Soft, delicate, and full of flavor, bánh ướt are a Vietnamese street food that you won't want to miss. These thin rice sheets are steamed to perfection, then served with a variety of toppings, such as cucumbers, Vietnamese ham, beansprouts, and a flavorful dipping sauce.
Read MoreMake 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 MoreEvery country has their own curry, but I, a full-fledged Vietnamese, am not biased at all when I say that the Vietnamese curry is the best one there is. It's not too pungent in spices and it's not too thick. Enjoy a warm and delicious bowl of tender chicken in a rich curry stewed with potatoes.
Read MoreWhen 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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