Juicy tomatoes are with the classic Vietnamese filling of pork, shiitake and wood-ear mushrooms. The result is a wonderful combination of sweetness and acidity from the tomatoes, umami from the meat, and great textures and aroma from the mushrooms.
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Canh cà bung • Vietnamese eggplant soup
A simple but flavorful and comforting soup from Northern Vietnam- traditionally made with eggplant, tomato, fried tofu, and pork (but can easily be veganized). What makes this soup really special is the tía tô – purple perilla leaves.
Tomates farcies • Baked pork-stuffed tomatoes
With the weather turning cold again after a few warm days early March, we desperately wanted a glimpse of summer. It seems like every culture has figured out that tomatoes are perfect for stuffing, and the French are no exception! Tomates farcies bring Maxime deep […]
Phở áp chảo • Crispy Fried Phở
Crispy fried rice noodles topped with a flavorful mixture of sautéed tender beef and vegetables. This dish satisfies those fried food cravings but is balanced and filled with veggies.
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 […]