Experience the flavors of Vietnam. This mouth-watering rice noodle dish is topped with juicy grilled pork, shrimp, fried spring rolls, fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, and a drizzle of sweet and savory sauce.
A type of egg-drop soup that is often served as an appetizer at weddings or anniversaries. The simplicity of the ingredients and their muted white color are the things that make the soup so elegant for these special occasions. But you don't need to be at a fancy restaurant. You can make it at home. Plus, it’s a hearty and comforting dish for a cold winter day.
Looking for a refreshing side dish for your meal? Try this refreshing and vibrant lotus root and shrimp salad, Visually stunning and deliciously satisfying. You get a savory, sweet, crunchy, spicy, and tangy flavors in every bite.
Looking for a quick and easy chicken dish that gets even better the next day? I got you! Here is a flavorful and moist braised Vietnamese chicken recipe to enjoy with steamed rice. And don't forget about that umami-packed sauce! Drizzle that baby over the steamed rice for a satisfying and simple meal.
A classic family favorite featuring bite-sized pieces of bone-in chicken, braised and caramelized with lots of ginger in a sweet and savory fish-sauce-based glaze. Serve it over rice with a side of vegetables for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Here is a Vietnamese chicken recipe that you can either grill for a charred smoky flavor on the weekend or quickly roast in the oven for a weeknight dinner. Infused with the amazing flavor of five-spice and lemongrass, this simple chicken recipe goes well with steamed rice with a side of vegetables or in a classic Vietnamese bánh mì sandwich.
Don't have much time but still want a traditional Vietnamese side dish? This Vietnamese caramelized shrimp recipe is perfect for busy days. It's a simple shrimp dish with sweet and salty fish-sauce-based flavors, featuring crispy and crunchy peel-on small size shrimp with a shiny glaze. It pairs perfectly with steamed white rice.
The ultimate Vietnamese dipping sauce that goes with everything. Use this sauce for fresh spring rolls, egg rolls, Vietnamese crepes, Vietnamese rice rolls, grilled meats, and many, many more. If these dishes don't come with Nuoc Mam Cham, it's incomplete!
Cendol is a Southeast Asian dessert/drink of worm-like pandan jellies, mixed with palm-sugar syrup and topped with sweetened coconut milk . In Vietnam, cendol is a popular street food known as Che Banh Lot.
Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Spare Ribs (Suon Khia or Suon Ram Man) is a classic Vietnamese side dish. In this dish, the pork spare rib is slowly braised in coconut juice until fall-of-the-bone tender. The liquid is then cooked off at the end, reducing to a sweet and savory glaze.
Banh Khot is the bite-size and simpler version of Banh Xeo. Both are wrapped in leafy greens and dipped in a sweet chili sauce. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this is a delicious appetizer that's not only fun to make but also fun to say. This recipe makes 14.
Don't have much time but still want a traditional Vietnamese side dish? This Vietnamese caramelized shrimp recipe is perfect for busy days. It's a simple shrimp dish with sweet and salty fish-sauce-based flavors, featuring crispy and crunchy peel-on small size shrimp with a shiny glaze. It pairs perfectly with steamed white rice.
A traditional Vietnamese family meal usually comes with a vegetable soup dish. Not only is it a healthy side dish, but having soup to slurp helps with the digestion of the food in a multi-course meal. One of the simplest traditional Vietnamese soups is mustard green soup or Canh Cai Be Xan
Annatto oil, also known as Achiote Oil and Atsuete Oil, is a natural orange-red food dye used in many Asian and Latin cuisines.
Vietnamese ginger fish sauce (Nuoc Mam Gung) is made from mixing together fish sauce, sugar, lemon/lime juice, garlic and ginger. It’s sweet, sour and spicy with a nice zing from freshly grated ginger, making it the perfect dipping sauce for poached chicken, duck and grilled seafood.
Delicious spicy Vietnamese beef jerky recipe that anyone can make at home. And you don’t even need a food dehydrator. All you need is your oven and to simply wait. Have it as a tasty snack on its own or add it to Vietnamese salads.
Make your own Banh Xeo at home! This Vietnamese sizzling crepe recipe is easy to follow and yields 6-8 large crepes. Use premix flour or make the batter from scratch.
Looking for a soup dish to go with a traditional Vietnamese family meal? Check out this Vietnamese warm and comforting chicken soup with crunchy bamboo shoots. A simple and easy recipe to have alongside steamed rice.
A classic family favorite featuring bite-sized pieces of bone-in chicken, braised and caramelized with lots of ginger in a sweet and savory fish-sauce-based glaze. Serve it over rice with a side of vegetables for a delicious and satisfying meal.
A traditional Vietnamese beef stew, Bò Kho is hearty and full of flavor. It’s perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal any day, but particularly nice on a cold day. It is made with tender beef chuck, aromatic spices, and carrots, all slow-cooked to perfection in a savory tomato-based broth. Enjoy this dish with steamed rice, a toasty baguette, or noodles.
A traditional soup side dish of kabocha squash and tender pork meatballs. These Vietnamese pork meatballs are soft with a springy texture. When paired with kabocha in a side soup, it’s simple good eating with no fuss. Eat with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Vietnamese Fried Pork Spare Ribs (Suon Heo Chien) is a quick and easy recipe of lightly marinated and pan-fried bite-size ribs. This is a great recipe for a busy work or school night that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Vietnamese thick noodle soup is the most simplest and purest of all the Vietnamese noodle soups. In its simplest form, it's thick noodles in a rich and savory pork broth. The only tricky thing with Banh Canh is keeping the darn slippery noodles on the spoon!
Bite-sized bursts of savory, salty, and spicy (optional) flavors, these crispy fried shrimp are the perfect easy-to-make appetizer for any occasion.
An airy and soft Vietnamese donut with a crispy sesame seed crust and a hollow interior. Enjoy as is or fill with sweet sticky rice for a tasty sweet treat. This recipe makes 5 large donuts.
A warm and delicious bowl of tender chicken and potatoes stewed in a rich and creamy yellow coconut curry broth. Enjoy this three ways: ladled over steamed rice, rice noodles, or serve on the side with a toasty baguette to soak up that bold and amazing flavor.
A simple yet delicious Vietnamese garnish of oil and scallions to give the finishing touch to many Vietnamese dishes. Brush them on grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, rice noodles, and many more.
A refreshing appetizer made up of shrimp, pork, vermicelli noodles, and an assortment of vegetables rolled in rice paper. They are served at room temperature with a creamy peanut sauce.
Crispy little packets of savoriness, these are one of my favorite dishes to make during the holidays. These appetizers are a combination of traditional Vietnamese egg rolls and whole shrimp. Carry a basket of these bad boys to a dinner party and you’ll be the life of the party… or at least until they run out. This recipe makes 28 egg rolls.
A quick poultry alternative to its more well-known sibling Beef Pho that's lighter in flavor and simpler to make. Chicken Pho is great for a cold winter day or when you want noodle soup without the hassle.
The most traditional and popular way to use watercress in Vietnamese home cooking is in a salad with stir-fried beef and a tangy vinegar fish sauce dressing (Bo Xao Xa Lach Xoong) . This can be served as a simple appetizer or one of the many sides dishes in a traditional home cooked Vietna
One of the most popular Vietnamese salads, this refreshing salad consists of hand-shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, onions and Vietnamese coriander; mixed with a sweet and savory fish sauce dressing; and topped with crunchy roasted peanuts and fried shallots.
Looking for beer food or simply good Vietnamese food that’s quick to put together? Look no further than Vietnamese steamed chicken with coriander (Ga Hap Rau Ram). It’s the perfect food to share among friends while sipping beer, or in my case, a nice cold glass of sparkling water. This steamed chick
Banh Bong Lan is a French-influenced Vietnamese sponge cake. It’s made with eggs, flour, sugar, and vanilla. It translates to “orchid cake.” Because of the whipped egg whites, the cake bakes up like a souffle, resembling a blooming orchid. Unlike western cakes, Banh Bong Lan is light, fluffy, an
Vietnamese Shaking Beef is seared cubed steak sautéed with garlic, onion, butter, and a soy marinade. The beef goes onto a bed of lettuce, watercress, tomato and/or cucumbers, and served with an optional lime-salt-and-pepper dipping sauce.
Want a simple, delicious veggie side? Try this choy sum recipe. This tasty and affordable green makes a perfect stir-fry. It's packed with umami and garlic flavors, and comes together in less than 15 minutes.
This Vietnamese fermented shrimp sauce (Mam Tom) is the traditional dipping sauce for Hanoi Fried Fish with Turmeric and Dill (Cha Ca La Vong) .
A flavorful dish of fried fish with turmeric and dill, this dish is typically served with rice noodles, peanuts, plenty of fresh herbs and vegetables, and a pungent fermented shrimp dipping sauce. Named after the street in the Old Quarter of Hanoi where it originated, Chả Cá Lã Vọng has become a must-try dish for anyone visiting northern Vietnam.
Fried Fish with Lemongrass or Cá Chiên Sả is the simplest way to have fish in everyday Vietnamese home cooking. The marinade is a simple mixture of lemongrass, garlic, salt, pepper and a bit of ground turmeric for color. Red pepper flakes are added for a spicy version.
This recipe is an update of my popular deli-style Vietnamese roast chicken. I simplified the recipe to use less ingredients but maintain the same great flavor. This modified recipe only utilizes pantry items so it’s quick to toss together. All the ingredients for the marinade can be found in your
Vietnamese Fried Pork Spare Ribs (Suon Heo Chien) is a quick and easy recipe of lightly marinated and pan-fried bite-size ribs. This is a great recipe for a busy work or school night that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Tôm Nướng Muối Ớ t is a popular Vietnamese street food that you will most likely find with a boisterous crowd and heavy drinking. Large prawns or shrimps are impaled on wooden skewers and marinated with a simple mixture before hitting the grill. It’s an appetizer that not only tastes delicious but
It’s chayote season! Lots and lots of chayotes ready for harvest! Here is my quick go-to recipe for a traditional soup (canh) using chayote and minced shrimp (canh su su nau tom bam). Make this soup along side a protein side dish and you have yourself a complete traditional Vietnamese meal.
