Tutorials - Vicky Pham

Category: Tutorials

Master essential cooking techniques with these easy-to-follow Vietnamese cooking tutorials. Learn how to make Perfectly Steamed Rice, prepare and grow Fresh Lemongrass for your dishes, and create a flavorful Homemade Kho Sauce for authentic Vietnamese braised recipes. Plus, get quick tips with our Easy Guide to Peeling Ginger to make cooking simpler.

Top 10 Must-Have Vietnamese Pantry Items

If you’re new to Vietnamese cooking and feeling overwhelmed by the array of choices at your local Asian grocery store,…
How to Grow and Prepare Lemongrass for Cooking

Looking to add fresh lemongrass to your recipes but unsure how to prepare it? Here’s a guide with easy steps…
How to Make Vietnamese Chicken Stock

Turn chicken meat, bones, and other simple ingredients into a delicious Vietnamese chicken stock. This stock is great for Vietnamese…
Homemade Kho Sauce Recipe for Authentic Vietnamese Braised Dishes (Nuoc Sot Kho)

A thin brown sauce ready for use with traditional Vietnamese fish-sauce-braised dishes. Simply add your protein and braise until protein…
Easy Guide to Peeling Ginger: Tips and Tricks for Home Cooks

To peel ginger, no need for a knife. A knife wastes too much and can be dangerous with the wrong…
How to Cook Pork Blood (Huyết)

Learn how to cook congealed pork blood properly with a smooth texture and without the cheese holes. Its unique flavor…
A Guide to the Most Common Herbs in Vietnamese Cuisine

Here is a complete guide of the most common Vietnamese herbs, the dishes you can find them in, and how…
The Guide to Cooking Perfectly Steamed Rice: Asian Kid Edition

Master the art of cooking rice like Asian kids! This step-by-step guide covers the finger method, also known as the…
How to Make Crispy Fried Shallots (Hanh Phi)

Add flavor and texture to many Vietnamese dishes. This foolproof recipe ensures perfectly crispy shallots every time without burning.
All About the Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)

Bánh Mì is a Vietnamese sandwich that is popular all over the world. It is not just a sandwich, it’s…
Authentic Cơm Tấm: A Delicious and Traditional Vietnamese Broken Rice Dish

Once considered “poor man’s rice”, this humble dish has evolved into a popular Vietnamese dish. Cơm Tấm is a rice…
Top 10 Vietnamese Dishes You Must Try

Vietnam’s diverse culinary traditions offer a wide range of dishes that are sure to satisfy any palate. From the iconic…