This is a dish that can be made year-round but that I associate with the end of Tết or the Vietnamese new year celebrations. Dưa muối (also known as dưa chua or dưa cải chua) translates to fermented mustard greens and is a must-have side […]
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Canh cua mồng tơi • Vietnamese field crab & malabar spinach soup
Tender spinach leaves and super umami & light crab meat in a savory clear broth.
Canh bí đao • Vietnamese winter melon soup
This is another classic canh recipe. If this is the first time you’ve heard of canh, it’s the Vietnamese word for soup, but specifically Vietnamese soups that are served as part of a communal or family dinner, alongside other shared dishes. Individually served, western style […]
Canh bí đỏ • Vietnamese pumpkin soup
Tender and naturally sweet cubes of pumpkin in a clear and umami broth. This soup can be made with pork, shrimp, or even chicken!
Canh khoai mỡ – Canh khoai tím • Vietnamese purple yam soup
A bright purple, umami soup with a creamy and silky texture, super fragrant with the addition of culantro (ngò gai) and rice paddy herb (ngò om)
Canh cá thì là • Vietnamese dill fish soup
An easy, yet super flavorful and fragrant soup thanks to the magic of dill. The fish is tender and the broth is tangy and umami.