Stir-fried kelp ramen with scallop - Mì ramen tảo biển xào sò điệpBy Helen Le Published: February 4, 2019Prep: 15 minsCook: 15 minsReady In: 30 mins Yield: 4-6 ServingsThe story:  My Japanese friends sent me a parcel of high-end ingredients from Hokkaido and inspired me to cook a meal for my …Cuisine: Japanese InfluenceCourse: NoodleSkill Level: ModeratePrint Ingredients4 packs kelp ramen 1 tbsp minced garlic, shallot and ginger 1 tbsp vinegar tbsp cooking wine 1 carrot jullienned300 g bean sprouts 50 g kelp remain from dashi stock, shredded or woodear mushroom InstructionsBring 3 ..read more

Recipe: Sea Cucumber Soup - Canh Hải SâmBy Helen Le Published: February 4, 2019Prep: 2 hrs 0 minCook: 30 minsReady In: 110 hrs 30 mins Yield: 4-6 ServingsFor a long time, Japanese people did not appreciate the value of sea cucumber – while there are plenty of them in Hokkaido, it was relatively cheap food material. However, Chinese people discovered that Hokkaido has world-class sea cucumbers and they highly valued them. This recipe is one of the dishes in the menu I prepared for my family gathering lunh with ingredients from Hokkaido. Trước đây người Nhật không đánh giá cao hải sâm t ..read more

Cháo cá hồi - Salmon CongeeBy Helen Le Published: February 4, 2019Prep: 10 minsCook: 5 minsReady In: 8 hrs 15 mins Yield: 2-3 ServingsThe story:  My Japanese friends sent me a parcel of high-end ingredients from Hokkaido and inspired me to cook a meal for my …Cuisine: JapaneseCourse: BreakfastSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients50 g rice washed and drained5 g dried kelp 1 can salmon flakes shaved kelp sesame oil InstructionsAdd 50g rice and 750ml boiling water and a piece of kelp into a vacuum-insulated jar. Stir well. Cover the lid and leave overnight. After 8 hours, open the j ..read more

Corned beef lettuce wrap - Xà lách cuộn bò hộpBy Helen Le Published: February 4, 2019Prep: 15 minsCook: 10 minsReady In: 25 mins Yield: 6 ServingsThe story:  My Japanese friends sent me a parcel of high-end ingredients from Hokkaido and inspired me to cook a meal for my family …Course: AppetizerSkill Level: EasyPrint Ingredients *For the sauce* 1 tbsp caster sugar 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp vinegar 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced ginger InstructionsMake the sauce: In a bowl, combine 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil ..read more

Huế từ xưa đã được yêu mến bởi nét đẹp kiêu kỳ, dạo gần đây lại còn hay được du khách tìm đến bởi ở đó sở hữu một khu nghỉ dưỡng thần tiên, Angsana và Banyan Tree Lăng Cô thuộc khu resort Laguna. Nghe danh đã lâu nhưng mãi đến cuối tuần rồi Helen mới được “diện kiến” em ấy trong một cuối tuần đi nghỉ với gia đình.   Là khu nghĩ dưỡng phức hợp đẳng cấp quốc tế đầu tiên tại Việt Nam, Laguna Lăng Cô nằm cách Đà Nẵng khoảng 40km về phía Tây Bắc, kề bên Vịnh Lăng Cô vốn nổi tiếng với cảnh biển núi hữu tình.  Khu bãi biển nguyên sơ này được bao quanh bởi khung cảnh thiên nhiên kỳ vĩ nhưng không k ..read more

Recipe: Steamed Rice Cake Sandwich - Bánh dày giòBy Helen Le Published: January 4, 2019Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 mins Yield: 10 (1-2 Servings)Together with banh chung, banh day are served during the Vietnamese lunar new year (Tet) together as a symbol for the harmony between the earth and heaven. In the older days it is believed that the earth is square and the heaven is round. While the square and green banh chung symbolizes the earth, the white and curvy banh day stand for the uphigh heaven. Most people esp. those in the North offer both of these cakes to the ancestors ..read more

Recipe: Vegetarian Bread - Bánh Mỳ ChayBy Helen Le Published: November 6, 2018Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 1 hr 15 mins Yield: 6 (6 Servings)As you know, I’ve been trying to create vegan versions of every popular Vietnamese dishes and so far I’ve make vegan pho, bun bo hue, hu tieu, and vegan spring rolls. Today I will share with you my ultimate recipe for a decadent vegan banh mi sandwich. Let’s start! Với sự kết hợp giữa bánh mì giòn nóng và phần nhân chay thơm mùi xá xíu đem đến vị ngon đặc trưng của món ăn. Phần Pate chay bạn dùng đậu trắng sẽ mịn và béo hơn dùng hạt se ..read more

Recipe: Liver Cake - Bánh GanBy Helen Le Published: October 3, 2018Prep: 30 minsCook: 50 minsReady In: 1 hr 20 mins Yield: 1 (4-6 Servings)Literally translated, bánh gan means “liver cake”. Don’t worry this cake contains no liver; it’s only called that way because, the appearance should somewhat resemble a piece of liver. It has this dark brown greyish color and the texture looks so much like liver. But Don’t let the looks and name scare you! This cake is served cold and the flavor is rich and creamy, quite similar to flan. Bánh gan là một món bánh khá đặc biệt. Nghe tên vậy thôi chứ m ..read more

Recipe: Tortoise Cake - Bánh Quy RùaBy Helen Le Published: September 30, 2018Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 minsReady In: 60 mins Yield: 10 (2-3 Servings)In Vietnamese, banh quy also means cookies, so some might be mistaken by the name of this. The Banh Quy I am making today is not a cookie but a dumpling. It’s the Vietnamese version of Kueh Ang Ku, which is pretty popular in Malaysia, Singapore etc. Its is designed as turtle shell shape and therefore is a symbol of longevity and good luck. This cake/ dumpling is very popular as a snack as well as ritual offerings. While the Chinese version ..read more