Quesabirria-inspired Vietnamese braised pork tacos
I think this idea may have come to me in a dream… I love birria/quesabirria tacos. I can’t remember when I had it first, but I know it was life-changing. The tender meat, the melted cheese, and of course- the sauce!! It is truly such […]
Hachis Parmentier végétarien • French mashed potatoes and mushroom casserole
This is the vegetarian version of our beloved hachis parmentier recipe. I am making a mushroom base to replace the beef, and it turns out to be just as delicious as the meat-based recipe version.A crucial step is to make the mushrooms sweat out all […]
Bibeleskaes • Alsatian cream sauce with potatoes and charcuterie
An Alsatian specialty: a creamy sauce served with potatoes and cold cuts of your choice.
Cà chua nhồi thịt • Vietnamese pork-stuffed tomatoes
Juicy tomatoes are with the classic Vietnamese filling of pork, shiitake and wood-ear mushrooms. The result is a wonderful combination of sweetness and acidity from the tomatoes, umami from the meat, and great textures and aroma from the mushrooms.
Cuốn bò quẩy • Beef and fried dough stick rolls
Cuốn bò quẩy: a creation inspired by several Vietnamese and Chinese dishes. Rice paper rolls filled with lemongrass-marinated beef, crispy fried dough stick, cucumber, carrot, lettuce, and herbs. Served with a sweet, tangy, savory sauce.