Kung Pao chicken , also transcribed as Gong Bao or Kung Po, is a spicy, stir-fried Chinese dish made with chicken, peanuts, vegetables, and chili peppers.The classic dish in Sichuan cuisine originated in the Sichuan Province of south-western China and includes Sichuan peppercorns. Although the dish is found throughout China, there are regional variations that are typically less spicy than the Sichuan serving. Kung Pao chicken is also a…
PHO
This is a dish that you will crave pho-ever! Pho is a Vietnamese soup traditionally prepared with noodles and a fragrant broth with a side of meat and garnished with some herbs. It originated in northern Vietnam and went global after the Vietnam war when refugees of the war started to set up their restaurants…
Cha ca la vong
Introducing you to a unique 100-year-old Hanoi dish that is often referred to in guide books as a must-not-miss experience, Cha Ca La Vonh. The combination of ingredients are: turmeric, dill, shrimp paste and fish sauce, delivers an intriguing muskiness bolstered with chillies, silky noodles and a thicket of other fresh herbs to season the…
Bánh mi !!
Many Vietnamese dishes are inspired by the French cuisine, because Vietnam was a longtime colony of the French empire. The French arrived in Vietnam initially as missionaries in the seventeenth century and established colonial control of Vietnam. They brought their language and their food, including eventually the baguette, the long thin loaf of bread that…
Bun Cha: the dish that Barack Obama fell in love with
After pho, bun cha is one of Hanoi’s most famous dishes. Everyone loves themselves some delicious Bun Cha. Even Barack Obama said he’s fallen in love with the dish! It doesn’t matter where in Hanoi you are: be in the streets, at home or a five star restaurant. You can’t leave the city without tasting…
COM TAM
Com Tam (or) Broken Rice ,is a Vietnamese dish made from rice with fractured rice grains. Tam refres to the Broken Rice grains , while Com refres to cooked Rice . It usually served with grilled pork plus the Vietnamese dish BI over broken rice . The Rice and meat are served with various greens…
Goi Cuon
This exquisite roll hails from the land of the ‘Ascending Dragon’ – Vietnam! This traditional Vietnamese Spring Roll recipe (goi cuon) is a fresh and healthy recipe, full of veggies, lean meat, and shrimp which are rolled in rice paper and served with a fish dipping sauce. It is light and fresh, yet it is…
Genral TSO’S Chicken
General Tso’s chicken (also known as General Tao’s or Tsao’s chicken) is an iconic Chinese-American takeout of deep-fried chicken coated in a thick sweet sauce. It is practically served in all Chinese takeout restaurants here in the States but you won’t find it anywhere in China. This dish was specifically made for the Western palate….
Burmese Chicken Curry
You haven’t been to Burma if you don’t try the incredibly popular chicken curry while you’re there. The chicken curry is a traditional Burmese dish and is also a classic example for Burmese cuisine. It is an extremely easy dish to make at home. The ingredients are easily available in all parts of the world…
Nan Gyi Thoke
Nan Gyi Thoke, often called the spaghetti of Burma is a wholesome breakfast food. Also called Mandalay mouti thoke- a tribute to its origin city – and Nan Pia Thoke when made with flat noodles, Nan Gyi Thoke, is a classic Burmese noodle preparation that leverages the richness of Coconut Chicken Curry. Consisting of chewy,…
