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 […]
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Dishes that can stand on their own and fill you up!
Quiche de printemps • Spring time quiche
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 • Snail stew with green bananas & tofu
“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 […]
Nấm kho tiêu chay • Vegan peppery braised mushrooms
“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 […]
Bắp cải cuộn thịt • Vietnamese pork cabbage rolls
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 […]
Tomates farcies • Baked pork-stuffed tomatoes
With the weather turning cold again after a few warm days early March, we desperately wanted a glimpse of summer. It seems like every culture has figured out that tomatoes are perfect for stuffing, and the French are no exception! Tomates farcies bring Maxime deep […]
Ốc nhồi thịt • Stuffed snails
Appreciation for snails is a culinary similarity between the French and Vietnamese. Although, Vietnam definitely wins in the different types of snails consumed and variety different dishes! Boiled, sautéed, braised, cooked in noodle soups- you name it! Restaurants dedicated to snails are beloved institutions in […]
Bún bò xào • Sautéed beef noodle bowl
When you want a quick and healthy Vietnamese meal without compromising flavor, this sautéed beef dry noodle bowl is the solution. All you need to do is let the sliced beef marinate while you cook the bún noodles and prep the toppings & herbs. When […]
Mực xào dứa / Nấm xào dứa • Sautéed Squid/Mushrooms & Pineapple
This is one of Mai’s favorite dishes for a weekday family dinner. Squid and pineapple may sound like a strange combination of ingredients (is it stranger than pineapple and ham though?), but it works incredibly well. The pineapple provides a bright sweetness and acidity, which […]