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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]