Vegan Banh Mi takes classic Vietnamese flavours like pickled carrots and daikon, coriander, and envelops them in crispy cloud baguettes, stuffed with savoury tofu strips My childhood memories are very distinct. I remember the smell of old library books, making blanket forts, and weekend trips to Chinatown in Toronto. I grew up in a small […]
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Do Chua — Vietnamese Quick Pickled Carrots and Daikon
Do Chua — Vietnamese Quick Pickled Carrots and DaikonA Vietnamese staple for banh mi, spring rolls, and more! There’s something that’s so satisfying about sharing food with friends and family. I just love watching other people enjoy the food I prepare. I have no idea what it is. It’s just ultimately gratifying to see people close […]
Stir Fried King Oyster Mushrooms
I’m so glad it’s spring, because now the days are longer, the light is brighter and it’s sunnier outside. I love sweater weather, although I could do without the mud and puddles. I’ve been feeling more inspired to actually cook for myself instead of just throwing some pasta in the pot to eat with nooch […]
Authentic Vietnamese Vegan Pho
As The Viet Vegan, I feel like homemade vegan Vietnamese pho is an obligatory recipe on here. So here is my version of vegan pho. If it weren’t for the fact that I’ve now branded myself as The Viet Vegan, almost nobody would know I was Vietnamese (in real life, anyway). I’ve had people ask […]
Deconstructed Fresh Spring Roll Bowl
Deconstructed fresh spring roll bowl; a great and light lunch. One of the best things about eating Viet food is that it’s often made with bright, simple flavours and fresh ingredients. Normally, these ingredients would be wrapped in a chewy rice wrap, but my newfound love for food in bowls (I know, it’s random) tugged […]
Vegan Vietnamese Tamarind Pineapple Soup – Canh Chua Chay
Vegan Vietnamese tamarind pineapple soup (canh chua chay) is a homemade favourite full of tamarind flavour, sweetness from pineapples and tomatoes, and spice from dried chili flakes. Every time I come home to my parent’s house, my mom asks me what I want to eat. I either request lemongrass tofu, or canh chua chay (translated […]
