I grew up eating tofu and never quite understood why people didn't like tofu and call it gross and nasty. Tofu is one of most versatile foods to cook with, tasty if prepared right and really good for you. Tofu is also low in calories, low in fat, contains iron and packed with 8-9 grams... Continue Reading →
Fried Rice Flour Cake with Egg, or in Vietnamese, Bánh Bột Chiên Trứng is a great omelette-type dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main dish anytime of day. I order this dish every time we eat at Thien Long Restaurant (one of my favorite Vietnamese Restaurants) in San Jose. The crisp... Continue Reading →
Bo Luc Lac, directly translated to English as Shaking Beef, got its name because of the shaking action involved while cooking it in a Wok. Once you put the beef into the Wok and let it sear for about a minute on one side, you begin shaking it so it can sear and cook on... Continue Reading →
This recipe was inspired by Brigitte Nguyen's winning recipe on Food Network's the Ultimate Recipe Showdown. I've been thinking about making this for months and it finally came to life last night and I'm glad it did! I looked at Brigitte Nguyen's Recipe, twisted it up a little bit with the flavors that I like... Continue Reading →
I had a three weeks off from work and the day before I went back to work, I decided to make Pho Ga (Chicken Pho Noodle Soup) as my grand finale recipe. There are so many different variations of making this recipe, but my goal was to make it as authentic and "restaurant" quality as... Continue Reading →
Since Foster Farms whole chickens were only $.79 /lb at Safeway, I decided to pick up a few chickens and brainstorm a few ways to prepare it. With my first chicken, I decided to roast it. Roasting is one of the quickest and easiest method of cooking chicken. I normally just use whatever seasoning available... Continue Reading →
On a hot summer evening, there's nothing more enjoyable than eating a nice bowl of Vermicelli with Grilled Pork. The Vermicelli Noodles with the Red Lettuce, Cucumber, and Mint is fresh, cool and light while the grilled pork offers your palate a nice balance of salty and sweet. I started watching a new show on... Continue Reading →
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