Vietnamese

Cutting out the protein not only makes this green mango salad less fussy (read: faster to make) but also highlights the tropical flavor combinations.

Yes, you can make shatteringly crispy imperial rolls by blasting them with heat in the oven or an air fryer.

This gorgeous chiffon recipe replaces zingy lemon with fragrant pandan.

Step away from the oven—this flan is cooked on the stovetop.

This velvety Vietnamese rice porridge gets a deep flavor from soaking overnight in chicken or vegetable broth before simmering with fragrant ginger and scallions.

This sandwich gets immense flavor from a modest list of ingredients like eggs, vegetables, and herbs. The fish sauce spiked-mayo packs a powerful punch.

To make this dish extra crispy, sauté the ingredients separately and use cold, cooked rice. As you're stir-frying, toss the rice, pausing frequently to allow it to interact with the heat at the bottom of the pan—this will give it a nice toast.

Refreshingly cold noodles, Vietnamese-spiced pork meatballs, and an array of toppings like fried shallots and crushed peanuts ensure this make-ahead dinner is totally unforgettable.

Fish and meat often figure prominently in the Vietnamese meal-in-a-bowl soup known as pho, but there are traditional and fine vegetarian options, chief among them this broth made from soy sauce and a blend of spices like star anise and cinnamon. All that’s required is a willingness to invest in making the broth and a few additional toppings and you’ll be handsomely rewarded.

Hot chile paste gives this Vietnamese-inspired tenderloin a great kick, while salty, pungent fish sauce brings out the umami in the Brussels sprouts.

This is a variation on the OG version of the dish—so feel free to experiment.

Serve with anything and everything—it will get better, spicier, and more Vietnamese-approved over time.

Grilled or sautéed, these Vietnamese ground beef–stuffed leaves make a fantastic summer hors d'oeuvre or can be served with rice noodles and grilled vegetables for dinner.

This quick version of the classic Vietnamese soup is steeped with aromatic spices and finished off with a waft of refreshing herbs.

Easier to make than the beef version, chicken pho requires fewer ingredients and takes less finesse for superlative results.

Depending on your pho philosophy, you can go super simple or ornate with the tabletop pho garnishes.

Many people enjoy chicken pho with a side of this zippy sauce. They dip the flesh into the sauce as they eat the soup. The fresh ginger bite adds a last-minute layer of flavor that some find to be scintillating while others find to be distracting. Try it out and judge for yourself.

Get the richly flavored comforting broth of traditional pho in half the time when you use your Instant Pot.

Sticky rice is worth using for this porridge-y, comforting chicken soup recipe; it releases lots of creamy starches and helps builds nice body as it cooks.

A heavy-hitting marinade and a vibrant plum and herb salad transform pork rib chops into a memorable summer meal.

Spaghetti squash plays the part of rice noodles in this take on a Vietnamese noodle bowl.

The Banh Mi, arguably the greatest international sandwich, is easy to replicate at home. Letting the pickled radishes and carrots age a few days strengthens their tang and helps balance the rich pork.

This fragrant and fresh Vietnamese classic is made even healthier with the addition of kale and wild mushrooms.

It's easier than you think to make homemade sausage for this Vietnamese take on the egg sandwich. No need to mess with casings; just mix ground pork with seasonings, form into patties, and pan-fry.