Banh Be0

5 oz of dried shrimp (shredded) 5 stalks of green onions (Chopped) 2 bags of rice powder 8 cups of water 8-16 cooking  bowls Add the powder and water together, stir until well mixed get a steamer and add water to the bottom then place the bowls into the steamer. set the heat to high […]

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Mei Xao

1 package of egg noodles 1 cup of olive oil 2 tsp. olive oil 4 oz of beef 6 carrots (sliced into thin pieces) 1 white onion (sliced) heat the egg noodles in a basin of hot water until soften remove noodles using a strainer and add it into a cool basin of water for […]

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Canh Chua Thua Nuoc Mam

2 Tbsp. of nuoc mam 8-10 pieces of chicken wings or thigh 5 pieces of garlic (diced) 2 stalks of green onions add the in 1 Tbsp. of oil to a pan and heat on medium Add in the chicken pieces and cook with the nuoc mam after the chicken looks crispy and done take […]

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Com Dac Biet

1 cup of short-grain rice (Long-grain works as well) 3 oz of beef  6 pieces of sliced cucumbers 1 egg 4 tsp. of olive oil Sliced lettuce 3 pieces of garlic (diced) After cooking the rice, add 2 cups of steamed rice on a medium sized plate Fried the beef on a pan with 2 […]

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Bun Rieu

3 tomatoes cut into wedges 3 eggs (beaten) 300g pork minced 1 can of crab minced in spices 1 tbsp. fine shrimp sauce 1 tbsp. tamarind 1kg thin rice noodles (2.2 lbs) 500g bean sprouts For how to make  it, Link to recipe and picture This recipe is just like how my mom used to […]

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Bun Ca

For 2 to 4 servings, you’ll need: 2 tuna fillets 1/2 cup pineapple, chopped 1 tsp salt 1 tblsp Nuoc Mam (Vietnamese Fish Sauce) 1/2 to 1 lb rice vermicelli noodles, boiled and drained Cilantro, green onions, or rau ram (Vietnamese coriander) as garnish Nuoc Mam Cham (Vietnamese Fish Dipping Sauce) Picture from same site. […]

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Pho

4 pounds beef soup bones 1 onion, unpeeled and cut in half 5 slices fresh ginger 1 tablespoon salt 2 pods star anise 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 4 quarts water 1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles 1 1/2 pounds beef top sirloin, thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 tbsp. chopped green onions […]

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Banh Hoi

1 bag of dried rice vermicelli cut into rectangles if possible. 4-8 oz of dried shrimp 8 sticks of green onions Assorted meats like pork or beef (optional) 10 cups of water   Heat the water on a stove until boiling using a noodle strainer, boil the rice vermicelli until it is soft Place the […]

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Banh Xeo

2 bags of Saigon pancake flour mix 8 cups of water 1/2 lb. of beef 1 lb. bean sprouts any other veggie or meats. mix the flour and the water together, stir until mixed well get out a large pan and add about 2 Tbsp. of olive oil add in 1 cup of the mixture […]

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