Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 sheets 8.5–9 inch rice paper Scallion oil: 2 tbsp neutral oil + 2 scallions, finely sliced + 1/8 tsp kosher salt Egg mix: 3 large eggs + 1 tbsp water + 1 tsp […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 pyramids (serves 6–8) Prep Time: 50 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients Banana leaves: 20 large squares (10×10 in/25×25 cm), 10 small squares (6×6 in/15×15 cm) Rice flour: 2 cups (240 g) Tapioca starch: 1 cup (120 g) Unsalted chicken broth: 4 […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 hearty bowls Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 4 hours soaking) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (400 g) glutinous rice (Thai sticky rice) 1½ tsp kosher salt, divided 3 large shallots, thinly sliced + ¾ cup neutral oil 4 scallions, finely […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 cups (1.9 L) low-sodium chicken stock 12 oz (340 g) asparagus, trimmed and sliced 1/2 inch 8 oz (225 g) lump crab meat, picked over 3 large eggs, beaten 2 tbsp (16 g) […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (sharing platter) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 450 g skin-on pork belly 300 g dried rice vermicelli (bún) 400 g firm tofu, cut in 2.5 cm cubes 200 g chả cốm (premade) or 300 g ground pork […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 medium carrot (100 g) + 1 cup daikon (150 g), matchsticked 1 cup unseasoned rice vinegar + 1 cup water + 1/2 cup sugar + 2 tsp kosher salt 1 lb (450 g) […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) beef sirloin or ribeye, 1/4-inch slices 1 tsp Maggi Seasoning + 2 tsp for finishing 1 1/2 tsp neutral oil, divided 1/2 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 65 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb (1.1 kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (6–8 pieces) Fish sauce 3 tbsp, low-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp (divided) Light brown sugar 2 tbsp (divided) Garlic 4 cloves (3 […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts 8 cups (1.9 L) water 3-inch (50 g) piece fresh ginger, sliced and lightly smashed 1 medium yellow onion, halved 1/2 cup loosely packed […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 as a light main (or 6 as a side) Prep Time: 25 minutes (includes 10 minutes soaking) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 medium green papaya (1.8–2 lb), peeled and shredded (about 6 cups) Ice bath: 4 cups cold water + 1 tsp kosher […]