Simple and approachable tips on How to Make Cold Rice Vermicelli Noodle Salads (Bún Trộn) As spring warms into early summer, Vietnamese cooking naturally shifts toward cooling, hydrating meals. Bún trộn fits this moment perfectly. The bowl is built on cold rice vermicelli, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a bright nước chấm that keeps everything…
Pomelo Herb Salad with Crispy Shallots, a bright, citrus‑forward Vietnamese salad built on juicy pomelo, fresh herbs, crisp greens, and a light fish‑sauce vinaigrette. This salad is refreshing, textural, and deeply Vietnamese without being heavy or complicated. What Is Pomelo? Pomelo (bưởi) is the largest citrus fruit in the world—sweet, floral, and less bitter than…
Crispy Shrimp & Pork Bánh Xèo: The Vietnamese Crêpe That Teaches You to Cook With Sound A classic recipe, made simpler — and more intuitive — for the modern home cook Banh xeo is one of those Vietnamese dishes that looks dramatic but is actually built on a simple truth: if you listen for the…
Get inspired with our top 5 Vietnamese-Forward Spring Dishes. Spring Transition: Vietnamese Dishes for Longer Days, Lighter Meals, and Time Outdoors. Spring in Vietnamese cooking isn’t marked by a single ingredient or holiday. It’s marked by feeling — the shift toward lighter broths, cooling herbs, citrus, and the kind of food that makes sense when…
A Lemongrass Cooking kitchen favorite: Vietnamese Steakhouse Salad with Scallion Oil & Black Pepper Vinaigrette. A warm‑meets‑fresh, date‑night-kind-of salad with classic Vietnamese flavor logic If you love the contrast of hot, savory protein over crisp greens, this Vietnamese Steakhouse Salad is the kind of dish that feels quietly luxe without trying. Thinly seared beef, glossy…
This balanced tamarind chili chicken salad bowl will force you to explore new authentic Vietnamese pantry tamarind. If you love Vietnamese salads that hit every note—crunchy, juicy, sweet, sour, savory, and fresh—this Tamarind Chili Chicken Salad Bowl is the one you’ll keep coming back to. It layers grilled chicken tossed in a glossy tamarind–chili glaze…
Quick, easy and Perfect Shaking Beef Salad Bowl that will uplift your day. Shaking beef (bò lúc lắc) is one of those Vietnamese restaurant classics everyone remembers — tender cubes of beef seared over high heat, tossed in a savory‑sweet sauce, and served sizzling with lime and black pepper. It’s bold, peppery, and deeply aromatic,…
A clean guide to the herbs that define Vietnamese flavor – The Top 3 Vietnamese Herbs you’ll Find in Everyday Vietnamese Cooking — and the cultural logic behind them. Vietnamese cooking is fresh by design. Not just because it tastes good, but because it reflects the way people have cooked, gardened, and lived for generations….
Fresh, festive, and built for a party! There’s something magical about a DIY Summer Roll Bar — it turns any gathering into a bright, hands‑on moment where everyone gets to play with color, texture, and flavor. It’s fresh, it’s interactive, and it instantly sets the tone for a fun, easygoing night. This is one of…
A fresh, high‑impact platter for effortless hosting Hosting doesn’t need to be complicated to feel special. This Lemongrass Steak Lettuce Cup Board is one of those dishes that looks impressive, eats beautifully, and keeps the actual work shockingly minimal. It’s built for movement — people grazing, assembling, adding herbs, passing the platter around — which…