If you want Canh, Vietnamese Soup, but don’t have any local Asian grocery stores near you, no problem! Use whatever hearty leafy greens at your local grocery store, like kale, spinach, or bok choy, and it should work great! I needed to take the kids to Target after I picked them up from school and... Continue Reading →
Canh Bí Chay, Vietnamese Vegetarian Kabocha Soup, is the perfect canh for Meatless Monday. When I make vegetarian canh, I love adding mushrooms to add a meaty-like texture to the soup. One of my favorite mushrooms to use for canh are Beech mushrooms. I love the mild, sweet, and nutty flavor, and firm, crisp, and... Continue Reading →
When grandma visited us during the early 2000s, she didn't cook much, but made Canh Rong Biển, Vietnamese seaweed soup, weekly to enjoy with steamed jasmine rice. She loved this soup. I personally thought it looked weird looking at first, with the dark seaweed floating all over the place, but grew to love it because... Continue Reading →
After Mrs. No Limit and Lily came home from the hospital, all the Vietnamese moms and aunties I talked to suggested she eat plenty of Canh Giò Heo, Pig Trotter soup, to assist with mama milk production. Word on the streets is that the gelatinous pig trotter, sweet carrots, and unripened papaya are perfect combination... Continue Reading →
Canh Bí Đỏ Tôm, Vietnamese Kabocha, and Shrimp Soup are such comforting and delicious Canh. I usually make it with tender pork riblets, but I made a quicker version making a broth with shrimp shells. For the shrimp balls, I added a few fresh shiitake mushrooms in the fridge and added it to the shrimp... Continue Reading →
During the summer, Mom’s friend always hooks it up with fresh veggies and herbs from her garden. One of my favorite things I will never say no to accepting is opo squash. I love making Canh Bầu with it for the girls. Opo Squash, bầu, is super nutritious and delicious. If you’ve never tasted it,... Continue Reading →
Every time I eat canh, I think back on some of the best childhood food memories I have of mom cooking my favorite family-style meals for dinner. The traditional family-style meals we ate always included at least one savory braised protein dish, a bowl of hearty green canh, and a pot of freshly cooked steamed... Continue Reading →
In my house, I always stress the importance of eating veggies. I do this all the time to the girls, without trying to be annoying of course. Why? Because it is healthy for you and it helps you POOP! The girls have bought into this belief and blame lack of veggies for any bad poops... Continue Reading →
I never knew researching bitter melon could be so interesting and informative. Besides being just a bitter vegetable, I learned that there are health benefits eating bitter melon which includes helping improve diabetic and toxemia conditions. It is also known for being good for your skin and is packed with tons of nutrients and minerals. ... Continue Reading →
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