Whether we are using Nuoc Cham to dip spring rolls in or adding a kick to an Asian soup we made with our homemade veggie broth, this one thing we cannot live without in our kitchen. We first learned about it from a Vietnamese Couchsurfing host. Initially, she introduced us to fish sauce, but showed us Read Post
A Guide to Buying Couture Clothing in Hoi An, Vietnam
The skillful tailors of Hoi An are well-known throughout the world. Many of them can trace the trade through several generations of their family, and it’s not only women who are pulling a needle and thread. With deft fingers and a keen eye, they’re known by many as master craftsmen, able to copy any design Read Post
Recipe: Sugarcane Shrimp (Chao Tom) Spring Roll
Of the many cuisines I encountered around the world, this is one of the rare recipes that I enjoy making as much as I enjoy eating. It is a fun process and a very interactive dish. The end product is a fresh spring roll with shrimp. It takes a bit of work – about an Read Post
Recipe: Vietnamese Grilled Fish in Banana Leaves
This is a delicious fish recipe I learned to cook in Hoi An, Vietnam. Mouthwatering goodness! If you can’t buy ingredients like turmeric and banana leaves at your local grocery store, seek out an Asian grocery store. You can ask them to order the ingredients you can’t find. If you absolutely cannot get banana leaves, Read Post
How to Make Delicious Vietnamese Coffee
What you’ll need: •1 single-cup coffee filter •1 tea kettle (or a pot, something to boil water in) •1 coffee mug •2 tablespoons bold coffee grounds •1/2 cup water (you’re boiling more than you’ll use) •1 tablespoon condensed milk •3/4 cup of ice Instructions: Heat water to a boil. While it is heating, grab your Read Post