Gà Hấp Muối Hột (Whole Chicken Dry Steamed on a bed of Sea Salt)
Happy New Year! Wow…it’s been over a month since my last post. Time sure does fly especially when the holidays are around. There are a million things to do but…
Lobster Ceviche (Gỏi Tôm Hùm)
Just two more days and you may hear the Fiery Rooster crowing. It’s gonna be the year of the rooster. Lunar New Year is the biggest festival for the Vietnamese…
Cua Đút Lò (Garlic Butter Roasted Crab)
There’s nothing quite like fresh, salty, and succulent crabs. Every year, I patiently wait for November to come because that’s when crab season opens in California. When the supply swells,…
Matcha Crème Brûlée (Creme Brulee Vị Trà Xanh)
Nhã-Hân and Ân-Hy were half way through their crème brûlée when I finally had a few minutes to sit down and watch them enjoy their dessert. As Nhã-Hân dugged her…
Shrimp and Crab Vermicelli Noodle Soup (Bún Riêu Tôm Cua)
For the last few days, I woke up in the morning wanting to blog this bún riêu recipe, but it was so difficult to do so from home. Housework is…
Custardy French Toast (Bánh Mì Rán)
Tower Cafe in Sacramento is known for its famous French toast. Once in a while, my husband would show off his romantic side by taking a few hours off work…
Pickled Lemon Chicken and King Oyster Mushroom Soup (Súp Gà Chanh Muối Nấm Bào Ngư)
Despite the sweltering summer heat, I enjoy eating hot soup anytime of the day. Peculiar isn’t it? Yet, it’s so comforting to be able to enjoy – slurp to be…
Pickled Lemon Chicken and King Oyster Mushroom Soup (Súp Gà Chanh Muối Nấm Bào Ngư)
Despite the sweltering summer heat, I enjoy eating hot soup anytime of the day. Peculiar isn’t it? Yet, it’s so comforting to be able to enjoy – slurp to be…
Phở Gà Khô Hai Tô (Vietnamese Dry Chicken Noodle)
If you have a chance to visit the mountainous region of Pleiku where I was born, you must try the dry noodle dish (phở khô) – the pride of Pleiku.…
Đậu Hũ Chiên Giòn (Crispy Fried Tofu)
This crispy fried tofu is simple and yet tasty to have as an appetizer. The bite-size fried tofu has a natural sweetness and tender center; the beautiful golden brown skin…
Bánh Tráng Mè (Sesame Rice Crackers)
I often forget to appreciate the basic things in life until I actually experience it. While making bánh tráng (rice paper) from scratch, I realized how time consuming it is…
Chè Khoai Môn Bột Báng (Taro Coconut Tapioca Pudding)
Waking up I suddenly realize that the room has become much colder than the previous mornings. I shiver as the crisp chilled air penetrated my body. A peek outside my…