The girls love Tteokbokki and recently became obsessed with Rosé Tteokbokki after trying it for the first time at BB.Q Chicken. I'm not a huge Tteokbokki fan, but after trying this a few times myself, I became obsessed too! You know that if they love something, Imma learn how to make it at home. Rosé... Continue Reading →
Braised Pork Ribs and Pineapple (Sườn Heo Kho Khóm)
I recently gave my Vietnamese braised pork ribs a twist by adding leftover pineapple chunks I found in the fridge and made Sườn Heo Kho Khóm. For this recipe, I simply added pineapple chunks to my Braised Pork Spare Ribs recipe. The juicy and sweet pineapple chunks gave this already delicious Vietnamese savory braised dish... Continue Reading →
Gà Kho Gừng (Vietnamese Braised Ginger Chicken)
If you’re a chicken lover, Gà Kho Gừng, Vietnamese Braised Ginger Chicken, is the perfect Vietnamese comfort chicken dish to enjoy with mounds of steamed rice and/or with canh. It’s super tasty and easy to prepare. I love the warm spice of the ginger in this dish so much. I grew up eating Gà Kho... Continue Reading →
Stir Fry Baby Bok Choy
I was looking for veggies to cook and the fresh and bright green Baby bok choy at the store caught my attention, so I decided to buy some to stir fry in garlic. After spending a few minutes prepping the baby bok choy, I cooked it up in less than 10 minutes. Super quick, nutritious,... Continue Reading →
Japanese Veggie Curry Pot Pie
While eating Japanese Curry over the weekend, I thought the thick curry consistency and tender veggies in Japanese Curry would make a fantastic filling for a pot pie. The next day, I rushed to the local grocery store and picked up a deep dish frozen pie crust and extra sheets of pie crust to make... Continue Reading →
Nước Mắm Chấm Chay (Vegetarian Dipping Sauce)
My parents are super religious and growing up, we ate vegetarian food pretty regularly. Sweet, tangy, spicy, and garlic-ky Nước Mắm Chấm Chay, Vegetarian dipping sauce, was always in the fridge and used frequently as a condiment for our favorite vegetarian meals. This was the perfect sauce for vegetarian spring rolls, rice plates, egg rolls,... Continue Reading →
Rice Porridge (Cháo Trắng) with Leftover Rice
I've been craving Cháo Trắng, rice porridge, lately to enjoy with my favorite toppings like salted duck egg, dried pork sung, spicy pickled cucumbers, and Thịt Kho Tiêu. To save time, I recently discovered that you can make it in half the time by using cooked Jasmine Rice. What a game changer! Making Cháo Trắng... Continue Reading →
Chinese Sausage and Spam Fried Rice
his version of Chinese Sausage and Spam Fried Rice is so nostalgic for me and will always be one of my favorite ways to prepare and eat fried rice. Chinese Sausage and Spam are also my favorite proteins for fried rice! In Elementary School, my Bà Cô (Mom’s aunt), watched my siblings, cousins, and me... Continue Reading →
Đùi Gà Muối ớt Chiên (Fried Salted Butterflied Chicken Drumstick)
I wanted Gà muối ớt chiên, fried salt and chili chicken, to eat with canh, but ran out of boonless thighs and pork, but found some Chicken drumsticks in the freezer. I've seen people on IG butterfly chicken drumsticks for a more even and quicker cook, so I decided to butterfly up chicken drumsticks I... Continue Reading →
BBQ Char Siu Wings
The girls have always loved my BBQ Char Siu Wings and recently asked me to make some because they haven't had it in such a long time. These savory, sweet, smoky, and super fragrant wings are great as an appetizer, snack, or part of a larger meal. I am also obsessed with the bold red... Continue Reading →
