Dishes that can stand on their own and fill you up!
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spring season means that it is time to make quiches with your favorite local ingredients! We will post different versions over the spring and summer, which will hopefully give you a few ideas. We recently got some ramps at our local farmer’s market and decided […]
“Ốc chuối đậu” which literally means “Snail banana tofu” is a very traditional Northern Vietnamese folk dish that even some people from other regions of Vietnam may not have tried. If you’re ready to graduate from our Ốc nhồi thịt to something a little more […]
“Kho” – braising is one of the easiest traditional Vietnamese cooking methods. You can use the same braising technique for just about anything- meat, fish, mushrooms, tofu, vegetables; you name it, it can be braised. Every family has a slightly different recipe for braising, but […]
Traditional Vietnamese family cooking is, at its core, incredibly healthy. Vegetables are bountiful and delicious in Vietnam, and hence are incorporated into the majority of dishes. Poaching and steaming are also commonly used methods of cooking because they allow the flavors of the ingredients to […]