Lazy Pan-Fried Lemongrass Pork Ribs with Sweet & Savory Glaze

Large pieces of sweet and savory pork ribs coated in an umami-packed glaze. This super-simple pork rib recipe has the same great flavor as traditional Vietnamese caramelized pork ribs, but takes fewer steps.

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Make Hot Pot at Home: Simple Thai-Style Tom Yum Hot Pot Recipe

Hot pot is a communal meal that comes with a simmering pot of broth, set in the middle of the table, with assorted raw and cooked ingredients on the side that guests cook themselves in the hot broth. This dish is a way to entertain a group of people as guests select exactly what they want to eat and cook their own food. It’s also the perfect dish to warm up the belly on a cold day.


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Vietnamese Fried Sesame Balls with Sweet Mung Bean Filling (Bánh Cam | Bánh Rán)

Bánh Cam or Bánh Rán is a Vietnamese dessert of deep-fried glutinous rice ball with a sesame seed crust and a sweet mung bean paste filling. The shell is crunchy with a chewy texture and the interior is hollow. Sometimes you can find these treats coated in a thin crust of caramel sugar. It’s crunchy, chewy, and semi-sweet. It’s delicious as a healthy snack or a quick sweet breakfast on the go.

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Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Beef Spring Rolls (Thịt Bò Nướng Cuốn Bánh Tráng)

Vietnamese 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).

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Vietnamese Red Sticky Rice (Xôi Gấc)

Xoi Gac is a semi-sweet dish made from steamed glutinous rice that has been tossed in coconut milk and naturally colored orange-red from the gac fruit. The color red is symbolic of good fortune in Vietnamese culture, which is why Xoi Gac is mainly served during special occasions such as Lunar New Year, engagements, and weddings.

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