Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy days, these simple, delicious recipes take 30 minutes or less to prepare and will quickly feed and fill the family.
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Simple Choy Sum & Garlic Stir-Fry
Want a simple, delicious veggie side? Try this choy sum recipe. This tasty and affordable green makes a perfect stir-fry. It’s packed with umami and garlic flavors, and comes together in less than 15 minutes.
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Asian Garlic Butter Noodles (Mi Xao Toi Bo)
Inspired by the classic Asian-fusion restaurant’s garlic noodles, this dish is packed with garlicky goodness, a touch of sweetness, and umami richness that you’ll want to make on repeat. Perfect as a quick meal and a favorite of picky eaters, big and small.
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Vietnamese Chayote Squash Soup with Pork Meatballs (Canh Su Su Nau Gio Song/Canh Moc)
A traditional soup that is easy to make, featuring two main ingredients, chayote squash, and store-bought ground pork paste. It’s light and flavorful broth pairs beautifully with steamed rice.
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Easy Blanched Bok Choy
Easy and delicious, this blanched bok choy recipe is a great way to eat your veggies. Infused with sesame oil and a touch of salt, it cooks and seasons simultaneously for a perfect, fuss-free side dish.
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Vietnamese Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup (Canh Khổ Qua Nhồi Thịt)
One of the traditional dishes served during Vietnamese New Year (Tết) and also a staple in everyday home cooking. Ground pork stuffed bitter melon is simmered in a savory broth and served with fluffy steamed rice and other side dishes for a complete family-style meal.
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How to Make Restaurant-Style Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Craving a beef and broccoli dish like your favorite Chinese restaurant? This recipe combines tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory soy sauce, with a secret velveting hack for extra tenderness. Ready in under 30 minutes!
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Vietnamese Chayote Squash Soup with Ground Pork (Canh Su Su Nấu Thịt Băm)
A hearty and comforting chayote squash soup, featuring ground pork but feel free to substitute with your ground meat of choice. This quick and easy soup complements steamed rice and other side dishes in a traditional Vietnamese family-style meal.
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Black Pepper Beef with Noodles and Vegetables Stir Fry
A delicious combination of vegetables, thick yellow Asian noodles, and tender beef, tossed in a peppery sweet and savory brown sauce. This healthy dinner option is easily customizable and makes excellent leftovers for the next day.
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Vietnamese Opo Squash and Shrimp Soup (Canh Bầu Tôm)
Simple ingredients, quick to cook, and easy to eat, this soup is the perfect comfort food for a busy weeknight. This childhood favorite is ready in 15 minutes. Serve it with steamed white rice for a complete meal.
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