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 found in rice balls, mochi‑style desserts, and many traditional sweets. This guide breaks down exactly…
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 milk with basil seeds. The result is a dessert that feels familiar in texture but…
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, making it a perfect year‑round dessert. Why This Rice Ball Recipe Works Featured Vietnamese Rice…
Best Vietnamese Chè Desserts to Make at Home are simple classics using basic Vietnamese pantry ingredients like Coconut, Tapioca, and Pandan. The Best Vietnamese Chè Desserts to Make at Home Vietnamese chè desserts are light, textural, and deeply aromatic — the kind of sweets that feel comforting without being heavy. Built on coconut milk, pandan,…
One of the most comforting Vietnamese desserts – Ginger Syrup Rice Ball Dessert (Chè Trôi Nước) Introduction: Ginger Syrup Rice Ball Dessert (Chè Trôi Nước) Chè Trôi Nước is one of the most comforting Vietnamese desserts — soft glutinous rice balls with a sweet mung bean center, floating in a warm, fragrant ginger syrup. It’s…
Banana Tapioca Coconut Pudding (Chè Chuối) – a classic comfort food dessert. Related: Best Vietnamese Chè Desserts to Make at Home Banana Tapioca Coconut Pudding (Chè Chuối) A Light, Comforting Vietnamese Dessert Vietnamese chè chuối is one of the most comforting desserts in the chè family — a warm or chilled banana tapioca coconut pudding…
Light & Fresh Sweet Corn Coconut Pudding (Chè Bắp) – A modern, lighter take on a classic Vietnamese dessert. Vietnamese chè bắp is one of the simplest, most comforting desserts in the chè family — a warm or chilled sweet corn pudding made with tender corn, coconut milk, and just enough sweetness to highlight the…
A quick & Definitive Guide to Vietnamese Rice Balls! The Definitive Guide to Vietnamese Rice Balls gives you the essentials: what they are, how they work, why they matter, and how to make them feel clean and modern at home. A modern guide to chè trôi nước, floating rice balls, and the quiet craft behind…