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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 […]

Vietnamese Chicken Curry with Lemongrass and Coconut Milk

Vietnamese Chicken Curry with Lemongrass and Coconut Milk

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (includes 30 minutes marinating) Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 2 tbsp neutral oil, plus 2 tsp annatto seeds or 1/2 tsp paprika (optional for color) 2 tbsp mild Vietnamese […]

Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp, Herbs, and Peanuts

Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp, Herbs, and Peanuts

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 […]

Mien Ga: Vietnamese Glass Noodle Chicken Soup

Mien Ga: Vietnamese Glass Noodle Chicken Soup

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 […]

Vietnamese Ga Roti Coconut Soda Chicken

Vietnamese Ga Roti Coconut Soda Chicken

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 […]

Sizzling Bo Ne Breakfast with Steak and Eggs

Sizzling Bo Ne Breakfast with Steak and Eggs

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 […]

Banh Mi Xiu Mai with Pork Meatballs and Pickled Veggies

Banh Mi Xiu Mai with Pork Meatballs and Pickled Veggies

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) […]