I think this idea may have come to me in a dream… I love birria/quesabirria tacos. I can’t remember when I had it first, but I know it was life-changing. The tender meat, the melted cheese, and of course- the sauce!! It is truly such […]
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Thịt kho tàu • Vietnamese caramel braised pork
If phở is the most iconic restaurant Vietnamese dish, thịt kho is probably the most iconic home cooked Vietnamese meal. It is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and fatty. “Kho” is the quintessential Vietnamese cooking method of braising food low and slow- traditionally in […]
Nước hàng/nước màu • Vietnamese caramel braising sauce
Wonder what is the secret sauce to beautiful Vietnamese braised dishes like Thịt Kho Tàu or Cá Kho Tộ? “Kho” is the Vietnamese cooking method of braising food low and slow- traditionally in a clay pot. You can kho meat, fish, tofu, veggies- really anything! […]
Cá kho tộ • Claypot braised fish
“Kho tộ” refers to the Vietnamese method of braising food in a clay pot, rather than a specific combination of seasonings or flavors. This means you will find many variations of “cá kho tộ” in Vietnam- differing between regions and families. That being said, most […]