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When we were kids growing up in Saigon, our father used to take us to Cho Cu (Old Market) to enjoy a piping hot bowl of Chicken and Fish Noodles served with a side of Pate Chauds (Pork Pastries) or Chinese crullers to dip into the broth for extra deliciousness. Our father used to also …
What is Hu Tieu? It’s hard to describe. “Hu Tieu” may mean a type of thin flat slightly chewy rice noodle or a dish with mixed toppings using different types of noodles such as egg noodles, chewy tapioca noodles or rice noodles, or a combination of 2 noodles. It’s believed that the Hu Tieu dish …
Pho or Vietnamese rice noodles soup needs little introduction nowadays as it has become the most famous dish in Vietnamese cuisine. CNN has ranked Pho at number 28 on their “World’s 50 most delicious foods”. In Vietnam, Pho is served at home, in restaurants, food stalls, street hawkers, virtually everywhere. It can be enjoyed for …
I’m so happy to share with you the recipe for a really delicious Asian dessert that’s a breeze to prepare. After testing several recipes, I find that this one is the simplest and practically fool-proof. The key ingredients The key ingredient is Cassava, which is a common staple, a type of tuber / root that …
Purple Yam Fritter is a delicious umami snack that checks all the boxes for full satisfaction: Crispy on the outside with a soft, smooth and slightly chewy center. It’s a yummy snack served by few street vendors in Vietnam but is not commonly found in stores either in Vietnam or abroad. So to enjoy them, …
The traditional recipe includes blanched shrimps and pork or Goi Cuon Tom Thit. But many Asian and fusion restaurants offer on their menu many types of fresh rolls with fancy stuffings, such as avocado, mango, roast duck, deep fried soft shell crabs, baked salmon, the list is endless. Fresh rolls are the perfect appetizers as …
This is my version of this delicious South Vietnamese noodles soup, made simple with Instant Pot. The broth is slightly thicker than other soup noodles, with a rich crab flavor, and perfect for slurping away… There are many ways to prepare this dish, and the ingredients variations could be endless. Some recipes call for pork …
Growing up in Saigon, our father would take us to this Chinese diner which only had one dish on the menu – Braised Duck Noodles Soup with mushrooms or Mi Vit Tiem. As the place was always crowded, you know that the signature dish must be good! Mi Vit Tiem is an egg noodles dish …
We hope you love the products we recommend. Just so you know we may collect a compensation from the affiliate links on this page if you decide to shop from them, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support. In our family, we just LOVE duck dishes. It started since we were growing up in …
During summer, I’m blessed with loads of beautiful tomatoes homegrown by my daughter-in-law. It’s such a treat to cook and eat fresh juicy tomatoes! In my previous posts, I have shared recipes to make a gorgeous Fresh Tomato Tart, Rao’s Meat Balls with Marinara Sauce. What is Bun Rieu? Bun means rice vermicelli in Vietnamese …
