Vietnamese

A flavorful twist on Banh Mi, featuring tender chicken marinated in lemongrass and spices, combined with traditional pickled vegetables and fresh herbs in a crispy baguette.

Baguette · Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless · Lemongrass, finely chopped · Garlic, minced

A simplified Banh Mi using thinly sliced pork quickly pan-fried with a savory sauce, served in a baguette with quick-pickled vegetables and fresh herbs.

Baguette · Pork tenderloin, thinly sliced · Soy sauce · Honey

A traditional Banh Mi featuring succulent grilled pork, pickled daikon and carrots, fresh cilantro, cucumber, and a smear of pâté and mayonnaise, all served in a crispy baguette.

Baguette · Pork shoulder · Fish sauce · Sugar

Chả Giò are the crispy, fried cousins of fresh spring rolls. These golden-brown rolls are filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, shrimp, glass noodles, and vegetables, then deep-fried to perfection. They are typically served with lettuce, fresh herbs, and a dipping sauce (nước chấm).

Rice paper wrappers (or wheat wrappers) · Ground pork · Shrimp, finely chopped · Glass noodles (mung bean vermicelli)

A simplified version of fresh Vietnamese spring rolls, perfect for a quick and healthy meal or appetizer. This recipe uses pre-cooked ingredients and focuses on fresh vegetables and herbs for a vibrant flavor profile.

Rice paper wrappers · Pre-cooked shredded chicken or firm tofu · Rice vermicelli noodles · Carrot

Classic Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, also known as Gỏi Cuốn. These are healthy, light, and refreshing rolls filled with cooked shrimp, pork, vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables, all wrapped in delicate rice paper. Served with a peanut dipping sauce.

Rice paper wrappers · Pork belly · Medium shrimp · Rice vermicelli noodles

A lighter, yet equally flavorful variation of Pho, this version uses a clear chicken broth simmered with aromatics and ginger, served with tender shredded chicken and rice noodles.

Whole chicken or chicken carcass/bones · Yellow onions · Ginger · Star anise

A faster, simplified version of traditional Phở Bò, using pre-made beef broth and quicker-cooking beef cuts, while retaining the essential aromatic spices and fresh garnishes for a satisfying meal.

High-quality beef broth · Beef sirloin or flank steak · Yellow onion · Ginger

A classic and deeply aromatic Vietnamese beef noodle soup, featuring a rich, clear broth simmered with beef bones, spices, and tender slices of beef, served with rice noodles and fresh herbs.

Beef bones (marrow bones, knuckle bones) · Beef brisket or chuck roast · Yellow onions · Ginger