This easy recipe for Shredded Pork Skin and Rice Vermicelli (Bun Bi) is a classic Vietnamese dish and a wonderfully refreshing and hearty summertime meal. Flavorful shredded pork and pork skin (bi heo) is loaded on top a bed of springy rice vermicelli, green leaf lettuce and fresh herbs and topped with scallion oil, zesty carrot and radish pickles, crushed roasted peanuts and served with generous amounts of fish sauce dipping sauce. The mouth-watering combination is light and refreshing and truly satisfying. It’s a perfect summertime meal. Enjoy! Jump to Recipe Card Notes on the Shredded Pork ..read more

This recipe for Pennywort Soup (Canh Rau Ma) is light and healthy and so easy to make. Nutrient-rich pennywort greens and juicy shrimp are cooked in a seasoned stock to make a hearty soup. This delicious soup is the perfect addition to any family meal. As you may know, most Vietnamese meals include a soup dish. The soup is typically eaten toward the end of the meal and helps to cleanse the palate. As such, the soups usually consist of a light chicken or pork stock with a little bit of protein and lots of leafy greens or vegetables. This Pennywort Soup is the quintessential Viet-style soup to s ..read more

This easy recipe for Coconut Agar Jelly (Thach Dua) makes a wonderful summertime treat your entire family will love. Slightly crunchy agar jelly is infused with creamy coconut milk to make a refreshing chilled dessert. The jelly is silky, creamy and so cooling on a hot summer day. The recipe is as simple as it gets with just 5 ingredients. There are no complicated layers to make with this dessert. Just cook the jelly mixture in a saucepan and then pour into a large dish. Once the jelly sets, refrigerate until cold. To enjoy, simply cut into bite-sized pieces or bars. This Coconut Agar Jelly is ..read more

This scrumptious recipe for Sweet and Sticky Chicken Wings (Canh Ga Sot Ngot) is sure to become a favorite appetizer or side dish. Coated with a gooey sweet and savory sauce, these succulent wings are bursting with flavor! If you love the robust flavors of Asian-style wings, you’ll love this homemade marinade. Make these delicious Sweet and Sticky Chicken Wings for your next party or get-together and watch everyone devour these finger-licking good treats. Enjoy! Watch the video for instructions. Jump to Recipe Card Notes on the Sweet and Sticky Chicken Wings (Canh Ga Sot Ngot) Recipe ..read more

Cassava and Coconut Milk (Khoai Mi Nuoc Cot Dua) is a scrumptious little snack and this Instant Pot recipe makes it a cinch to cook. Full of tantalizing tastes and textures, this dish features hearty cassava chunks cooked in creamy coconut milk and then served topped with shredded coconut and a sweet and salty nut medley. The cassava is deliciously mealy and the combination of starchy and crunchy textures is perfectly satisfying. I’ve loved this dish since childhood and whenever I crave a comfort dish that’s just a tad sweet, this is my go-to snack. I hope you give the recipe a try and share y ..read more