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Decadent and decent: Rolled Rice Crepes

October 18th, 2009 by Christina

<i>Satisfied with Banh Cuon</i>

Satisfied with Banh Cuon

You really can’t go wrong with this meal. It’s cheap, satisfying and it’s called Banh Cuon: the perfect midday nosh. Savory and delicate – pan fried minced pork and wood ear mushrooms scattered through translucent layers rice crepes are doused in nuoc mam (fish sauce). Mouthwatering just describing it… Read more.

Egg Yolk Soda – Soda Sua Hot Ga

September 19th, 2009 by Casey

Here’s an idea, why don’t you order an egg yolk and cook it with soda water? Sounds like a really weird thing to ask for, but this is essentially how the Egg Yolk Soda is made.

an egg yolk inside condensed milk

an egg yolk inside condensed milk

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Hanoi Fried Fish Specialty: Cha Ca

September 16th, 2009 by Christina

<i>Cha Ca</i>

Cha Ca

Under a pile of fresh herbs is delicately fried grouper atop vermicelli noodles. What makes this distinct for Vietnamese food is the dill, which often makes an appearance in Northern Vietnamese cuisine. Cha Ca is a dish that is named after a street in Hanoi where this specialty originated. Read more.

My Tho Seafood Noodles: A Delicious Alternative to Pho

August 31st, 2009 by Christina

<i>Hu Tieu My Tho<i\>

Hu Tieu My Tho

I was so delighted to see this arrive at my table. Colourful ingredients piled high upon a soft mound of noodles in a clear flavourful broth. On this occasion I was feeling adventurous and decided to veer from the usual suspect. Seafood is always a good alternative when the palette desires a change from the ordinary. This meal definitely satisfied my expectations… Read more.

So Good, It Sizzles!

August 12th, 2009 by Casey

Can you say “bun say-oh”? Bun. Say-oh. Easy enough. Equally easy, is remembering this dish after you’ve tried it. Simply called banh xeo, or sizzling crepe, it’s a fun dish to enjoy when you’re out with friends. It’s a crispy, bright yellow, half circle crepe/tortilla that resembles an omelette, although there’s no trace of eggs involved.

The batter used is a mixture of rice flour, water, chopped scallion, and tumeric powder, which gives it its yellow appearance. Depending on the cook, sometimes coconut milk is added.

<i>shrimps and bean sprouts are visible</i>

shrimps and bean sprouts are visible

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The Infamous King of Fruits

August 3rd, 2009 by Casey

Durian is one of the most expensive,  and most luxurious fruits in the world, yet not everyone would go near it, let alone pay to eat it.  It boggles the mind to try to understand how one fruit can divide the world into two sides; one praising it as the tastiest member of the fruit kingdom, while the other runs  away upon detecting its odor.

a large durian tree with lots of baby durians

a large durian tree with lots of baby durians

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