Braised

A creative twist on Nấm Rơm Kho Tiêu, incorporating the warm, aromatic notes of Chinese five-spice powder for a deeper, more complex flavor profile.

Straw mushrooms · Shallots · Garlic · Fish sauce

A classic Vietnamese comfort dish featuring straw mushrooms braised in a savory and peppery sauce, typically served with rice.

Straw mushrooms · Shallots · Garlic · Fish sauce

A flavorful variation where chicken is braised with tangy pickled bamboo shoots, creating a rich, savory, and slightly sour profile, often served with rice.

Chicken thighs, bone-in, cut into pieces · Pickled bamboo shoots (măng chua), rinsed and sliced · Shallots, minced · Garlic, minced

A flavorful twist on Gà Nấu Đậu, this version features chicken braised in a savory, slightly sweet sauce with prominent notes of ginger, garlic, and fish sauce, alongside tender lima beans. The braising method creates a richer, more concentrated flavor profile.

Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on · Fresh lima beans (or frozen) · Ginger, minced · Garlic, minced

A flavorful variation of Gà Nấu Pate, this dish incorporates the warming spice of ginger and a slightly different braising technique, resulting in tender chicken with a complex sweet, savory, and aromatic profile.

Chicken wings or drumettes · Chicken liver · Fresh ginger · Garlic

A Southern Vietnamese variation where the meatballs are braised in a rich, slightly sweet and savory caramel sauce in a clay pot, resulting in a deeper flavor and tender texture.

ground pork · shallots · garlic · fish sauce

A hearty and deeply flavored Vietnamese braised beef stew, often called 'Bò Kho', which shares curry elements but is more stew-like. It features tender beef, aromatic spices like star anise and cinnamon, and is typically served with banh mi or noodles, but can also be enjoyed with rice.

Beef shank or chuck · Carrots · Yellow onion · Garlic