Banh Mi 101
Banh mi has a texture similar to a baguette - soft, thin-crusted, and crumbly. When freshly baked, it is enjoyable, and as a sandwich, it is enhanced by pickled radish and carrot, homemade mayo, cucumber and various fresh herbs, paired with a choice of proteins such as grilled pork or chicken, shredded pork, fish, or vegan vegetable options.
Creme Brûlée
Cream Brûlée
In choosing crème brûlée, you’re not just preparing a dessert; you’re setting the stage for a memorable evening, orchestrating an experience that blends taste, texture, and a touch of elegance. Here's to a successful dinner party, and here’s to crème brûlée – a dessert that promises to turn moments into cherished memories.
Dipping Sauce for Summer Rolls
Dipping sauce
The dipping sauce is an essential companion, elevating the dish to new heights. Without it, the experience just wouldn’t be the same. For the perfect balance, I prefer using fermented soybeans. Unlike hoisin sauce, it's neither too sweet nor too thick. A well-crafted dipping sauce accentuates the flavors of the spring rolls, transforming each bite into a deliciously memorable moment.
Pumpkin Spice Muffin
Pumpkin Spice Muffin
As the seasons shift, our thoughts turn to the cozy allure of spices that lift our spirits and boost our immunity. These Pumpkin Spice Muffins are the epitome of autumn indulgence: tender, moist, and bursting with flavor, they’re crowned with crunchy pumpkin seeds and filled with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
French Fry - Triple Fried Potatoes
Tripple Fry Potatoes
When it comes to dinner, nothing beats the irresistible allure of homemade French fries, freshly cut from golden potatoes. Whether delightfully crispy from the deep fryer or perfectly baked to a golden hue, they far surpass their frozen counterparts in taste and texture.
Moon Cake
Mooncake
Let's embark on the delightful journey of making mooncakes, a process that starts with preparing the delicate pastry crust, mastering the art of wrapping, and shaping the dough to fit perfectly within design molds. The result is a mooncake with a beautifully tender, moist, and glistening crust that is sure to impress.
Crusty Delight: Easy Focaccia for All
Focaccia, a quintessential Italian bread, boasts a unique texture and flavor achieved through the use of yeast and robust, high-gluten flour. Baked to perfection in flat sheet pans after a period of rising, this bread is a delightful culinary experience. While there are countless techniques to craft bread, for this particular focaccia, I employ the poolish method. It’s a straightforward approach that doesn’t demand kneading, yet yields an impressive result. Imagine a spongy base with lots of olive oil, coarse salt, and a medley of herbs like rosemary, basil, olives, tomatoes, and more. The possibilities are as endless as they are delicious.
Summer Rolls
Growing up, street food was more than just a snack; it was a beloved ritual, a daily indulgence that surpassed the comfort of home-cooked meals. The bustling streets, the sizzling sounds, and the intoxicating aromas created a tapestry of sensory experiences that I cherished. Each bite of these summer rolls transports me back to those vibrant markets, where food was not just sustenance but an adventure, a celebration of life in its most delicious form.
Mother’s Savory Pancake Recipe
No one makes pancakes like my mother, her recipe is the best. The combination of rice flour, coconut, shrimp and pork filling makes this dish truly special, which setting it apart from other Vietnamese pancakes, a mouthwatering dish that will transport you to the vibrant tradition of Vietnam, a very popular dish in Vietnam.
Lady Finger
Freshly baked ladyfingers made at home are simply unparalleled. Soft, light, and airy, they resemble sponge cakes and are perfect for desserts like Tiramisu or Charlotte cake, where they soak up an abundance of dessert syrup and liquor flavors. I often prefer using these homemade ladyfingers for my Tiramisu, as they absorb the liquid far better than store-bought cookies.
Italian Buttercream
Italian Meringue Butter Cream
In the refined world of cake decorating and pastry arts, the choice of frosting can elevate a creation from the merely delicious to the sublime. Italian meringue buttercream stands out as a paragon of sophistication and versatility, a choice that I, along with many other esteemed pastry chefs, hold in high regard.
