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Coconut Avocado Pudding – A Creamy Vietnamese-Inspired Dessert

Updated on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025Leave a Comment

Inspired by the classic Vietnamese avocado smoothie, this Coconut Avocado Pudding is smooth, creamy, and subtly sweet. Made with ripe avocados, coconut milk, and condensed milk, it’s an easy no-bake dessert that’s light, refreshing, and perfect for warm weather. Serve chilled with a silky coconut milk sauce for an irresistible finish.

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Salmon in Orange and Honey Sauce (Cá Hồi Sốt Cam)

Updated on May 12, 2025May 12, 2025Leave a Comment

This Salmon in Orange and Honey Sauce recipe is a quick and delicious twist on a classic favourite. Juicy salmon fillets are pan-seared until crispy, then simmered in a fragrant glaze made from fresh orange juice, honey, garlic, and soy sauce. The result is a perfectly balanced dish that’s sweet, savoury, and slightly tangy – ideal for a fuss-free weeknight dinner. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s best served with rice and steamed vegetables for a wholesome, flavour-packed meal.

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Sticky Rice with Corn (Xôi Ngô) – Easy Recipe Using a Rice Cooker

Updated on May 11, 2025May 11, 2025Leave a Comment

Sticky Rice with Corn (Xôi Ngô) is a traditional Vietnamese breakfast dish made with glutinous rice and soft corn, topped with mashed mung beans, crispy fried shallots, and a sprinkle of salty peanut-sesame mix. It’s simple, filling, and full of nostalgic flavour – perfect for breakfast or any time you crave something warm and satisfying.

Homemade Peach Iced Tea Recipe (Trà Đào Lạnh) – A Summer Must-Have

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Homemade Peach Iced Tea Recipe (Trà Đào Đá) – A Summer Must-Have

Updated on May 10, 2025May 10, 2025Leave a Comment

This Homemade Peach Iced Tea (Trà Đào Đá) is a refreshing summer drink made with fresh peaches, black tea, and honey. Naturally sweetened and free from additives, it’s full of real fruit flavour and perfect for warm days by the garden or pool. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy.

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Caramelised Pork Belly with Mooli (Thịt Kho Củ Cải)

Updated on May 9, 2025May 8, 2025Leave a Comment

Caramelised Pork Belly with Mooli (Thịt Kho Củ Cải) is a classic Vietnamese comfort dish where tender pork belly is slow-braised in a rich, savoury-sweet caramel sauce with thick-cut daikon radish. The mooli soaks up all the delicious juices, adding a subtle crunch that perfectly complements the melt-in-your-mouth pork. A simple, nostalgic family favourite that’s packed with flavour and heart.

Che Khuc Bach – Vietnamese Panna Cotta Sweet Soup

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Chè Khúc Bạch – Vietnamese Panna Cotta Sweet Soup

Updated on May 6, 2025May 6, 20252 Comments

Light, creamy, and bursting with fresh flavour, Che Khuc Bach is a Vietnamese Panna Cotta Sweet Soup made with soft cubes of panna cotta in a pandan and lychee-infused syrup. Topped with toasted almond flakes for crunch and served chilled, this beautiful dessert is perfect for summer days. A playful mix of textures and colours, it’s a refreshing treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.

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Rich and Velvety Dubai Chocolate Cake

Updated on May 8, 2025May 5, 2025Leave a Comment

This Rich and Velvety Dubai Chocolate Cake is inspired by the beloved Dubai Chocolate bar, known for its silky pistachio cream and crispy knafeh pastry. With layers of fudgy chocolate sponge, crunchy toasted pastry, homemade pistachio cream, and a luscious chocolate ganache, this cake is indulgent, textured, and bursting with flavour in every bite. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you fancy something extraordinary.

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Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng (Vietnamese Banh Mi with Grilled Pork)

Updated on May 3, 2025May 3, 2025Leave a Comment

This Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng is a deliciously authentic Vietnamese Banh Mi filled with smoky grilled pork belly, crisp pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs, all tucked into a crusty homemade baguette. Marinated in lemongrass, garlic, and fish sauce, the grilled pork is sweet, savoury and packed with flavour. Perfect for lunch, dinner or a weekend treat, this Vietnamese grilled pork sandwich is a true crowd-pleaser – fresh, vibrant and seriously satisfying.

Frozen Banana and Coconut Dessert (Kem Chuoi Dua)

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Frozen Banana and Coconut Dessert (Kem Chuối Dừa)

Updated on May 3, 2025May 3, 2025Leave a Comment

This Frozen Banana and Coconut Dessert – or Kem Chuối Dừa – is a much-loved Vietnamese summer treat made with sliced bananas, creamy coconut milk, tangy yoghurt, and crunchy roasted peanuts. No ice cream maker needed! It’s a beautifully layered, no-fuss frozen pudding that’s sweet, salty, chewy, and crunchy all at once. Perfect for hot days when you want something refreshing and satisfying.

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Tofu and Egg Drop Soup: A Light and Comforting Bowl

Updated on May 1, 2025May 1, 2025Leave a Comment

This Tofu and Egg Drop Soup is light, tangy, and full of comforting flavours. Made with ripe tomatoes, soft tofu, and gently streamed eggs, it’s a quick 15-minute dish that’s perfect for warm days or simple family dinners. Add mushrooms for extra texture or keep it classic – either way, it’s a nourishing bowl of home.

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