Vietnamese

Egyptian Spinach Soup / Canh Rau Đay

Like many kids, I didn't grow up enjoying most vegetables, but the one I could eat without fail was my…

3 years ago

BBQ Pork Banh Mi / Bánh Mi Xá Xíu

The last time I visited Vietnam was back in 2008, and I was staying with a relative near Ho Chi…

3 years ago

Fried Egg Banh Mi / Bánh Mì Ốp La

I didn't grow up with American breakfasts like cereal, pancakes, waffles or oatmeal. The breakfast my mom always made for…

3 years ago

Pork Meatball Noodle Soup / Bún Mọc

Bún Mọc is actually one of my mom's favorite noodle soups to make because unlike phở or bún bò huế,…

3 years ago

Ladder Noodle Soup / Bún Thang

I asked my mom where the name Bún Thang came from, and she responded with, "How did phở get its…

3 years ago

Spicy Beef Noodle Soup / Bun Bo Hue

When most people think of Vietnamese food, pho is typically the first dish that comes to mind. It's the unofficial…

3 years ago

Vietnamese Street Corn / Bắp Xào

Bắp xào is not a traditional Vietnamese food that I grew up eating! Bắp xào was actually created by millennials…

3 years ago

Fish Sauce Wings / Cánh Gà Chiên Nước Mắm

I put that on everything, and in my heart of hearts, I truly believe I have the very best fish…

3 years ago

Lemongrass Beef Banh Mi / Bánh Mì Thịt Bò Xào

Bánh mì thịt bò xào (stir fried) or bánh mì thịt nướng (grilled)? Essentially the two are nearly identical, as…

3 years ago

Ginger Braised Chicken / Gà Kho Gừng

Gà kho gừng is up there with thịt kho trứng (braised pork belly and eggs) as the quintessential Vietnamese family…

3 years ago