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.
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Vietnamese Kabocha Pumpkin Soup with Minced Shrimp (Canh Bi Do Nau Tom Bam)
A simple Vietnamese kabocha squash soup with minced shrimp, perfect for fall and winter. Serve with steamed rice for a…
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Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Tamarind Soup with Salmon (Canh Chua Cá Hồi)
A quick and easy Vietnamese sweet and sour soup with salmon, taro stems, enoki mushrooms, and tomatoes in a tamarind…
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Crispy Salt & Pepper Beef (Thịt Bò Chiên Muối Tiêu)
A flavorful and crispy deep-fried Asian-style beef dish that’s ready in under 20 minutes.
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Vietnamese Caramelized Baby Shrimp (Tép Rim / Tép Ram)
Short on time? Try Vietnamese caramelized baby shrimp (Tép Rim or Tép Ram) for a sweet, salty, and umami-rich side…
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Vietnamese Fish Soup with Pickled Mustard Green (Canh Cá Nấu Dưa Chua)
Missing the taste of home? Try this easy sweet and sour fish soup with pickled mustard greens. No marinating needed—just…
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Vietnamese Fried Fish with Fish Sauce (Cá Chiên Nước Mắm)
This dish features crispy fried fish topped with a sweet and savory fish sauce glaze, delivering vibrant Vietnamese flavor in…
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Vietnamese Luffa Gourd Soup with Ground Pork (Canh Mướp Thịt Băm)
Try this quick and satisfying Vietnamese soup made with ground pork and young luffa gourd. This simple, comforting dish cooks…
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Vietnamese Pork Meatballs Soup with Winter Melon (Canh Mọc Nấu Bí Đao)
A quick pork meatball soup with winter melon (bi dao), a gourd that adds cucumber-like texture and sweetness. Enjoy this…
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Vietnamese Malabar Spinach & Ground Beef Soup (Canh Mồng Tơi Nấu Thịt Bò Bằm)
A warm and comforting side soup of malabar spinach and beef. Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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