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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 July 22, 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 November 13, 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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Vietnamese Coffee Cake (Bánh Cà Phê Sữa Đặc)

Updated on April 30, 2025April 30, 20252 Comments

This Vietnamese Coffee Cake is a celebration of flavour and culture, inspired by the beloved cà phê sữa, Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk. Made with strong, traditionally brewed Vietnamese coffee and layered with rich, velvety condensed milk buttercream, this cake captures the bold aroma and sweet, creamy taste of Vietnam’s most iconic drink. Light, fluffy, and deeply aromatic, it’s the perfect treat for coffee lovers and a meaningful bake to mark special occasions like Reunification Day.

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Bánh Đúc Lạc (Peanut Rice Cake)

Updated on April 29, 2025April 29, 2025Leave a Comment

Discover how to make Banh Duc Lac (Peanut Rice Cake), a traditional Vietnamese snack made with rice flour and peanuts, served with a savoury fermented soybean sauce. This easy recipe skips limestone water while keeping the authentic flavour and texture, just like Mum used to make.

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