Posts tagged tom kho
Savory Sticky Rice with Chinese Sausage (Xôi Mặn/Lo Mai Fan)

A warm dish of fragrant sticky rice infused with the savory goodness of Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, and dried shiitake mushrooms. Top with crunchy fried shallots for texture and scallion oil for an aromatic finish.

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Vietnamese Sweet Potato / Yam Leaves Soup with Dried Shrimp (Canh Rau Khoai Lang Nấu Tôm Khô)

Yam or sweet potato leaves are an underrated leafy vegetable. They are very similar to the water spinach/morning glory (rau muống) in appearance, texture, and flavor, but a lot cheaper. Here is a quick soup recipe with yam leaves and dried salted shrimp for a traditional Vietnamese home-cooked family-style meal.

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Vietnamese Chayote and Dried Shrimp Omelette (Trung Chien Su Su Tom Kho)

When the fridge is running empty or I just don’t feel like cooking, it’s an omelette with all the fixings to the rescue. This is a quick recipe of a Vietnamese-style omelette with dried salted shrimp and chayote squash. Protein and vegetables … all in one pan.

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Vietnamese Caramelized Shrimp (Tom Rim)

Vietnamese Caramelized Shrimp, or Tom Rim, is a quick and easy side dish in a traditional Vietnamese home-cooked meal. It's a very simple dish of sweet and savory shrimp that goes wonderfully with steamed white rice.

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