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Vietnamese Baked Cassava Cake (Bánh Khoai Mì Nướng)

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A super easy, gluten-free dessert made with grated cassava, coconut milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Similar to Hawaiian Butter mochi, it's moist, chewy, and full of coconut flavor.

1 lb grated frozen cassava (1 package)
4 oz sweetened coconut flakes (see notes below)
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (see notes below)
4 tablespoons melted salted butter (see notes below)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
2 tablespoons tapioca starch

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Hawaiian Butter Mochi

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Craving a crowd-pleasing dessert this holiday season that's easy on the effort yet big on flavor? Look no further than this baked Hawaiian mochi! It's a yummy treat – bouncy, not overly sweet, and simply divine.

2 large eggs
¾ cup granulated cane sugar
2 cups coconut milk (see notes below)
¼ cup melted salted butter (and a bit of solid butter to grease pan)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz mochiko flour (sweet glutinous rice flour)
½ teaspoon baking powder (double-acting)

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Easy Chinese-Style Pan-Fried Beef with Carrots and Green Beans

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Looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal? Try this Chinese-style pan-fried marinated beef that can be on the table in just 20 minutes. This stir fry recipe features thinly sliced beef, carrots and green beans.

1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin (see notes)
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic (fresh or jarred)
2 scallions/green onions (cut into 1-inch segments)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
½ small yellow onion (thinly sliced)
½ lb green beans (remove ends)
½ lb thinly sliced carrots
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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Easy Filipino Chicken Wing Adobo

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This easy chicken wing adobo recipe is a simple, no-fry version of the classic Filipino dish. Made with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and pantry staples, it’s savory, tangy, and perfect with steamed rice. Great for meal prep and weeknight dinners.

3 lb chicken (any parts cut into bite-sized pieces or wings)
1/4 cup soy sauce (Datu Puti brand preferred)
3 tablespoons vinegar (Datu Puti brand preferred)
3 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
5 large garlic cloves (smashed)
3 bay leaves (see notes below)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup water

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Silky Chinese Steamed Eggs

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Light, silky, and comforting, this Chinese steamed egg recipe makes a jiggly egg custard that comes together quickly.

3 medium eggs
1 1/2 cups warm water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (optional, see notes below)
Thinly sliced green onions
Light soy sauce, liquid seasoning, or Maggi sauce
Sesame oil
Chili oil

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Easy Vietnamese Braised Pork (Thịt Rim Nước Dừa)

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Looking for a quick and easy Vietnamese pork recipe that’s a taste of childhood? Try this flavorful and tender braised Vietnamese pork. No marinating or caramelizing needed—just simple, delicious home-cooked goodness.

1½ lbs pork shoulder
1 shallot (finely diced)
4 garlic cloves (finely diced)
1 green onion (thinly sliced; whites and greens separated)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon MSG (optional)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 12 fl oz can Coco Rico coconut soda
Salt (to taste if needed)
Red chilies (optional)

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Vietnamese Pork Sausage Spring Rolls with Orange Dipping Sauce (Nem Nuong Cuon)

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A popular Vietnamese spring rolls filled with grilled pork sausage, crisp veggies, rice noodles, herbs, and a hidden crunch—served with the signature orange dipping sauce.

Homemade or store-bought Vietnamese pork sausage (Nem Nuong)
Lettuce
Cucumbers (slice into matchsticks)
Vietnamese herbs
Rice paper
Eggroll/lumpia wrappers (for deep frying)
Rice vermicelli noodles or Banh Hoi
2 tablespoons cup annatto oil
2 tablespoon finely minced shallots
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1/3 cup glutinous/sweet rice (unrinsed)
5 oz fatty ground pork (about 1/2 cup)
3 cups water or unsalted stock
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons granulated sugar

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Easy Vietnamese Liver Pâté Recipe for Bánh Mì Sandwiches

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A livery spread for Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches. Make your own pate at home with just a few simple ingredients and take your Banh Mi to the next level. This recipe makes about 2 cups.

1 lb liver (pork, chicken, duck, goose, or beef)
3 large shallots (peel and roughly chop)
3 large garlic cloves (peel and roughly chop)
1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or canola)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
1 tablespoon Shaoxing cooking wine
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp granulated cane sugar
⅛ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
⅛ teaspoon MSG (optional)
2 cups whole milk (divided)

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Banana Nut Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Soft, moist, and not-too-sweet, these banana muffins are the perfect way to use up overripe bananas. Add chocolate chips or walnuts if you want, or leave them out for a simple treat. This recipe makes 12 muffins.

3 or 4 large fully ripe bananas
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter (see notes below)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
1/3 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet; optional)
1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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Chinese White Sugar Sponge Cake (Bánh Bò Người Hoa)

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Soft, chewy, and full of honeycomb-like air pockets, these steamed Chinese white rice flour cakes are just like the sweet treats you’d find at dim sum.

200g regular rice flour
100g granulated white sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar (9g)
1/2 teaspoon salt
400 ml water (room temperature)
3g instant yeast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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