A delicious and versatile topping, these crispy fried shallots add so much flavor and texture to many Vietnamese dishes. Say goodbye to soggy and burnt fried shallots with this foolproof recipe for crispy fried shallots at home each and every time.
Read MoreA simple yet delicious Vietnamese garnish of oil and scallions to give the finishing touch to many Vietnamese dishes. Brush them on grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, rice noodles, and many more.
Read MoreHere is a quick and simple recipe for pickled chili peppers. Pickled chili peppers are used as a side condiment to many soups, noodles and stir-fries. These chilies deliver a milder version of heat, along with a sweet and sour note that complements many dishes well.
Read MoreWhat makes Vietnamese cuisine so unique and delicious is the smorgasbord of dipping sauces we have just for about everything. From the mild peanut sauce to the more exotic pungent fermented fish dipping sauce, there’s always a sauce that complements a dish. Here are 10 popular Vietnamese sauces that we simply can’t go without.
Read MoreSay goodbye to bland, mushy pickled jalapenos! These refrigerator pickled jalapenos are crisp and full of flavor. It's the perfect blend of spicy, sweet, and sour. When jalapenos are in season, this is my go-to recipe. This recipe makes about 2 cups.
Read MoreMam Kho Quet is a sauce and vegetable dish derived from poverty when Vietnamese farmers had plentiful vegetables but very little protein. The dipping sauce is made by caramelizing fish sauce and sugar in a small clay pot with a small amount of pork, dried shrimp, dried fish, and/or pork fat. The sauce is then served in the clay pot alongside a platter of fresh and boiled vegetables.
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