Canh Chua

Canh Chua

This week I’m sharing another classic weekday dish from my household growing up: Canh Chua (‘sour soup’). My mom probably cooked this dish weekly when I was younger, often changing up the protein (fish, shrimp, fish cake) and veggies but always with pretty much the…

Instant Pot Thit Kho

Instant Pot Thit Kho

When I started this blog, Thit Kho Trung (Braised Pork with Egg) was one of the dishes that were top of mind for me to learn. I grew up eating Thit Kho and my kids now love it too. However, it’s always my mom or…

Mien Ga

Mien Ga

I’m starting by sharing a recipe for a dish that I’ve already been making for about a year now. It’s also one of the only Vietnamese dishes I reliably make and that I know my family will enjoy: Mien Ga or chicken noodle soup that…