New to Vietnamese cooking? Start here with must-have pantry staples, cooking guides, and essential tips.
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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.
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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 and other Asian dishes. This recipe makes about 3 quarts of stock.
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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 has cooked through and sauce has thickened to your liking. This yields 1 ½ cups.
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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 swipe. No need for a peeler either. A vegetable peeler can’t get into all the small nooks and crannies of ginger. All you need to efficiently peel ginger is a spoon and here’s how you…
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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 and texture are perfect additions to complete your favorite Vietnamese dishes.
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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 to grow them.
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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 first knuckle method, the hand method, and a precise alternative for the right rice-to-water ratio to get perfectly cooked white rice. Stove-top instructions included. Let’s cook perfect rice together!
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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.
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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 a cultural experience. The combination of flavors and textures is a true representation of the blending of French and Vietnamese cuisines. Learn everything you need to know about the Bánh Mi.
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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 dish that will make you question why you ever bothered trying other foods in the first place.
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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 and comforting Pho to the refreshing Goi Cuon, here are 10 Vietnamese dishes you simply have to try before you die.
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