Vietnamese
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Continue ReadingMy mom has been making Bánh Củ Cả (Turnip Cake / Radish Cake) for Tết, Vietnamese Lunar New Year since I was a kid. It’s a popular dish for Tết and you’ll also find it at dim sum restaurants all year long. It’s a savory rice cake made with daikon, pork, shitake mushrooms & shrimp.…
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Continue ReadingChicken wings, smothered in tangy buffalo sauce have become ubiquitous with American Culture, and sporting events in particular. We’ve all had our fair share of these iconic morsels of spice. And I’m here to announce that I’ve reinvented the wheel on this one. Prepare for one of the best wings you’ve NEVER had. Without further ado,…
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Continue ReadingBánh Khọt is the baby cousin to Bánh Xèo, they share a similar type of batter, but the cooking technique and texture are different. Bánh Khọt is very crispy on the bottom, while the middle stays tender and with every bite you have a delicious piece of shrimp garnished with scallions – mung beans and…
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Continue ReadingI’m extremely impressed that Trader Joe’s had all the ingredients to make this amazing Pork Belly Banh Mi Sandwich! This is a super quick and easy meal, I put this together in about 15 minutes. Coming from someone who makes authentic Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches from scratch all the time – I’m seriously in shock…
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Continue ReadingWhat is Vietnamese Yogurt? Yogurt has been made for thousands of years, but Vietnamese people only started making yogurt a little over a century ago when it was introduced to them by the French during their occupation. There wasn’t fresh milk readily available in Vietnam so they used sweetened condensed milk, the yogurt would turn…
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Continue ReadingBánh Mì is one of the most iconic dishes from Vietnam and it’s popularity has spread across the whole world. It represents the French influence in Vietnamese cuisine and continues to morph and transform even more in the U.S. Bánh Mì is typically filled with a flavorful protein, then stuffed with pickled daikons, carrots,…
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Continue Readingpurchased hereTết Trung Thu or Mid-Autumn Festival is an ancient festival considered “children’s day” in Vietnamese culture. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar, which is in September or early October – this year it lands on October 1, 2020 when the fullest moon will appear. It’s day to…
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Continue ReadingOne of my favorite meals, Crispy Vietnamese Egg Rolls with a giant bed of green leaf lettuce with tons of various herbs! I love the different flavors and textures you get from this meal – make a wrap and dip it into nước chấm (Vietnamese dipping sauce) to bring all the flavors together. This is…
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Continue ReadingThis recipe is based on Julia Child’s Classic French Madeleines from her cookbook “Way To Cook” (purchase here) – out of all the recipes I’ve tried, I think Julia Child’s is the best one with the best flavor. I’ve just updated it slightly & use a stand mixer to ensure a proper rise and to…
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Continue ReadingVietnamese Drip Coffee is made with a phin drip coffee filter – the coffee is brewed quite strong and mixed with sweetened condensed milk for the perfect balance of bitter + sweet. You’ll need an 8 oz Vietnamese Phin Drip Coffee Filter, Trung Nguyen Ground Coffee or French Roast Coffee Grounds, and Sweetened Condensed Milk
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