Vietnamese
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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 ReadingTết 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 celebrate…
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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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Continue ReadingHoneycomb Cake is a Vietnamese dessert that has a chewy mochi-like texture, it’s flavored with pandan which is derived from a tropical plant that grows in Southeast Asia. I’d say the flavor profile can be compared to a mild vanillaesque essence + coconut. It get’s it’s name from the unique crumb pattern that looks similar…
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Continue ReadingThis Pandan Whipped Cream takes under 5 minutes to make, it’s a perfect topping or filling for pandan waffles, cakes, cupcakes, and cream puffs. Pandan is derived from a tropical plant that grows in Southeast Asia, the flavor profile can be compared to a mild vanillaesque essence + coconut.
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Continue ReadingThese air fried Vietnamese Wings are sweet, sticky and garlicky – the secret ingredient, Red Boat Fish Sauce provides the umami and balances so well with the other ingredients. Don’t worry, they don’t taste fishy, just sweet & savory! Fry the garlic until they are light golden, don’t let them burn or they will taste…
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Continue ReadingIf you’ve never had a shrimp boil you’re not alone. Most of us never experienced this delight unless we were from the Gulf—primarily Southeastern Texas or Louisiana. It’s a right of passage in these parts. Balmy late spring afternoons are spent with friends and family eating copious amounts of shrimp, sausage, corn and crawfish—all washed…
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