Xôi Chiên Giòn (Pan-Fried Sticky Rice Cake)
Pleiku is a special place. It has 2 seasons really but the evenings are always chilly regardless of how hot the day may be. During the rainy season, it always…
Bánh Tiêu (Fried Sesame Puff Bun)
When the cold starts creeping in, and the rain starts coming down; while my girls are in school and the husband is at work, the entire house is so quiet…
Cà Ri Gà (Vietnamese Chicken Curry)
There’s just something magical and cozy about autumn that makes me warm and fuzzy inside. Maybe it’s joy of seeing these two rascals having a good time. I am still…
Dưa Cải Chua (Pickled Mustard Greens)
What’s a woman to do on a rainy day especially with the forecast of a storm looming on the horizon? How about cozying up with a nice hot cup of…
Bò Lúc Lắc (Shaken Beef)
Bò Lúc Lắc is such an interesting name. Bò means beef and Lúc Lắc refers to the way you shake the wok or pan to cook the beef. Hence, you’ll…
Súp Măng Cua (Asparagus Crab Soup)
Súp Măng Cua is a popular delicacy and consider to be a high-end soup in Vietnam which we get to enjoy only on special occasions like weddings or anniversaries. Asparagus…
Chè Táo Xọn Vỏ Quýt (Sweet Mung Bean with Tangerine Peel)
My mother always like to create various chè for a certain ritual or ceremony. There would always be extra chè to share with every household in our neighborhood. Though I’ve…
Cơm Cháy Chiên Giòn (Crispy Rice Crackers)
“Vàng rụm, giòn tan, bùi bùi bởi cơm cháy chiên, thơm ngọt bởi thịt chà bông, cay nồng bởi vị ớt,…đó là những cảm nhận tuyệt vời về món Cơm…
Bánh Bèo (Steamed Rice Cake)
These delicious Bánh Bèo is the Vietnamese version of tapas. They are made and served in these tiny ceramic plates, packed with enormous flavors. They are irresistible when you are…
Bò Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)
What could be better than eating a bowl of Bò Kho (Vietnamese beef stew) in these cold days of Autumm. Bò Kho blends flavors of earthy spices and popular ingredients…