Vietnamese Stuffed Squid (Mực Nhồi Thịt) I woke up one day craving the stuffed squid my aunt made for me when I last visited Vietnam… so I had to try making some. First thing I did was call my mom and listed out the ingredients I remember tasting in the stuffing and asked if I …
Earl Grey Chocolate Chip Cookies Back in 2019, I went to my boyfriend’s work gathering and had a terrific slice of earl grey cake. I remember wanting to try baking an earl grey cake but since I’m not really a cake person (unless it is an ice cream cake!) I thought… maybe I could try …
Bún Riêu (Vietnamese Pork, Crab, and Tomato Noodle Soup) This dish is easily one of my favorite Vietnamese soups. It is incredibly flavorful and delicious. Perfect for fall and winter. Do not be overwhelmed by the ingredient list! Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutesTotal Working Time: 2 hours 50 minutesServings: 8-9 …
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Mango Sticky Rice Mango is one of my favorite fruits which makes this one of my favorite Thai desserts. The best part is… it is insanely easy to make! Prep Time: 10 minutes | Wait Time: 3+ hour | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Total Working Time: 4 hour 50 minutesServings: 4-5 INGREDIENTS Sweetened coconut …
Miso Salmon Fried Rice Salmon is one of my favorite fish to consume and this dish brings me great comfort. Fried rice has always been a HUGE part of my diet. The type of fried rice I make mainly depends on what I have in the fridge at the end of the week. Prep Time: …
Cua Rang Me (Crab in Tamarind Sauce) This is my go to recipe whenever I’m craving crab! I love love love the sweet, lightly sour, and savory taste of the sauce. Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Working Time: 60 minutesServings: 2, possibly 3 (and in my case, all for me!) …
Tàu Hũ Ky (Fried Bean Curd Skin with Shrimp) This food item is typically served in Vietnamese broken rice dishes. You would get a piece of this yummy goodness if you order the Broken Rice Special (com tam dac biet). You can also serve this as an appetizer with nuoc mam dipping sauce. Prep Time: …
Kielbasa Stir-Fry This is a super easy, fast, simple, and affordable dish to make. Definitely one of my go-to dishes on days when I’m busy/lazy and want a quick meal. Pairs really well with white rice as it balances out the saltiness and sweetness of the dish. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10 …
Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) Char Siu is a type of Chinese roast meat. You can use different cuts of pork for this dish but I find that pork butt/shoulder is best suited. You get all the delicious meatiness with a perfect amount of fattiness. The fun part is that Char Siu is used in …
Green Onion Pancake This is a super easy, simple, fun and cheap dish to throw together. You probably have most, if not, all of the ingredients somewhere in your pantry. Fun fact, this dish was used in my first “cooking class” with some friends through Zoom during COVID-19. Prep Time*: 60 minutes | Cook Time: 15-20 …