Banh khoai mi nuong

This is one of my favourite childhood treats. On the weekends when I used to go grocery shopping with my parents at Asian supermarkets, my mum would be on a mission to get the week’s worth of groceries that she had planned and budgeted for, she’d be busy scouring bargains to stock up on and haggle with the shop owner for a free goodie once our shopping basket reached a certain amount. Most of the time it would just be a free bottle of oyster sauce but it gets added to practically everything…

This Vietnamese coconut cassava cake has a subtle sweetness with crispy exterior and chewy, mochi-like interior.

Banh Khoai Mi Nuong (Vietnamese Baked Cassava or Yuca Cake)1 lb. grated cassava (yuca root) 1 1/2 c. coconut milk 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk (about 7 oz.) 1 egg 1/2 c. sugar 3 T. corn starch 2 T. tapioca starch (ok to substitute corn starch) 2 T. unsalted butter, melted 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. vanilla extract

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Banh khoai mi Nuong- grilled cassava cake

While a friend and I were shopping, she suddenly had a "craving" for Bánh Khoai Mì Nướng which is a simple and delicious cake made from fresh cassava root. So the very next day, I went and bought 4 bags of grated cassava root. I used 2 bags to make one cake to satisfy her "craving". The other 2 bags I planned to have her take home and try it out on her own. But as soon as the cake hits the table, it was gone. A few other friends were interested in learning how to make it as well so we used…

Banh Hoi

When you're in Ho Chi Minh City, don’t miss out on these must-try dishes: 🇻🇳 Pho: This iconic noodle soup has a rich, flavorful broth and tender noodles, usually with beef or chicken. 🇻🇳 Banh Mi: A tasty Vietnamese sandwich with meats, pate, pickled veggies, and fresh herbs—a delicious mix of Vietnamese and French flavors. 🇻🇳 Banh Xeo: A crispy, savory pancake with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, perfect for dipping and wrapping in rice paper. 🇻🇳 Goi Cuon: Fresh spring rolls with…