Growing up, I always thought meatballs were something that comes from Italy, so I was pleasantly surprised when I found out Vietnam also has its own version of meatballs. These xiu mai or Vietnamese meatballs remind me a little bit of bun cha hanoi but way more comforting with its tomato sauce. When I first…
These candied ginger orange scones are some of the best things I’ve ever made! They’re the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, and the cinnamon gives them that little something extra. And it all easily comes together in just 1 bowl. One of my favorite pastries to have for breakfast especially during cooler months…
Nuoc cham is the quintessential Vietnamese dipping sauce. It is used in a variety of Vietnamese dishes in many applications. Every family has their own variation of this sauce, and this is my family’s recipe! Included in this recipe are instructions on how to make different variations of this sauce and substitutions for ingredients. If…
Making mooncakes is something I’ve always wanted to do, and I’m so excited I finally succeeded in making traditional mooncakes! It was such a gratifying (and hard) experience. Now, I want to continue my journey by experimenting with new flavors and getting creative with my fillings! Enter these fig and pecan mooncakes. The figs, pecans,…
Made with shrimp, pork belly, and a variety of vegetables, this traditional recipe for fresh Vietnamese spring rolls or goi cuon is a healthy dinner that comes together in a little over an hour and requires very little cooking. It is a dish that I could eat over and over again! When I moved to…
I have an obsession with ube right now because I love how it tastes and I love the purple color it gives everything. This week I decided to experiment with some white chocolate ube cookies. These cookies have a bright purple color and an earthy ube flavor. They’re also soft and tender in the middle…
These lemon blueberry mochi donuts take a classic flavor combination and give it some Asian flair. Made in only one bowl, these chewy mochi donuts are incredibly easy to make and come together in less than 40 minutes. Included in this recipe are tips on how to reduce sugar and what to do if your…
