Discover Vietnamese cooking with our top picks! Whether you’re a beginner or looking for quick meal ideas, explore our must-try tips, recipes, and techniques.
Vietnamese Cooking Tips and Techniques
Begin your Vietnamese cooking journey here! Learn essential ingredients, must-know techniques, and simple tips to get started.
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How to Cook Fresh Egg Noodles Like a Pro (Restaurant Secret)
Learn how to cook fresh Asian egg noodles like a pro. This easy restaurant-secret method guarantees bouncy, chewy, perfectly cooked noodles every time.
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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, don’t worry—I’ve got you covered. Here’s a quick guide to the top 10 must-have pantry items for Vietnamese cuisine.
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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 to prepare and store lemongrass, so you can have it ready whenever you need it.
Quick Dinners
Perfect for busy weeknights. Discover simple, delicious meals that take minimal time and effort to prepare, without compromising on flavor.
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Vietnamese Napa Cabbage Dried Shrimp Soup (Canh Cải Thảo Tôm Khô)
Looking to complete your Vietnamese rice dinner spread? Complement it with this light, 30-minute vegetable soup. It’s made with napa cabbage, carrots, and a savory seafood base made from salted dried shrimp (tom kho).
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Easy Rice Cooker Porridge (Vietnamese Cháo)
A genuinely effortless meal in a rice cooker for a quick taste of home. Whether it is to prepare my son for college living or for anyone needing a low-effort dinner, just drop the ingredients in and press a button! Enjoy it simply or add a few extras for a heartier meal.
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Easy Salmon Crudo with Ponzu & Chili Crisp
Easy salmon crudo with store-bought ponzu, chili crisp and fried garlic. It’s a refreshing, restaurant-quality appetizer you can make at home in minutes.
Most Popular Recipes
Discover the most popular recipes from Vicky Pham’s kitchen. Explore popular, easy-to-make dishes that are loved by home cooks, from Vietnamese classics to quick weeknight meals.
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Vietnamese Fish Sauce Fried Chicken Wings (Gà Chiên Nước Mắm)
Crispy fried chicken wing with a fine outer crust, tossed in a sweet fish sauce glaze. For those who are absolutely terrified of the smell of fish sauce, this is the perfect recipe to baby step your way into the magical world of Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cuisine.
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Vietnamese/Chinese BBQ Pork (Thịt Xá XĂu/Char Siu)
A sweet, sticky BBQ pork found all over Chinatown. Perfect for sandwiches, noodle soups, stir-fries, or over steamed rice, its versatility makes it a must to double or triple the recipe at home!
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Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup (Phở Bò)
Cozy up with this traditional Vietnamese beef pho: soft rice noodles in a rich, aromatic beefy broth, topped with green onions. This stovetop version takes about 3½ hours, but the flavor is worth the wait!