Make your own Banh Xeo at home! This iconic Vietnamese sizzling crepe recipe is easy to follow and yields 6-8 large crepes. Use premix flour or make the batter from scratch.
Read MoreBò Bía, is a northern Vietnamese spring roll appetizer that was most likely inspired by our Chinese neighbor. It’s a fresh rice paper roll, filled with thinly sliced eggs, Chinese sausage, jicama, carrots, dried shrimp, and Thai basil leaves. Serve with a side of peanut dipping sauce for a delicious appetizer.
Read MoreVietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Beef Spring Rolls (Thịt Bò Nướng Cuốn Bánh Tráng) is a rice paper roll that consists of thinly sliced beef, quickly seared in onions and butter, and plenty of fresh vegetables and Vietnamese herbs. These beef spring rolls are typically served with a pungent fermented anchovy sauce (Mắm Nêm) or a more tamed Vietnamese fish sauce dipping sauce (Nước Chấm).
Read MoreSườn Nướng is Vietnamese sweet and savory grilled pork chops that have been infused with the amazing aroma of lemongrass and five-spice powder. You can find these pork chops as the highlight of Cơm Tấm (broken rice), a classic Vietnamese rice dish that typically includes pork chops, pork/egg meatloaf (chả trứng thịt), shredded pork skin (bì) and a fried egg.
Read MoreVietnamese Spring Roll or Goi Cuon Tom Thit is 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 side of peanut dipping sauce.
Read MoreChe Sam Bo Luong is a refreshing Vietnamese iced dessert drink made with an assortment of dried Chinese/Vietnamese herbal ingredients, including red jujubes/dates (Tao Do), thinly sliced seaweed/kelp (Rong Bien), longans (Nhan Nhuc), lotus seeds (Hat Sen) and pearl barley (Bo Bo).
Read MoreWhat’s a quick and delicious recipe to use up a lot of corn? Make Vietnamese grilled corn with scallion oil or Bap Nuong Mo Hanh. The sweetness of the corn, paired with the savory flavor of scallion oil and the smokey flavor of the grill make for a perfect Summer or Labor Day dish.
Read MoreFor this pork and beef bulgogi marinade recipe, I utilize a store-bought Korean BBQ sauce as a base and add a few extra ingredients to liven it up. I usually like to make my marinades from scratch. However, this particular brand is really delicious so why reinvent the wheel? This is a great Korean product to use when you are in a rush and need something tasty for a Korean BBQ.
Read MoreA must-try refreshing iced drink when visiting Thailand or Thai restaurants. Thai Iced Tea is known for its vibrant orange color and its unique blend of robust brewed black tea and creamy condensed milk.
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