This post lists out the steps to quickly create your own Nuoc Mam Dipping Sauce, Scallion Oil, and Pickled Carrots and Daikon. These condiments are often served with many popular Vietnamese rice dishes, sandwiches, and vermicelli bowls. Nuoc Mam Dipping Sauce Ingredients 1/2 cup fish sauce 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice, with pulp... Continue Reading →
Broken Rice with Pork Chops and Egg (Com Tam Thit Nuong)
Cơm Tấm, or Broken Rice, is the name of a Vietnamese dish prepared using a Jasmine rice that is crushed into finer pieces during the milling process. You can buy prepackaged broken rice at the Asian grocery store.There are quite a few fantastic Vietnamese restaurants in San Jose dedicated to serving Cơm Tấm. I always... Continue Reading →
BBQ Beer Brined Hawaiian Chicken
In the beginning of June, my coworkers (James and Paul) and I created a BBQ Club called the South Bay Backyard BBQ Crew. The purpose of the club is to bring BBQ enthusiasts together to eat good BBQ, share BBQ recipes and grilling tips/tricks, and show off the delicious BBQ the crew makes. To help... Continue Reading →
Hawaiian BBQ Sauce
I recently barbecued some skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs and legs on my Weber Charcoal Grill and wanted to make a flavorful BBQ sauce to brush onto the chicken pieces. Using just ingredients in my pantry, I created my own Hawaiian BBQ Sauce. Pineapple juice was definitely the star ingredient in this BBQ sauce. The bursting... Continue Reading →
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Happy St. Patrick's Day! My family has been eating Corned Beef and Cabbage wayyy before I even knew this was a traditional Irish dish. When we moved to San Jose in 1993, we lived with Uncle 3 and his family for a few years. My Aunt 3 made this quite often and easily fed everyone... Continue Reading →
Caramelized Braised Pork and Eggs (Thit Kho Trung)
Tết, or Lunar New Year, is the most popular and exciting Vietnamese holiday during the year. A few weeks prior to Tết, Vietnamese shopping centers are flooded with vendors selling beautiful flowers, festive decorations, illegal firecrackers, and distinct Vietnamese specialty food available only during Tết. I hate large crowds but love shopping during Tet. Trust... Continue Reading →
Pickled Bean Sprouts (Dua Gia)
Every Tet, or Lunar New Year, I make a big container of Pickled Bean Sprouts to enjoy with all the Tet food specialties that are available during Tet. It is the perfect accompaniment for all the braised and savory dishes, like Thit Kho Trung, Banh Chung, and Banh Tet eaten during Tet. You can also... Continue Reading →
Vietnamese Style Steak
Over the past few weeks, Jane and I have been craving and eating steak weekly and ordered steaks prepared in various ways. Whether the steak is grilled, BBQ'ed, or pan-fried, there's nothing like devouring a big juicy medium-rare steak. YUM!Since Valentine's day is coming up, I want to share this eazy peazy Vietnamese Style Steak... Continue Reading →
Vietnamese Hot Pot
Hot Pot parties are fun and filling. As a host, it's s a great way to spend quality time with family and friends without being stuck in the kitchen cooking while people are eating. All tedious prep work is done before the guests arrive and cooking will be done directly in the hot pot at... Continue Reading →
Sushi Bake
Over the past few years, Sushi Bake has become one of the most popular pot luck/party food among friends and family. It is requested at every party and always the first dish to be devoured. Sushi Bake is essentially a deconstructed sushi roll, baked like a casserole. It's the perfect food to bring to parties... Continue Reading →
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