Bún chả is said to be from the northern region (Hanoi), and is known for the Vietnamese classic trifecta: refreshing, savoury, and balanced! My take on this dish is a plant-based version, making it bún chả chay!
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Vietnamese 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 also being a lot more mobile, I’ve been batch cooking meals a lot more often. Now I just pull out […]
Taro 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 soup-like than pudding-like. This recipe is sponsored by Earth’s Own to be posted on Instagram and Tiktok. This blog […]
Basil 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 affected our moods, our bodies, and our digestion. I’m not entirely sure why my family was so concerned about “cooling” […]
Iced Vietnamese Coffee with Ube Foamed Milk
Subtle, earthy and sweet ube mixed with bold Vietnamese coffee is a match made in heaven! Make this iced Vietnamese coffee with ube foam for a fancy homemade drink! This recipe was sponsored and developed for Earth’s Own on Instagram and TikTok but I decided to post here just so people have access to the […]
Mung Bean Sticky Rice – Xôi đậu xanh – No Soak + Rice Cooker Method Sticky Rice
This mung bean sticky rice is a childhood favourite: this version is made within an hour with no long soaking time or steaming required! Use a rice cooker for the ultimate convenience! Mung bean sticky rice is a household staple in my family. It’s savoury, comforting, sweet and nutty, it’s perfect for packed lunches or […]
