Vietnamese Bitter Melon and Eggs (Kho Qua Xao Trung)

There are two popular Vietnamese dishes that utilizes bitter melon. One is a simple stir fry with eggs (Khổ Qua Xào Trứng). The other is stuffed bitter melon soup (Canh Khổ Qua or Khổ Qua Nhồi Thịt). Here is a recipe for the former.

Side Dishes, stir fry, eggsVicky PhamOctober 6, 2016Vietnamese Bitter Melon and Eggs, Kho Qua Xao Trung, Eggs, Bitter Melon, Vegetables, stir fry, eggs, quick Comment

Authentic Korean Napa Cabbage Kimchi Recipe

Kimchi is a traditional fermented vegetable side dish from Korea. It originated out of the necessity of preserving vegetables for the long winters. Now it is a staple in everyday Korean and other Asian households. Kimchi can be made out of any vegetables with the most popular being napa cabbage.

Side Dishes, vegetabletofu, vegetable, KoreanVicky PhamJuly 8, 2016napa cabbage kimchi recipe, young cabbage kimchi recipe, authentic korean kimchi recipe, vegetables, napa cabbage, young cabbage, kimchi, kimchi recipe, pickling, fermenting, Korean, cabbage Comments

Vietnamese Beef & Tomato Stir Fry Recipe (Thit Bo Xao Ca)

Tomatoes and beef go together nicely. They are often found in stir fries in many Asian countries, and there are many variations of the recipe. Like all stir fries, this Vietnamese Beef and Tomato Stir Fry recipe, or Thit Bo Xao Ca, cooks up quickly and is pretty much fool-proof. You are basically throwing everything together in a wok. What's more simple than that?

Side Dishes, stir fry, beef, meal prepVicky PhamMarch 6, 2016Asian Beef Tomato Stir Fry, Vietnamese Beef Tomato Stir Fry Recipe, Thit Bo Xao Ca, Stir Fry Recipe, Beef Tomato Stir Fry Recipe, beef Comments

Banana Blossom Salad Recipe (Goi Bap Chuoi)

A banana blossom salad made with red cabbage, white onions and red bell peppers, topped with minced mint, Vietnamese coriander, roasted peanuts and the same generous pour of fish sauce dressing.

Side Dishes, summer food, summer, appetizers, saladVicky PhamSeptember 28, 2015Vietnamese Banana Blossom Salad, goi bap chuoi, banana blossom salad recipe, Vietnamese salad recipe, salad, vegetables, cabbage Comments

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

If you ever visit Salinas, CA stop by a little restaurant right off Highway 101. Great atmosphere, serving amazing authentic Mexican food. What stood out the most during our visit was their Mexican shrimp cocktail. It was loaded with whole shrimp, chunks of cucumber, celery, avocados, and onions in a perfect blend of citrus-tomato-clam juice. It was the most refreshing and delicious food I had in Salinas.

Side Dishes, Reviews, seafood, shrimpVicky PhamDecember 1, 2014ceviche, shrimp cocktail, lobster cocktail, mexican shrimp and lobster cocktail, cocktail, seafood, shrimp, quick shrimp recipe, h'dourves, seafood appetizer, mexicanComment