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Classic Sherry Trifle with Custard and Almonds

Classic Sherry Trifle with Custard and Almonds

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 250 g sponge fingers (Savoiardi) 120 ml medium-dry sherry + 60 ml orange juice 14 g powdered gelatin 580 ml raspberry or cranberry-raspberry juice + 50 g caster sugar 300 […]

Hanoi-Style Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm Platter

Hanoi-Style Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm Platter

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 […]

Vietnamese Crab and Asparagus Soup (Sup Mang Cua)

Vietnamese Crab and Asparagus Soup (Sup Mang Cua)

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) […]

Savory Xoi Man Breakfast Bowl

Savory Xoi Man Breakfast Bowl

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 […]

Banh Gio with Peppery Pork and Wood Ear Mushrooms

Banh Gio with Peppery Pork and Wood Ear Mushrooms

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 […]

Crispy Banh Trang Nuong Vietnamese Pizza

Crispy Banh Trang Nuong Vietnamese Pizza

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 […]

Crispy Banh Tom Ho Tay with Nuoc Cham

Crispy Banh Tom Ho Tay with Nuoc Cham

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 16–20 fritters) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) medium shrimp, shell-on or peeled/tail-on 1 lb (450 g) sweet potato, peeled and julienned Marinade: 1 tsp fish sauce, 1 clove garlic minced, 1/4 tsp sugar, 1/4 […]

Bánh Bèo with Shrimp, Scallion Oil, and Crispy Shallots

Bánh Bèo with Shrimp, Scallion Oil, and Crispy Shallots

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24–28 petite cakes (about 4 servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients Rice cakes: 1 cup (130 g) rice flour, 2 tbsp (18 g) tapioca starch, 1 tsp sugar, 1/4 tsp fine salt, 2 cups (480 ml) water, 1 tsp neutral oil […]

Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Slaw (Goi Ga)

Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Slaw (Goi Ga)

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) bone-in chicken breasts or thighs 6 cups (450 g) finely shredded green cabbage 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup cilantro, 1 cup mint, 1/2 cup Thai basil (optional) […]

Bun Thang: Hanoi’s Delicate Chicken Noodle Soup

Bun Thang: Hanoi’s Delicate Chicken Noodle Soup

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb bone-in chicken pieces 12 cups water 1 oz dried shrimp; 6 dried shiitake mushrooms 1 large onion, halved; 3-inch piece ginger, halved 1 tsp rock sugar; 1.5 tbsp […]