1Braised Lemongrass-Chili Chicken
Andrew BuiGà Kho Xả Ởt, which translates to Braised Lemongrass-Chili Chicken, is a juicy chicken recipe that will instantly transport you to Vietnam through the smells and tastes of lemongrass, chilies, and garlic.
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2Tamarind Dipping Sauce
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3Classic Banh Mi
Emily Hlavac GreenIt's undeniable. Vietnamese Banh Mi is the PERFECT sandwich. Rich, savory meat combined with bright and crunchy homemade pickles stuffed into a fluffy baguette; what's not to love?! We love this version because it requires minimal ingredients but still packs a powerful punch of flavor.
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4Vietnamese Braised Pork Belly
Lucy schaefferThịt Kho Tàu is a salty-sweet dish of caramelized pork belly and marinated eggs. Hailing from South Vietnam (as evident by the use of coconut water in cooking), this flavorful dish is very beloved. Every family has their own take on the dish, and this is ours.
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5Sinh Tố Bơ
Emily Hlavac Green Sinh Tố Bơ is a go-to hot weather treat in Vietnam. This delicious, velvety, pale-green milkshake will have you cooled down in no time. Condensed milk is used to heighten the naturally sweet and nutty flavors of ripe avocado. If that hasn’t convinced you to try it, the english translation of sinh tố bơ is “butter fruit smoothie”. SIGN US UP!
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6Instant Pot Pho
PHOTO & FOOD STYLING: LUCY SCHAEFFERThis Vietnamese beef-bone based soup is usually chock full of noodles, fresh herbs, bean sprouts, thinly sliced round steak, or even meatballs. The true star, however, is the broth itself. But, if you ask any seasoned pho-fessional they'll tell you that making a proper broth will take you hours to develop the rich and complex flavors needed. If you want to try to recreate this broth without the same time investment, one of the best ways to do this is by using a pressure cooker!
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7Green Papaya Salad
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAMSoutheast Asian green papaya salad can vary in terms of ingredients as well as spice level. The one thing they all have in common is the green fruit, so make sure to choose a super unripe one. At its unripened stage, it is crunchy and a refreshingly blank canvas flavor-wise: it has none of the tropical sweetness a ripened yellow papaya has.
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8Summer Rolls
Gỏi Cuốn, or Vietnamese spring rolls, are usually filled with pork, shrimp, vermicelli noodles, and veggies, wrapped in Bánh Tráng, or rice paper wrappers. Pro tip: Soften rice paper sheets in warm—not hot—water to soften. Too hot and they'll stick to everything.
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9Coconut Curry Chicken
PARKER FEIERBACHCoconut curry chicken has TONS of variations; from Thailand to Vietnam, no two curries are exactly the same. Our Americanized version might be a bit untraditional, but trust us, it's delicious. Be sure to reach for full-fat coconut milk for an ultra-velvety sauce, and add a splash of fish sauce for more authentic Vietnamese flavor.
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10Vietnamese-Cajun Shrimp Boil
Andrew BuiEveryone around the Gulf Coast looks forward to the beginning of crawfish season and crawfish boils. In Houston—neighbor to New Orleans and home to one of the largest Vietnamese diasporas in the world—they've added a little flair to the traditional boil, birthing Vietnamese-Cajun cuisine. Vietnamese-Cajun boils start off similarly to a traditional boil; however they create an extra layer of flavor with ample garlic and waves of butter, along with a traditional Vietnamese seafood dipping sauce.
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11Sticky Rice
Saeng DouangdaraXôi mặn, or "salty sticky rice" is a classic Vietnamese dish that consists of glutinous rice served with a variety of toppings, ranging from peanuts, chicken, or even fruit (like in our mango sticky rice). This is a basic xôi recipe, so get creative!
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12Banh Mi Kebabs
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDSA classic classic bánh mì is one of the world's great sandwiches. An ideal way to get that classic bánh mì taste? With these kebabs! Par-cooked carrots and slightly sweet daikon grill up nicely with thick pieces of pork chop. And they're perfectly matched with a straightforward combo of fish sauce, soy sauce, and honey.
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13Tofu Banh Mi
JOEL GOLDBERGIn this meat-free version of a Vietnamese classic banh mi, the pressed tofu will marinade twice: once quickly before cooking so it doesn’t soak up too much liquid and again after it’s cooked, to flavor it through. A French baguette will do the job, but getting your hands on an airier, lighter, thin-and-crisp-crusted Vietnamese baguette is the ultimate.
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14Shaken Beef
Tam LeBò Lúc Lắc, which translates to Shaken Beef (with lúc lắc being an onomatopoeic word for the sound of the beef cubes being shaken about in the pan, and bò meaning beef) is a Vietnamese dish that came about as a result of French colonization. Until the French arrived with their appetite for beef, cows were only seen as working animals (the way we see horses in America today). The more you know!
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15Coffee Cupcakes with Condensed Milk Frosting
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