Quick Meals

A simplified version of the traditional Lẩu Dê, this recipe uses pre-cut goat meat and a concentrated broth base to significantly reduce cooking time while retaining essential flavors.

Pre-cut goat meat (stewing cuts) · Lemongrass paste · Ginger paste · Garlic paste

A simplified version of the traditional Lẩu riêu cua, this recipe uses pre-made crab paste and fewer steps for a quicker, yet still delicious, weeknight meal.

Pre-made crab paste · Beef shank or thinly sliced beef · Tomatoes · Tamarind soup base

A simplified version of the traditional Lẩu Cua Đồng, this recipe uses pre-made crab paste and fewer ingredients for a quicker preparation time while still capturing the essential flavors of the dish.

Pre-made crab paste (chả cua) · Tomatoes · Firm tofu · Chicken or vegetable broth

A faster, simplified version of the traditional hot pot. Uses pre-made fish cakes and focuses on quick assembly for a weeknight meal, retaining the core flavors of snakehead fish and bitter melon.

Pre-made fried snakehead fish cakes (cá thác lác) · Bitter melon (khổ qua) · Chicken or vegetable broth · Fish sauce

A simplified version of the traditional Lẩu Cá Kèo, designed for a quicker preparation without compromising too much on flavor. Uses pre-made broth base elements and fewer complex steps.

Catfish fillets (or pre-cut cá kèo) · Okra · Lemongrass paste (or 1 stalk) · Tamarind soup base (or paste)

A simplified version of Lẩu Mắm, using pre-made fermented fish paste concentrate and fewer ingredients for a quicker preparation without sacrificing too much authentic flavor.

Concentrated fermented fish paste (mắm nêm) · Beef sirloin, thinly sliced · Fish balls · Enoki mushrooms

A simplified version of the classic Lẩu Gà Ớt Hiểm, using pre-cut chicken and fewer aromatics for a faster preparation without sacrificing the signature spicy and savory flavors.

Chicken breast or thigh, pre-cut · Bird's eye chilies · Lemongrass, pre-sliced or paste · Garlic, minced

A simplified version of the classic Lẩu Gà Lá É, this recipe focuses on speed and ease without sacrificing the core flavors. It uses pre-cut chicken and fewer aromatics for a quicker weeknight meal.

Boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces · Lá é (Vietnamese perilla leaves) · Chicken broth (low sodium) · Ginger, thinly sliced

A simplified version of Bò Nhúng Mẻ, using readily available ingredients to achieve a similar tangy and savory flavor profile with less preparation time.

Beef sirloin or flank steak · Rice vinegar · Lemongrass stalks · Garlic cloves

A simplified version of the classic Bò Nhúng Giấm, perfect for a weeknight meal. It uses pre-sliced beef and a quicker broth preparation, while still capturing the essential tangy and aromatic flavors.

Pre-sliced beef for hot pot · Rice vinegar · Water · Lemongrass, pre-sliced or paste

A simplified version of the classic, focusing on quick marination and grilling. Perfect for a weeknight meal, this recipe uses pre-minced garlic and chili paste for speed.

Beef sirloin or flank steak · Lemongrass paste · Minced garlic · Chili garlic sauce

A simplified and faster version of the classic Bò Xào Sả Ớt, perfect for weeknights. It uses pre-minced lemongrass and chili paste for convenience while retaining the core aromatic and spicy flavors.

Beef sirloin or flank steak · Pre-minced lemongrass · Chili paste (e.g., Sambal Oelek) · Garlic powder

A simplified version of the classic Vietnamese shaking beef, perfect for a weeknight meal. It uses fewer ingredients and a slightly quicker preparation time while retaining the core flavors.

Beef sirloin · Garlic · Onion · Bell pepper (any color)

A simplified version of the classic Vietnamese stir-fry, perfect for weeknights. It uses fewer ingredients and a quicker marinade to get a delicious beef and celery dish on the table in under 20 minutes.

Beef sirloin or flank steak · Celery stalks · Garlic powder · Soy sauce

A simplified take on the classic, this version uses finely chopped beef and omits the rolling, cooking everything together in a skillet for a faster weeknight meal. It captures the essence of the original flavors with less fuss.

Ground beef · Betel leaves (lá lốt), roughly chopped · Shallots, minced · Garlic, minced

A simplified version of Bò Né using pre-marinated beef and a quicker cooking method, perfect for a fast weeknight meal or a speedy breakfast.

Pre-marinated beef slices (e.g., bulgogi-style or teriyaki beef) · Butter · Eggs · Baguette

A simplified version of Bò Lúc Lắc, perfect for a weeknight meal. It uses fewer ingredients and a quicker marination time while retaining the core flavors.

Beef sirloin · Garlic powder · Onion · Bell pepper (any color)

A simplified and faster version of the classic, using pre-cut pork and a slightly adjusted braising liquid to achieve delicious results in less time.

Pork knuckle, cut into cubes · Coconut water · Fish sauce · Brown sugar

A faster version of the classic, using pre-cooked bamboo shoots and a slightly shorter braising time. Still delivers comforting flavors with less effort.

Pork hock · Pre-cooked bamboo shoots · Fish sauce · Garlic

A simplified version of the classic, using pre-cut ribs and fewer ingredients for a faster weeknight meal.

Pre-cut pork ribs (Sườn non) · Fish sauce · Soy sauce · Brown sugar