Look no further than this fried tofu with salted egg sauce if you need an easy recipe that will wow your family and friends. The salted duck egg is an incredible ingredient that is treasured in several Asian cuisines- including Vietnamese. The golden yolk, in […]
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Dishes that can stand on their own and fill you up!
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 • Ginger braised chicken
Growing up, this was a dish that frequently appeared on the dinner table in Mai’s family. Simple and low effort, but incredibly flavorful- this ginger braised chicken is a winning recipe for weekdays. The chicken is juicy and tender, while the bold ginger flavor warms […]
Blanquette d’agneau • Lamb blanquette
Another classic of French cuisine, ‘blanquette’ is a ragout/stew that is most commonly known in its veal version.However, we offer here this variant made with local lamb shoulders from our farmers’ market, and the meat was still as tender as we expected. Once all the […]
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.
Hachis Parmentier • French mashed potatoes and beef casserole
One of the most iconic French classics, ‘hachis Parmentier’ originated in Paris in the early 20th century and was named after French pharmacist and nutritionist Antoine Parmentier who helped popularize potato crops a century before when the country was fighting famine. The soft and creamy […]
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 […]
Omelette baveuse • Runny omelette
We are back with a French classic that most of you already know and may guessed by the picture: the French ‘omelette’. This runny version is one of Maxime’s favorite quick dishes that remind him of his childhood. As you will see in our recipe […]