Hoa Hồi | Star Anise
Star Anise is a dried aromatic flower found in many Vietnamese recipes. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
Khoai Môn | Taro Root
Taro is commonly used in Vietnamese recipes. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
小麦淀粉 | Wheat Starch
Wheat starch is commonly used in Vietnamese recipes. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
Nấm Đùi Gà | King Trumpet Mushroom
King Trumpet Mushrooms can easily be grown as large as 1 lb. It’s used in many Vietnamese and Asian dishes. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
红曲米 | Red Yeast Rice
Red yeast rice is a special secret ingredient. It’s most commonly used in Chinese recipes and used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
麦芽糖 | Maltose
Maltose is a secret ingredient to perfectly glazed Peking duck, char siu, and mooncakes. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
Rau Cần Tàu | Chinese Celery
Chinese celery is commonly used in Vietnamese recipes. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
Rau Tần Ô | Chrysanthemum Greens
Chrysanthemum greens are seen in many southeastern Asian recipes. It’s commonly used in Vietnamese recipes. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
Hủ Tiếu Dai | Tapioca Noodles
Hu Tieu Dai is a type of noodle used specifically for a noodle soup popular in the southern provinces of Vietnam. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
Mực Khô | Dried Squid or Cuttlefish
Dried squid or cuttlefish in it’s simple blank slate form is used in Vietnamese recipes. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
Củ Cải Trắng | Daikon
Daikon is a Vietnamese staple vegetable. It’s used in many Vietnamese recipes. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
Trứng Cút | Quail Eggs
Quail eggs are commonly used in Vietnamese recipes. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
Tôm Khô | Dried Shrimp
Tôm Khô aka Dried Shrimp is commonly used in Vietnamese recipes. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
Húng Lủi | Spearmint
Spearmint is found most commonly on a Vietnamese table in a pile of fragrant and fresh herbs. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
Lá Chanh | Lime Leaves
Lime leaves are incredibly aromatic. Used in essential oils and found in many Vietnamese and South Eastern Asian cooking. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
Húng Quế | Thai Basil
Húng quế is found most commonly on a Vietnamese table in a pile of fragrant and fresh herbs. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
Rau Răm | Vietnamese Coriander
Rau Răm is found most commonly on a Vietnamese table in a pile of fragrant and fresh herbs. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
Củ Sắn | Jicama
Jicama is a white starchy tuberous ingredient, commonly used in Vietnamese recipes. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…
Tỏi Phi | Crispy Fried Garlic
Tỏi phi also known as crispy fried garlic is as good as it sounds. Fresh garlic, chopped and perfectly fried, making this a savory eater’s sprinkling heaven. A Vietnamese basic essential that elevates most every dish. The effort is rewarding and with an easy failproof outline to help prevent ….
Hành Phi | Crispy Shallots
Vietnamese Fried Shallots, also known as Hành Phi. It is the perfect condiment to any rice, soup, salad or noodle dish. Learn how to fry it perfectly every time and how to use dried versus fresh in a pinch. This how-to is packed full of easy information to help you prep, fry, and store for…