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Simple & Fresh Vietnamese Cooking for Everyday Living. This is a space for home cooks who love Vietnamese flavors, want healthier routines, and crave meals that feel effortless and beautiful – even when life is full and time is limited. Lemongrass Cooking makes Vietnamese cooking simple, modern, and accessible. You’ll find easy Vietnamese recipe, healthy weeknight meals, and fresh, balanced dishes built on herbs, citrus, broths, and clean flavors. Everything is designed for real schedules – no specialty stores, no complicated techniques, just practical methods that fit into everyday life.
Discover Vietnamese-inspired bowls, sauces, pantry staples, and healthy recipes that help you eat well and feel good in your daily routine.
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Mekong Pineapple Coconut Chiller
This Mekong Pineapple Coconut Chiller is a light, tropical Vietnamese‑inspired drink that blends ripe pineapple, coconut milk, and fresh lime into a cold, breezy refresher. It’s bright, aromatic, and intentionally lighter than a smoothie — designed for hot days, summer…
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Vietnamese Herb & Citrus Slaw with Chili‑Lime Dressing
Vietnamese Herb & Citrus Slaw with Chili‑Lime Dressing is Potluck‑Perfect and scalable as your go-to everyday side. This Vietnamese Herb & Citrus Slaw layers crisp cabbage, fresh herbs, and bright citrus with a balanced chili‑lime dressing. The result is a…
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Ginger Congee with Sweet Corn & Herbs
Ginger Congee with Sweet Corn & Herbs is a warm, bright bowl built on simple ingredients. The ginger brings gentle heat, the corn adds natural sweetness, and the herbs finish everything with freshness. It’s light, nourishing, and deeply comforting without…
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Five‑Spice Pork Belly Bowl
This Five‑Spice Pork Belly Bowl is warm, glossy, aromatic pork belly over jasmine rice (or vermicelli noodles) with herbs, pickles, and scallion oil. This bowl takes everything people love about your Five‑Spice Pork Belly Bánh Mì — the warm spices,…
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How To Make Vietnamese Caramel Sauce (Nước Màu)
How To Make Vietnamese Caramel Sauce (Nước Màu) Nước màu is one of the quiet pillars of Vietnamese cooking. It’s the deep amber caramel that gives kho dishes their signature color, gloss, and gentle bitterness. Every family makes it slightly…
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Glutinous Rice Flour Guide
Glutinous Rice Flour Guide (Bột Nếp): What it is, How to Use it, and Why it’s Essential in Vietnamese desserts. Glutinous rice flour is one of the most important ingredients in Vietnamese cooking. It creates the signature chewy, bouncy texture…
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Strawberry Coconut Rice Balls
A Spring Twist: Strawberry Coconut Rice Balls Strawberry Coconut Rice Balls bring a spring twist to classic Vietnamese rice ball desserts. Soft, chewy glutinous rice dough wraps around a spoon of quick strawberry compote, then chills in lightly sweetened coconut…
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Ginger Citrus Rice Balls in Light Syrup
Ginger Citrus Rice Balls in Light Syrup – A lighter, brighter spin on traditional Vietnamese rice balls, this version leans on ginger, lemon, and orange for a clean, modern flavor profile. The syrup stays fragrant and warming without becoming heavy,…
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Sesame Lemongrass Paste Marinade
Sesame Lemongrass Paste Marinade: This sesame lemongrass paste marinade brings together nutty richness, bright aromatics, and the warm citrus of fresh lemongrass. It’s a modern Vietnamese‑inspired marinade that works across proteins and vegetables, coating everything in a silky, flavorful layer…
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Charred Lemongrass Steak with Coconut‑Lime Chimichurri
Charred Lemongrass Steak with Coconut‑Lime Chimichurri Bowl: This bowl brings together smoky, citrusy lemongrass steak and a bright coconut-lime chimichurri that feels both refreshing and rich. It’s a Vietnamese-forward weeknight dinner that layers flavor without extra work. The marinade leans…
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Vietnamese Rice Paper Guide
Vietnamese Rice Paper Guide: How to Buy, Store & Use Rice Paper Rice paper (bánh tráng) is one of the most versatile staples in a Vietnamese pantry. It’s used for fresh rolls, fried rolls, snacks, and even modern recipes like…
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Vietnamese Style Burger with Chili Lime Mayo
Vietnamese Style Burger with Chili Lime Mayo brings together a juicy beef‑and‑pork patty seasoned like chả, a bright herb salad, and a tangy chili‑lime mayo. The flavors are clean, fresh, and unmistakably Vietnamese, but the format stays simple and weeknight‑friendly.…
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5 Minute Pandan Coconut Cooler
5 Minute Pandan Coconut Cooler – This Pandan Coconut Cooler is a bright, refreshing drink built on the floral aroma of pandan and the creaminess of coconut milk. It’s simple, tropical, and perfect for warm days, backyard gatherings, or anytime…
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Coconut Caramel Bread Pudding with Vietnamese Coffee Drizzle
Coconut Caramel Bread Pudding with Vietnamese Coffee Drizzle This Coconut Caramel Bread Pudding layers soft, custardy brioche with coconut milk, buttery caramel, and a bold Vietnamese coffee drizzle. It’s warm, aromatic, and perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. This…
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Vietnamese Egg Roll Vermicelli Bowl
Vietnamese Egg Roll Vermicelli Bowl (Bún Chả Giò) A fresh, crunchy, herb‑forward vermicelli bowl topped with golden, shatter‑crisp egg rolls. This is the classic Vietnamese combination of textures: cool noodles, bright herbs, crisp vegetables, and a savory protein — all…
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Steamed Mussels in Lemongrass Coconut Broth
Steamed Mussels in Lemongrass Coconut Broth – A hosting-friendly, scalable Vietnamese seafood dish Steamed Mussels in Lemongrass–Coconut Broth is a bright, aromatic seafood dish built on Vietnamese pantry essentials. The broth is light yet deeply flavorful — a mix of…
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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Fried Rice
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Fried Rice brings together fragrant aromatics, wok-seared chicken, and day-old jasmine rice for a fast, deeply savory weeknight dish. Lemongrass anchors the flavor profile with brightness, while fish sauce and oyster sauce add the signature Vietnamese depth.…
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The Best Ways to Use Rice Vermicelli in Vietnamese Cooking
The Best Ways to Use Rice Vermicelli in Vietnamese Cooking Rice vermicelli noodles (bún) are one of the most versatile staples in Vietnamese cooking. They’re light, neutral, and endlessly adaptable — perfect for bowls, rolls, salads, and everyday meals. If…
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Cháo Lovers: 6 Vietnamese Congee Recipes to Make on Repeat
Cháo Lovers: 6 Vietnamese Congee Recipes to Make on Repeat A Classic Vietnamese Comfort Food: Congee (Cháo) Vietnamese congee (cháo) is comfort in its purest form — warm, silky rice simmered until it becomes a soothing, spoonable bowl. Every region…
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Lemongrass Mushroom Congee
Lemongrass Mushroom Congee (Vegan Chao) is a clean, aromatic bowl built on Vietnamese pantry staples. The base is simple: jasmine rice simmered until creamy, brightened with lemongrass and ginger, and finished with savory mushrooms for natural umami. It’s light, comforting,…
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Lemongrass Cooking Pantry Essentials
A few essentials. Endless meal possibilities. The Lemongrass Cooking pantry is the quiet engine behind every bright, simple recipe on this site. It’s built on a handful of Vietnamese essentials — fish sauce, citrus, herbs, aromatics, and a few everyday sauces — that make weeknight cooking feel lighter and more intuitive. With these staples on hand, you can build bowls, broths, marinades, and quick dressings without overthinking. This pantry isn’t about stocking everything; it’s about stocking what matters.
Featured Ingredient: Pandan
Pandan is the quiet fragrance of Vietnamese cooking — a leafy, vanilla‑coconut aroma that instantly makes rice, desserts, and drinks taste warmer and more nostalgic. It’s simple to use, endlessly versatile, and one of the easiest ways to bring real Vietnamese flavor into your everyday cooking. Explore some refreshed takes on how to incorporate this uplifting ingredient.
