Vietnamese Steamed Banana Cake (Banh Chuoi Hap)

A traditional Vietnamese steamed banana cake that's bouncy, not too sweet, and dressed with a creamy coconut sauce.

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An Even Simpler Instant Pot Beef Pho Recipe with Store-Bought Soup Base

A super simplified Instant Pot Vietnamese beef noodle soup with just three essential ingredients—meaty bones, aromatics, and a store-bought soup base. This pressure cooker version delivers the authentic taste of a Vietnamese pho restaurant to your home in one hour.

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Vietnamese Egg Rolls (Cha Gio)

Deep-fried crispy goodness. These egg rolls can be eaten as a main dish with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce or as a component to a main dish. This recipe is a basic traditional recipe of ground pork, minced woodear mushroom and thin rice vermicelli noodles.

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Chicken Pot Stickers (Dumplings): Perfect for Pan-Frying or Soup

Tender, juicy pot sticker filled with flavorful ground chicken and crisp vegetables, all wrapped up in a thin, chewy dough. A quick and easy chicken pot sticker recipe that’s perfect for a busy or lazy weeknight.

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Vietnamese Boiled Yellow Chicken (Gà Luộc)

A succulent whole chicken, boiled to perfection with its head, feet, and innards, and brushed with turmeric for an iconic yellow hue. A Lunar New Year staple, perfect for Tết celebrations or as an offering during Đám Giỗ.

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Perfectly Moist Banana Loaf Bread (Not too Sweet)

Ever find yourself staring at those overripe bananas on your counter and wondering, "Now what?" This banana loaf recipe is your delicious answer. Turn overripe bananas into easy, moist, and not-to-sweet banana loaf bread.

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Vietnamese Lotus Root and Shrimp Salad (Gỏi Ngó Sen Tôm)

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.

Vietnamese Pickled Mustard Greens (Dưa Cải Chua)

Make your own Vietnamese Pickled Mustard Greens (Dưa Cải Chua) in just 3-4 days. Perfect with Thịt Kho Tàu and a Lunar New Year favorite, this easy recipe brings you the tangy, crispy goodness of homemade pickles without vinegar.

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Vietnamese Savory Square Cake for Lunar New Year (Bánh Chưng)

Get ready for Lunar New Year with this easy-to-follow Bánh Chưng recipe! This recipe includes both stovetop and pressure cooker options, plus step-by-step wrapping tutorials to make preparation a breeze. This recipe makes four cakes with each cake yielding about 4 servings.

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