Quick Meals

A simplified and quicker version of Cơm Rang Thập Cẩm, ideal for weeknights. It uses fewer, more common ingredients while retaining the core flavors.

Cooked rice (day-old) · Chicken breast, diced · Eggs, beaten · Frozen mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)

A simplified version of the classic, this quick fried rice uses pre-marinated beef or pre-cooked beef and readily available pickled mustard greens for a faster weeknight meal, while still capturing the essential sweet, savory, and tangy notes.

Cooked rice (day-old preferred) · Pre-cooked shredded or thinly sliced beef · Pickled mustard greens (dưa cải muối chua), chopped · Garlic, minced

A simplified version of Xôi Ngô, using pre-cooked or canned corn and a quicker steaming method, ideal for when time is limited but the craving for sweet corn sticky rice strikes.

Pre-cooked glutinous rice (or quick-cook variety) · Canned or frozen corn kernels, drained · Coconut milk · Sugar

A faster version of Xôi Mặn, using pre-cooked or easily prepared toppings and a quicker steaming method for the rice, ideal for a weeknight meal.

Pre-cooked glutinous rice · Water · Pre-cooked shredded chicken · Smoked sausage (like kielbasa)

A simplified version of Xôi Lạc, using pre-cooked or quick-cooking methods for the sticky rice to save time, while still delivering the essential peanut flavor.

Pre-cooked glutinous rice · Roasted peanuts, chopped · Water · Salt

A simplified version of Xôi Khúc, these bite-sized dumplings use pre-cooked ingredients and a slightly adjusted dough for a faster preparation time, perfect for a quick snack.

Glutinous rice flour · Pre-cooked mung bean paste · Ground pork · Green onion, finely chopped

A simplified version of the classic Xôi Đỗ Xanh, using pre-cooked or canned mung beans and a quicker steaming method for a faster preparation time, ideal for a weeknight treat.

Glutinous rice · Canned or pre-cooked mashed mung beans · Coconut milk · Sugar

A faster version of the traditional Xôi Gấc, using pre-cooked sticky rice or a quicker steaming method, ideal for when time is limited but the craving for this festive dish remains.

Pre-cooked glutinous rice · Gac fruit extract or powder · Coconut milk · Sugar

A faster version of Xôi Xéo, this recipe uses pre-cooked or canned mung beans and simplifies the shallot preparation for a quicker weeknight treat.

Pre-cooked glutinous rice (or quick-cook variety) · Canned or pre-cooked mung beans (unsalted) · Store-bought crispy fried shallots · Turmeric powder

A faster, simplified version of Cháo Cá, perfect for a weeknight meal. Uses pre-cooked rice or quicker cooking methods for the porridge base and streamlined seasoning.

Cooked rice · Chicken or fish broth · White fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia) · Garlic

A simplified and quicker version of Cháo Lòng, using pre-cooked offal or focusing on fewer types of offal to reduce preparation time. Still delivers comforting flavors with less effort.

Cooked rice · Pre-cooked pork liver · Pre-cooked pork heart · Chicken or pork broth

A faster version of the classic Cháo Gà, using pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken and a slightly quicker cooking method for the rice, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Cooked rice · Chicken broth · Pre-cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie) · Ginger

A simplified version of Cháo Trai that uses pre-cooked rice or leftover rice for a faster preparation time, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Cooked rice (leftover or instant) · Water or chicken broth · Pre-cooked or canned clams, drained · Garlic, minced

A faster, simplified version of traditional Cháo Sườn, using pre-cooked or ground pork for quicker cooking time while retaining the comforting essence of the dish. Ideal for a weeknight meal.

Ground pork · Jasmine rice · Water · Fish sauce

A simplified version of the classic duck noodle soup, this recipe uses pre-cooked duck or duck breast for a faster preparation time, while still delivering a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Cooked duck breast or roasted duck · Chicken or duck broth · Ginger · Garlic

A simplified version of Miến Gà, using pre-cooked chicken and a quicker broth preparation for a weeknight-friendly meal. Still captures the essence of the classic dish.

Cooked chicken (rotisserie or pre-boiled) · Glass noodles (mung bean vermicelli) · Chicken broth (low sodium) · Ginger

A simplified version of the traditional dish, this quick eel noodle soup uses pre-cooked eel or eel fillets for faster preparation, while still delivering satisfying flavors.

Pre-cooked eel or eel fillets · Glass noodles (Miến dong) · Chicken broth (store-bought) · Garlic

A quicker, more concentrated flavor variation using dried shrimp to deepen the umami of the crab broth, suitable for a simpler preparation.

Bánh đa cua noodles · Fresh water crab meat · Dried shrimp · Shrimp paste

A simplified, quicker take on the classic Hai Phong spicy fish noodle soup, using pre-made fish cakes and a less complex broth.

Firm white fish fillets · Pre-made fish cakes · Rice vermicelli noodles (bún) · Shallots

A simplified version of the classic Bún Cá Rô Đồng, this recipe uses pre-made fish cakes and a quicker broth preparation to save time, while still capturing the essential flavors of dill and turmeric.

Pre-made snakehead fish cakes · Rice vermicelli noodles (bún) · Chicken or fish broth (low sodium) · Turmeric powder