Vietnamese Lotus Root and Shrimp Salad (Gỏi Ngó Sen Tôm)
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Looking for a refreshing side dish for your meal? Try this refreshing and vibrant lotus root and shrimp salad, Visually stunning and deliciously satisfying. You get a savory, sweet, crunchy, spicy, and tangy flavors in every bite.
- 16 oz lotus root in brine
- 1 lb prawn/shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Handful Vietnamese coriander/mint
- ¼ cup toasted peanuts
- ¼ cup fried shallots
- Shrimp chips (bánh phồng tôm)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 3 small garlic cloves (minced)
- Red Thai chili peppers (optional, minced)
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Vietnamese Caramelized Baby Shrimp (Tép Rim / Tép Ram)
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Short on time? Try Vietnamese caramelized baby shrimp (Tép Rim or Tép Ram) for a sweet, salty, and umami-rich side dish that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
- 1 lb small shrimp (size 70-90, shell and tail-on)
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 2 tablespoons oil (see notes below)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 large cloves)
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot (about 1 small head)
- Thinly sliced green onions (optional for garnish)
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Vietnamese Green Mango Sweet & Savory Dipping Sauce (Nước Mắm Chấm Xoài)
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A sweet, savory, umami-packed dipping sauce for unripe sour green mangoes.
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 shallots (peel and thinly slice)
- 4 garlic cloves (peel and thinly slice)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water (divided)
- 4 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons salted dried shrimp (rinse and finely mince)
- 2 Thai red chili peppers (mince)
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Easy Vietnamese Pan-Fried Spicy Lemongrass Chicken (Ga Chien Sa Ot)
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If you are looking for an easy Vietnamese chicken recipe, then look no further. This spicy lemongrass chicken cooks up on the stovetop in under 15 minutes. Flavorful crispy lemongrass chicken that goes wonderfully with steamed rice.
- 1 lb chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces (skin-in, bone-in preferred)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/4 cup minced lemongrass
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 2 Thai red chili peppers (sliced thin)
- Sprinkle ground black pepper
- 1 Green onion (optional; sliced thin)
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Spaghetti and Meatballs
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A sweet version of spaghetti and meatballs, just the way I like it. It's similar to Filipino spaghetti, but without the banana ketchup and red hot dogs— just good ole sugar as a sweetener and super moist and flavorful made-from-scratch beef meatballs.
- 2 slices white bread
- ⅓ cup whole milk (or water)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 whole egg
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour (to coat meatballs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying meatballs)
- Rao’s 28 oz marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 lb dried spaghetti noodles
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- Thinly sliced basil (optional)
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Vietnamese Shrimp and Pork Wontons (Hoanh Thanh Tom Thit)
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Vietnamese pork and shrimp wontons. Packed full of flavor, incredibly juicy, and quick to cook. Enjoy them various ways. This recipe makes about 50 wontons.
- 8 oz shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 8 oz ground pork
- ½ cup finely chopped jicama (see notes)
- 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 teaspoons sesame oil (divided)
- 14 oz square wonton wrappers
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Dim Sum Shrimp Rice Rolls - No Steamer Recipe
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A simple recipe for a dim sum favorite: shrimp rice rolls. This version doesn’t require a steamer—just a large frying pan or skillet with a lid. Enjoy fresh, delicious, plump shrimp rolls with a sweet soy sauce, made right at home.
- 9 shrimp large (21/25 size or smaller)
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon msg
- Pinch ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- ½ cup rice flour (non-glutinous)
- 1 tablespoon potato starch
- 1 tablespoon wheat starch
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon neutral or sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon msg
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- ¼ teaspoon msg (optional)
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Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bò Kho)
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A traditional Vietnamese beef stew, is made with tender beef, carrots, and aromatic spices in a savory tomato broth. Enjoy it with rice, a baguette, or noodles.
- 3 lbs beef (boneless beef chuck, see notes)
- 1 teaspoon red curry powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon MSG (optional)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 lb carrots (3 whole)
- 2 large stalks fresh lemongrass
- 2-inch knob ginger
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or annatto oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 12 oz coconut soda or juice (1 can)
- 5 cups water
- 1 Chinese cinnamon stick (cassia bark)
- 3 whole star anise
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- ½ tablespoon light soy sauce
- Cilantro
- Thai Basil
- Lime, salt and pepper dipping sauce
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Vietnamese Red Rice (Cơm Đỏ)
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If you have leftover rice and want something simpler than traditional fried rice but fancier than steamed rice, you will enjoy this Vietnamese red rice recipe to pair with your favorite protein.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 garlic cloves)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 lb day-old steamed rice (about 3 cups)
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
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Pork Wonton Soup
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Juicy, plump pork wontons in delicious broth—perfect for a cold winter day. Wrapping wontons is easier than it looks, and you’ll have this delicious dish ready in about 40 minutes.
- 12 oz ground pork
- 5 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing cooking wine (optional)
- 14 oz wonton wrappers
- 32 oz chicken bone broth or stock
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- Ground black pepper
- Choy sum or bok choy
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