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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Thịt đông • Vietnamese pork aspic (meat jelly)
An aspic (meat jelly) from the Northern region of Vietnam. It is traditionally made and served in the winter, especially for Tết. The main ingredients for this dish are pork, wood-ear mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms.
Bánh đúc nóng • Vietnamese savory rice flour pudding
A delicious Hà Nội speciality: a warm savory rice flour pudding topped with ground pork, mushrooms, crispy fried shallots, herbs, and a tangy savory sauce.
Miến gà • Chicken cellophane noodle soup
Miến gà is a light but flavorful noodle soup, made with clear chewy noodles and chicken broth, topped with shredded chicken and mushrooms.
Bánh gối • “Pillow” meat hand pies
Bánh gối, bánh xếp, bánh quai vạc- these hand pies are known by many names in Vietnam, depending on the region you’re in. But a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, and a bánh gối by any name would taste just as […]
Bắp cải cuộn thịt • Vietnamese pork cabbage rolls
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 […]
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 […]
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.