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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.
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Brown Butter Jasmine Rice with Fresh Scallion Oil
Your next simple holiday side! Brown Butter Jasmine Rice with Fresh Scallion Oil brings cozy fall warmth to the holiday table. The nutty brown butter adds deep, comforting richness, while scallion oil keeps everything bright and fresh in a distinctly…
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Fresh and Crunchy Fall Apple Shrimp Rolls
Fresh and Crunchy Fall Apple Shrimp Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn) deliver crisp apple sweetness, bright herbs, and tender shrimp wrapped in a refreshing Vietnamese‑inspired fresh roll perfect for fall. A Tart Update to Your Spring Rolls for Fall Fresh & Crunchy…
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Charred Brussels Sprouts with Tamarind Honey Glaze
Charred Brussels Sprouts with Tamarind Honey Glaze brings a fresh, modern lift to classic holiday vegetables. The deep char delivers familiar comfort, while the tamarind honey glaze adds Vietnamese‑inspired brightness that keeps the table feeling lively. It’s a side that…
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Vietnamese Cranberry and Ginger Pickles
Vietnamese Cranberry and Ginger Pickles take a familiar fall flavor and flip it into something bright, quick, and unexpected. Instead of the usual sweet sauces or baked dishes, this version leans into Vietnamese-style acidity — sharp, refreshing, and just a…
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Simple Charred Peanut Lime Tofu Steakhouse Salad
Simple Charred Peanut Lime Tofu Steakhouse Salad will be a go-to for plant-based protein meal that delivers a bright twist! This salad brings together charred tofu, a bright peanut lime sauce, and a crisp steakhouse-style salad. It’s a modern Vietnamese-inspired…
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Vietnamese Chili Crisp Chicken Cutlets with Pickled Herb Salad
Healthy Vietnamese Chili Crisp Chicken Cutlets with Pickled Herb Salad under 30-minutes. This Vietnamese salad bowl layers crispy chili crisp chicken cutlets over a bright, pickled herb salad. The cutlets bring heat and crunch, while the herb salad adds cool…
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Easy and Quick Vietnamese Pantry Marinades
For busy weeks when dinner needs to be fast and flavorful, Easy and Quick Vietnamese Pantry Marinades offer a simple solution built from everyday ingredients. Why These Vietnamese Marinades Work Busy weeks make it hard to keep meals interesting. Meal…
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Vietnamese BBQ Pork Meatball Banh Mi
Vietnamese BBQ Pork Meatball Bánh Mì delivers tender xíu mại-style meatballs, a light tomato glaze, and crisp Vietnamese pickles inside a warm, airy baguette. What Makes This Bánh Mì Special This Vietnamese BBQ Pork Meatball Bánh Mì layers tender xíu…
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Shaking Beef Four Ways: Modern Takes on a Vietnamese Classic
Shaking Beef Four Ways: Modern Takes on a Vietnamese Classic. New Takes on Shaking Beef: Tacos, Salad, Bowls, and More These four Shaking Beef variations keep the dish’s iconic flavor while making it flexible for modern cooking. Whether served in…
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Easy Vietnamese Chicken Marinade
Easy Vietnamese Chicken Marinade – A bright, savory Vietnamese chicken marinade built for busy weeknights. This easy mix uses pantry staples like fish sauce, lime, garlic, and a touch of sweetness to create tender, flavorful chicken that grills, bakes, or…
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5 Easy One Pot Vietnamese Meal Ideas
5 Easy One Pot Vietnamese Meal Ideas for Busy Weeknights Vietnamese cooking is known for its bright flavors, aromatic herbs, and comforting broths—but that doesn’t mean it has to be complicated. If you’re craving something delicious without the pile of…
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25 Minute Orange Ginger Shrimp Bowl
This 25 minute Orange Ginger Shrimp Bowl leans into fresh orange, grated ginger, and a quick stovetop glaze that pulls everything together. It’s fast, aromatic, and built for weeknights when a clean, flavorful bowl is the goal. Why This Vietnamese…
Vietnamese Cooking Pantry Essentials
Featured Vietnamese Pantry Tips & Recipes
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.
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