Giò Cháo Quẩy, Vietnam's equivalent to youtiao, a crispy, golden-fried breadstick. It's crunchy on the outside and airy on the inside. Enjoy on its own or with porridge or beef noodle soup.
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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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Bánh Mì is a Vietnamese sandwich that is popular all over the world. It is not just a sandwich, it's a cultural experience. The combination of flavors and textures is a true representation of the blending of French and Vietnamese cuisines. Learn everything you need to know about the Bánh Mi.
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When I was pregnant with my daughter, I had the appetite of a million elephants. I indulged in all my favorite food. You can't finish that? Let me help you out. At the time, I was working close to Oakland Chinatown. That meant plenty of cheap and satisfying Vietnamese Sandwiches (Bánh Mì). Pregnant me didn't order just one sandwich. I usually ordered two and both were easily finished in one seating. After I was done, I would order another one, as a snack, for my grueling 15-minute waddle back to the office.
My favorite Bánh Mì? It was hands-down the roasted chicken sandwich (Bánh Mì Gà Nướng). Oh, how I love thee.
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I realized ingredients for making pancakes are always in my pantry and fridge. The basic ingredients are flour, eggs, sugar, salt, baking soda and milk. I decided to start making my own and boy, were the pancakes awesome. My favorites are sour cream pancakes. The sour cream adds life and freshness. Plus, it makes the pancakes super fluffy and soft.
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Do you know what's scary? When grocery-store-bought bread doesn't grow moldy. This is the very reason I started switching to making my own batch of freshly baked bread every week. These potato buns are sturdy enough for burgers and fluffy enough for rolls. Plus, they are downright delicious.
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I didn’t realize how much work goes into baking bread. I spent almost 6 hours from start to finish, making baguettes for Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches. Most of that time was spent waiting on the dough. If reincarnation exists, I would like to come back as bread dough. You get massaged, caressed, and allowed to sit and relax.
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