Some people eat chicken soup when they are sick. But growing up, whenever I was sick my mom use to make chao, a Vietnamese rice …
Mama’s Sick Soup – Vietnamese Chao
Vietnamese Cuisine
BANH MI THIT NUONG
bánh mì thịt nướng (Vietnamese sandwich with grilled pork chop) Banh mi is my favorite kind of sandwich. It was created in Vietnam during French colonial …
THỊT NƯỚNG (CARAMELIZED GRILLED PORK)
The traditional way of making thit nuong is to cut the meat into 2-3 inch strips, then marinade the meat and grill it in between …
NUOC MAU – VIETNAMESE CARAMEL SYRUP
Nuoc mau (pronounced ‘nook mao’, originating from south Vietnam) is the irresistible caramel syrup that is key to many traditional Vietnamese dishes. It is especially …
Do Chua
As a regular accouterment of Vietnamese cuisine, pickled daikon and carrots are great as a little side nibble with your rice and meat dishes or …
SPRING ROLLS WITH CRISPY TOFU
As much as we love meat, I tend to cook vegetarian dishes at home during the week to stay healthy and environmentally friendly. Tofu is …
CRISPY TOFU IN OYSTER SAUCE
This is a simple but tasty tofu dish that works well alone as a snack, or as part of a Asian-themed meal.
SPRING ROLLS WITH CARAMELIZED PORK
The great thing about spring rolls is that they are delicious, easy to make, and you can fill them with whatever you like. The following …
GỎI CUỐN VIETNAMESE SPRING ROLLS
Spring rolls are a favorite in our home, and we eat them throughout the year. Loaded with vegetables and herbs, they taste fresh and have …
SODA CHANH WITH MINT
Nuoc chanh (also known as ‘limeade’) is one of the most popular drinks in Vietnam, and is a refreshing way to cool down in the …