Fun fact: Mai’s first ever taste of beer was through this dish as a kid. If you want a super easy and delicious appetizer or dinner idea, this is the recipe for you. These lemongrass and ginger beer-boiled shrimps take less than 15 minutes to […]
Vietnamese
Chả cá Lã Vọng • Turmeric Fish with Dill
Also known as Chả cá Thăng Long, this is a true Hà Nội dish that is almost unmatched in its flavor profile. Its place stands firm in the hearts of many Hanoians. It was also a source of confusion for me when I was younger. […]
Đậu hũ nhồi thịt • Pork-stuffed Tofu
Tofu is often seen only as a meat alternative consumed by vegetarians/vegans in the U.S., but in Vietnam, it is an ingredient beloved by all. We love tofu in al its variations and cooking methods- we have savory and sweet dishes made with tofu; we […]
Bánh bột chiên • Vietnamese fried rice cake with egg
Pieces of rice cake fried until crispy, then cooked into a flat “cake” with eggs, and doused in a sweet & tangy soy sauce.
Đậu hũ bao bố chay • Vegan stuffed tofu “burlap” sacks
Want an easy recipe that looks really impressive? Look no further! These adorable “burlap” tofu sacks are filled with pure goodness and makes a great appetizer or main! The tofu pieces are fried until crispy, stuffed with a mixture of delicious sautéed veggies, then simmered […]
Cà phê sữa đá affogato with condensed milk ice cream
A Vietnamese take on an Italian classic: condensed milk ice cream and Vietnamese coffee – Cà phê sữa đá in dessert form.
Nem rán / Chả giò • Vietnamese Fried Rolls
Crispy and delicious, these Northern-style fried rolls are filled with pork, kohlrabi, carrots, wood ear & shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, and mung bean noodles.