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 […]
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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 […]
Bánh gối • “Pillow” meat hand pies
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 […]
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 […]
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 • Vietnamese sautéed beef noodle bowl
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.
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.