Quick Bakes

A simplified version of the classic Bánh Hồng, this recipe uses readily available ingredients and a slightly quicker steaming method, making it more accessible for home cooks while retaining the signature chewy texture and pink hue.

Glutinous rice flour · Tapioca starch · White sugar · Coconut milk (canned)

A simplified version of the traditional Bánh Cốm, these bites use pre-made or easily prepared components for a faster assembly. They offer a similar sweet and fragrant flavor profile, perfect for a quick treat.

Glutinous rice flour · Mung bean paste (sweetened) · Pandan extract or food coloring · Sugar

A simplified version of the classic Hai Duong mung bean cake, using pre-ground mung bean flour for a quicker preparation. It retains the characteristic sweet and smooth texture, making it an accessible treat.

Mung bean flour · Granulated sugar · Vegetable oil or coconut oil · Vanilla extract

A simplified version of the classic, using store-bought puff pastry for a quicker preparation. These rolls offer a similar delightful combination of flaky pastry and creamy salted egg yolk filling, perfect for a faster treat.

Store-bought puff pastry · Egg yolks (for custard) · Sweetened condensed milk · Cornstarch

A faster version of the traditional Bánh Bò Thốt Nốt, using baking powder for leavening instead of yeast, resulting in a slightly different but still delicious texture.

Rice flour · Tapioca starch · Palm sugar · Coconut milk

A simplified version of the traditional Bánh Bò Hấp, this recipe uses baking powder to achieve a quicker rise and a slightly less complex honeycomb structure, making it more accessible for home cooks.

Tapioca starch · Rice flour · Baking powder · Granulated sugar