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Category: Side Dishes

Vietnamese side dishes are a great addition to rice meals or can be served on their own as appetizers. From pickled vegetables to simple yet delicious stir-fries, these small dishes add variety to any meal.

Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Catfish Soup with Celery (Canh Chua Cá Bông Lau Nấu Cần Tây)

A popular variation of a Vietnamese sweet and sour soup with celery. Enjoy with steamed rice and other side dishes…
Eggplant with Shrimp and Garlic Sauce (Ca Tim Xao Tom)

A quick stir-fry of eggplant and shrimp in a sweet, savory garlic sauce. Serve with rice for a simple, balanced…
Steamed Chicken with Vietnamese Coriander (Ga Hap Rau Ram)

A tasty Vietnamese steamed chicken recipe with coriander (Rau Ram), served with a lemon-salt-pepper dipping sauce — perfect for sharing…
Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Tamarind Fish Soup with Elephant Ear Taro (Canh Chua Ca Nau Bac Ha)

A classic Vietnamese home cooking dish of sweet and sour fish soup and elephant ear taro. Pair with other side…
Vietnamese Tofu and Garlic Chive Soup with Ground Pork (Canh Dau Hu He Nau Thit Bam)

A very simple soup made with garlic chives, tofu, and ground pork as the protein of choice. It takes no…
Quick Kid-Friendly Vietnamese Pan-Fried Ground Pork Patties

Simple pan-fried Vietnamese pork patties that are perfect for kids. No bones. No toughness. Nothing but tender meat with great…
Easy Crispy Fried Calamari (Muc Chien Gion)

Deep-fried to crispy, golden perfection and served with lemon wedges, marinara sauce, or aioli, these make a wonderful appetizer.
Vietnamese Kabocha Squash Soup with Pork Meatballs (Canh Bi Do Nau Moc)

A traditional soup side dish of kabocha squash and tender pork meatballs. These Vietnamese pork meatballs are soft with a…
Vietnamese Braised & Caramelized Catfish (Ca Kho To)

Nothing reminds me more of traditional Vietnamese home cooking than caramelized catfish. Gently braised in fish sauce and coconut juice,…
Vietnamese Mustard Green Soup with Pork Spare Ribs (Canh Cai Be Xanh Nau Suon Heo)

A traditional Vietnamese soup side dish with pork ribs and mustard greens. Pair with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Vietnamese Homemade Pork Stock/Broth (Nuoc Leo Suon Heo)

In Vietnamese home cooking, bones are cleaned before making stock to keep it clear. This is done by rubbing with…
Dim Sum Braised Chicken Feet with Black Bean Sauce

Craving authentic Dim Sum? These tender, flavorful braised chicken feet—also known as Feng Zhao—is a must-try dish of gelatinous and…