Korean and Japanese cooks often top sliced tofu with a sautéed mushroom medley. The main differences are that Koreans panfry the tofu first, and they garnish the dish with yangnyumjang, a spicy sesame and soy sauce. The Japanese approach is to warm the tofu and then crown it with the hot mushrooms, which have a...Read More

Creamy, dreamy, and delicately sweet, this Vietnamese-style avocado shake transforms the humble avocado into a luscious treat. Blended with ice, sweetened condensed milk, and just enough whole milk for a velvety texture, it’s a perfect balance of richness and refreshment. The flavor deepens as it rests—allowing the avocado’s buttery notes to shine through—making it a...Read More

Light, bright, and beautifully balanced, this refreshing Vietnamese Spicy Cabbage and Chicken Salad recipe from Andrea Nguyen captures everything that makes her cooking and recipes so irresistible—simplicity, texture, and vibrant, clean flavors. Shredded poached chicken mingles with ribbons of crisp cabbage, sweet carrots, and fragrant herbs, all tied together with a lively dressing of rice...Read More

Light, crisp, and full of contrast, this refreshing salad from Andrea Nguyen brings together everything we love about Vietnamese home cooking—bright flavors, clean textures, and a perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy. Thinly sliced cucumbers and carrots are gently salted to draw out excess moisture, creating a crunchy, almost translucent base that soaks...Read More