Vietnamese Braised Eggplant – Cà Tím Xào
This Vietnamese braised eggplant is typically served as one of many dishes at a Vietnamese homestyle dinner. It’s savoury, tender and is comforting with soy sauce as its main flavour component to...
View ArticleVietnamese Braised Tofu and Mushrooms –Đậu Hũ Kho Nấm (Vegan Thịt Kho)
This Vietnamese Braised Tofu and Mushrooms is my version of vegan Thịt Kho, a classic Vietnamese dish that traditionally braises pork belly with fish sauce and coconut soda. I’ve swapped out the pork...
View ArticleVegan Vietnamese Spring Rolls
These Vegan Vietnamese spring rolls are the plant-based version of a family party classic! People have been asking me to make spring rolls for the longest time, and I think I’ve been reluctant to make...
View ArticleBánh Bột Lọc Tran Chay – Vegan Vietnamese Clear Dumplings
Bánh Bột Lọc Tran Chay is the veganized version of the traditionally chewy tapioca dumplings that originate from Central Vietnam, where my dad’s side is from. I remember one of the first times I went...
View ArticleVegan Boba Milk Tea
This simple vegan boba milk tea is based on the sweet, milky tea I had when I lived in Vietnam for a few months back in 2009! So creamy, lightly sweet and full of delicious boba! This summer seems the...
View ArticleVietnamese Vermicelli Bundles with Marinated Soy Curls – Vegan Bánh Hỏi Thịt...
Bánh Hỏi Thịt Nướng Chay is a veganized dish of my childhood; vegan bánh hỏi is made with rice vermicelli bundles (held together with starch), topped with a green onion oil, and served with a dipping...
View ArticleVegan Satay with Soy Curls
I made this vegan satay with soy curls for monbento boxes as a portable lunch and they were beautiful and delicious! This recipe video is sponsored by monbento! I really miss restaurants y’all. I miss...
View ArticleVegan Char Siu Bao (BBQ Buns)
This vegan char siu bao is a dim sum staple! There are so many different renditions online, but I wanted to avoid food colouring. Enter the traditional source of the red colouring: fermented red bean...
View ArticleVietnamese Fried Tofu with Green Onion Sauce
This Vietnamese fried tofu dish is reminiscent of agedashi tofu, but with Vietnamese flavours instead! It’s a Northern Vietnamese dish that’s new to me, and introduced to me by Sophie from The...
View ArticleVegan Vietnamese Omelette – Trứng Chiên Chay
This Vegan Vietnamese Omelette is the simple and easy side dish my mom used to make growing up for a quick protein with dinner. It’s savoury, tasty, and delicious with steamed rice! I didn’t think...
View ArticleVietnamese Bento with Cơm Tấm
I took a common Vietnamese lunch and put it in a bento box! Broken rice with veganized egg meatloaf (or egg cake), spring rolls, pickled carrots and daikon, and classic Vietnamese dipping sauce – all...
View ArticleVietnamese Stir Fried Chow Mein (Mì Xaò Chay)
Vietnamese Stir Fried Chow Mein (Mi Xao Chay) is a childhood classic that my mom used to make for lunch or a quick meal all the time! There are so many different renditions of stir fry sauces: from...
View ArticleLemongrass Tofu Vermicelli Bowl (Bún Đậu Hũ Sả)
Lemongrass Tofu Vermicelli Bowl (Bún Đậu Hũ Sả) is one of my favourite meals to enjoy in the summer or when I’m craving something refreshing yet satisfying! Vermicelli noodle bowls are a staple for a...
View ArticleVietnamese Coffee Jelly – Thạch Rau Câu Cà Phê Sữa
These coffee and coconut jellies are the sweet treat of my childhood (yes, even with coffee flavour!). Coffee and sweetened condensed milk and coconut make for a delicious combo for these crunchy...
View ArticleCoconut Pandan Jelly – Thạch Rau Câu Lá Dứa
This bright green layered coconut pandan jelly is a juicy, crunchy sweet treat of my childhood! Subtly sweet and fragrant with pandan. In my last recipe, I made coconut coffee jellies that I grew up...
View ArticleBasil Seed Drink – Nước hột é đười ươi
This Basil Seed Drink with Malva Nut (Nước hột é đười ươi) is a refreshing Vietnamese drink and a childhood favourite! Growing up, my family was always very conscious of how foods and our environment...
View ArticleTaro Sago Grass Jelly Dessert Soup
This Taro Sago Grass Jelly dessert soup is the love child of chè khoai môn, chè chuối, and Taiwanese dessert soup. There’s no sticky rice in this version, and it’s a lot lighter and much more...
View ArticleVietnamese Tofu Egg Scramble
This tofu egg scramble is a Vietnamese take on a household favourite. We use it to stretch out vegan egg while bolstering the protein and calcium content with tofu! With Bean eating more solids and...
View ArticleBun cha chay
I’ve partnered with Impossible™ Beef Made From Plants to make delicious food that anyone will enjoy, whether they be omnivorous or plant-based! Today I’m recreating a famous Vietnamese dish, bún chả....
View ArticleVegan Vietnamese Pizza – Bánh tráng nướng Chay
Bánh tráng nướng is a popular Vietnamese street food that is savoury, rich, and crisp! I’ve made a vegan banh trang nuong with vegan alternatives because I just had to try it. Original Banh Trang...
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