Steamed Lobster with Mung Bean Vermicelli (Tôm Hùm Hấp với Miến) Steamed Lobster with Mung Bean Vermicelli is a beloved dish often found in Chinese restaurants, celebrated for its simplicity and elegance. The great news is that this flavourful dish is surprisingly easy to recreate at home, requiring just a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation time. Beyond its culinary …
Vietnamese Steamed Tapioca Dumplings (Bánh Bột Lọc) Vietnamese Steamed Tapioca Dumplings, known as Bánh Bột Lọc, are small, translucent, and delightfully chewy dumplings that are a beloved part of Vietnamese cuisine. Often enjoyed as appetizers or snacks, these dumplings are typically filled with shrimp and pork belly, then topped with fried shallots and served alongside a sweet chili fish sauce. …
Vietnamese Steamed Rice Cakes (Bánh Bèo) Vietnamese Steamed Rice Cakes, known as Bánh Bèo, are a popular dish originating from Huế, a city in Central Vietnam. These cakes are made from a mixture of rice flour and tapioca, steamed in small bowls, and topped with ingredients that typically include ground shrimp, mung bean paste, a mixture of green onion and …
Steamed Crab and Egg Meatloaf (Chả Cua Trứng Hấp) When you order a Cơm Tấm (Broken Rice) dish at a Vietnamese restaurant, one of the main components you’ll often find is a piece of Steamed Egg Meatloaf (Chả Trứng). This recipe showcases that same classic Steamed Egg Meatloaf, elevated with the addition of crab meat. The result is a tender and …