Homemade Taro Paste (4 ingredients only!)
Homemade taro paste is an ingredient that is versatile, goes great with desserts, and most importantly easy to make! My version of this sweet paste requires only 4 ingredients! In this post, learn how...
View ArticleBaked Taro Mooncakes
These baked taro mooncakes are the perfect mooncakes for your Mid-Autumn celebration if you’re looking for something a bit traditional and unique at the same time. These mooncakes have that traditional...
View ArticleUbe Coffee Shortbread Cookies
If you need a cookie to have with your morning coffee, these ube coffee shortbread cookie are for you. Inspired by neapolitan ice cream, these cookies are filled with ube and espresso flavor separated...
View ArticlePandan Coconut Rice Krispie Treats
Need a quick dessert recipe with a little Asian flair? These pandan coconut rice krispie treats are the dessert for you. They’re filled with vanilla-y pistachio-y pandan flavor combined with gooey...
View ArticleSuper Easy Matcha Butter Mochi
These ooey gooey matcha butter mochi bars are some of the easiest desserts you’ll make. These pretty green bars are soft and chewy thanks to sweet mochi flour and are the epitome of not-to-sweet thanks...
View ArticleRefreshing Lychee Sorbet
If you need a simple, refreshing frozen dessert this summer, this lychee sorbet is for you. Made with just 4 simple ingredients, this sorbet will be one of the easiest desserts you’ll ever make. In...
View ArticleChạo Tôm with Lemongrass Skewers
Chao Tom or Vietnamese sugarcane shrimp skewers are a lowkey popular Vietnamese appetizer. It’s one of those things where if you know, you know. It is made of a shrimp and pork paste wrapped around a...
View ArticleAuthentic Homemade Char Siu Sauce
The key to any good Char Siu dish (like Char Siu pork) is a good Char Siu sauce. My version includes classic Chinese spices like five spice powder and white pepper paired with savory sauces like hoison...
View ArticleChewy Banana Miso Biscoff Cookies
The combination of banana, miso, and biscoff in these Banana Miso Biscoff Cookies is heavenly. A rich, decadent chocolate chip cookie dough is flavored with smashed banana, a dollop of white miso, and...
View ArticleHow to Make a Banh Hoi Plate
Eating a plate of Banh Hoi is an experience unlike any other in Vietnamese cuisine. A plate of Banh Hoi consists of grilled meats like nem nuong, chao tom, and lemongrass pork paired with your choice...
View Article30-Minute Ube Marble Cookies
If you need an unfussy cookie recipe, these ube marble cookies are for you. They have the most vibrant purple color thanks to a touch of ube extract swirled into a vanilla cookie dough. Included in...
View ArticleBaked Vietnamese Banana Cake (Banh Chuoi)
Vietnamese banana cake or Banh Chuoi is one of the more unique cakes in Vietnamese cuisine. It is characterized by a chewy texture combined with a not-too-sweet banana flavor. The coolest thing about...
View ArticleBaked Strawberry Mochi Donuts
Inspired by the pink donuts you can find at local donut shops, these baked strawberry mochi donuts are both pretty and delicious. They have the perfect chewy texture thanks to mochi flour and are...
View ArticleVietnamese Caramelized Lamb Chops
If you need a dish for special occasions, these Vietnamese caramelized lamb chops are for you. Marinated in a mixture of fish sauce, soy sauce, and aromatics, this lamb dish has such a great balance of...
View ArticleOrange Black Sesame Cookies
These Orange Black Sesame Cookies are not only beautiful but also one of most unique cookies out there. Filled with orange zest and a swirl of black sesame paste, these cookies are the epitome of a...
View ArticleVietnamese Shrimp and Lotus Stem Salad (Gỏi Ngó Sen Tôm)
Learn how to make Gỏi Ngó Sen Tôm from scratch using this quick and easy 30 minute recipe. My Vietnamese lotus stem salad includes lotus stem, shrimp, and fresh herbs, all topped with a drizzle of nuoc...
View ArticleGooey Matcha Hot Chocolate Cookies
Cozy up for the holidays with these gooey matcha hot chocolate cookies. These cookies are filled with bitter matcha powder, brown sugar, and gooey marshmallows. In this post, learn how to get the...
View ArticleVietnamese Cinnamon Roasted Carrots
A weeknight staple in my household, these Vietnamese cinnamon roasted carrots are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They are incredibly easy to make coming together in under an hour and with very...
View Article4-Ingredient Matcha Hot Chocolate
Welcome fall and winter with this cozy Matcha Hot Chocolate. Made with just 4 ingredients, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes! In this post, get tips on how to get the smoothest, greenest...
View ArticleFluffy & Moist Matcha Cinnamon Rolls
These matcha cinnamon rolls will become your ultimate fall craving. These soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls are made with matcha powder in the dough and the cream cheese frosting, making it a matcha...
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