Pickled Daikon Radish and Carrots (Cu Cai Ca Rot Chua)

This classic crunchy Vietnamese condiment will compliment many meals! In Vietnam pickled daikon radish and carrots is a favorite condiment in many households. The sweet and sour taste along with the crunchiness of the vegetables make this condiment truly unique. It usually complements many dishes in Vietnamese cuisine like Rice noodles and fresh herbs orContinue reading “Pickled Daikon Radish and Carrots (Cu Cai Ca Rot Chua)”

Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Chops (Thit Heo Nuong Xa)

Bring this simple and easy dish to your table! It is full of wonderful Vietnamese flavors! Pork is an essential protein in Vietnamese cuisine. Thus, Lemongrass Pork Chops or Thit Heo Nuong Xa is a very popular dish in Vietnam. This dish is not just the pork chop though. It is an assembly of pork,Continue reading “Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Chops (Thit Heo Nuong Xa)”

Leek and Potato Soup (Potage Parmentier)

This soup is so comforting and easy to make! It makes for an excellent light lunch or serve it as an appetizer for a dinner party! Leek and Potato Soup or Potage Parmentier originated in France. It consists of leeks, potatoes, stock or water, and cream. The soup was named after French nutritionist and scholar,Continue reading “Leek and Potato Soup (Potage Parmentier)”