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 →
Quicker Mì Hoành Thánh Xá Xíu, Egg Noodle Soup w/ Wontons and Roasted BBQ Pork
My mind’s been all over the place lately. After a busy day of work and while taking care of baby, and picking the girls up from their afterschool activities, I was craving Mì Hoành Thánh Xá Xíu and wanted it ASAP! Not sure why we didn’t just go pick it up at the restaurant, but... Continue Reading →
Broths for Shabu Shabu
It’s super cold and we’re gonna get hit with an atmospheric river this week, which means it’s hot pot season while we hang out indoors! After eating at Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House last month with the Boyz, I was inspired to make some Japanese inspired broths for Shabu Shabu at home with the girls. I... Continue Reading →
Súp Nui Gà with Rotisserie Chicken
Sometimes I get random cravings for Costco Rotisserie Chicken. We would buy one and eat it with rice and pickles. Never throw away the carcass! Save and make soup. For this cook, I made Súp Nui Gà, Vietnamese Chicken Macaroni Soup, with the leftover carcass and shredded chicken meat. Súp Nui Gà is a simple... Continue Reading →
Canh Bí Đỏ Chay (Vegetarian Kabocha Soup)
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 →
Bún Riêu, Vietnamese Crab Vermicelli Noodle Soup
Mrs. No Limit’s Birthday requested a big pot of her favorite noodle soup, Bún Riêu, Vietnamese Crab Vermicelli Noodle Soup, to celebrate her big day with her family. I put extra love in this pot this year, and it may have been the best pot of Bún Riêu I’ve made for her. My Riêu meatballs... Continue Reading →
Vegetarian Sweet and Sour Soup (Canh Chua Chay)
When I was a kid, my parents took us to the Cao Dai Temple in Riverside every other Sunday and I always remember looking forward to eating the Canh Chua Chay, Vietnamese Vegetarian Sweet and Sour Soup, every time we visited. Canh Chua Chay is one of the first vegetarian/vegan dishes I fell in love... Continue Reading →
