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Simple & Fresh Vietnamese Cooking for Everyday Living. This is a space for home cooks who love Vietnamese flavors, want healthier routines, and crave meals that feel effortless and beautiful – even when life is full and time is limited. Lemongrass Cooking makes Vietnamese cooking simple, modern, and accessible. You’ll find easy Vietnamese recipe, healthy weeknight meals, and fresh, balanced dishes built on herbs, citrus, broths, and clean flavors. Everything is designed for real schedules – no specialty stores, no complicated techniques, just practical methods that fit into everyday life.
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How to Pickle Garlic and Shallots
How to Pickle Garlic and Shallots (Vietnamese Quick Pickle Method) Pickled garlic and pickled shallots are two of the most essential Vietnamese pantry staples. They add brightness, crunch, and a clean, sweet‑tangy lift to bowls, banh mi, rice dishes, and…
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Pandan Banana Bread with Coconut Milk
An aromatic and earthy twist: Pandan Banana Bread with Coconut Milk Pandan Banana Bread with Coconut Milk brings together ripe bananas, creamy coconut milk, and the signature aroma of pandan for a loaf that’s soft, fragrant, and unmistakably Southeast Asian.…
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Charred Lemongrass Mushroom & Scallion Oil Noodle Bowl
SIMPLE Charred Lemongrass Mushroom & Scallion Oil Noodle Bowl – in under 25 minutes This charred lemongrass mushroom noodle bowl brings together smoky mushrooms, scallion oil, fresh herbs, and a bright soy-lime dressing. It’s a clean, modern vegetarian bowl rooted…
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Pressure Cooker Vietnamese Chicken Curry
Pressure Cooker Vietnamese Chicken Curry Aromatic, 10‑Minute Pressure Cooker Cà Ri Gà” This pressure cooker Vietnamese chicken curry delivers deep, aromatic flavor in a fraction of the usual simmer time. Lemongrass, curry powder, and tender chicken come together in a…
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Top 5 Vietnamese Summer Salads to Try
These are our Top 5 Vietnamese Summer Salads to try before the sun sets for fall. Why Vietnamese Salads? Vietnamese salads aren’t side dishes — they’re a whole style of cooking built for heat, herbs, and brightness. Summer is when…
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How to Build a Banh Mi Crunch Salad
How to Build a Banh Mi Crunch Salad This bánh mì salad takes everything people love about the iconic Vietnamese sandwich—savory protein, bright pickles, herbs, heat, and a punchy nước chấm—and layers it into a crisp, refreshing bowl. It’s lighter,…
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Charred Eggplant and Scallion Oil Banh Mi
Charred Eggplant and Scallion Oil Banh Mi This Charred Eggplant & Scallion Oil Bánh Mì layers smoky eggplant, aromatic scallion oil, crisp vegetables, and bright Vietnamese pantry flavors. The result is a modern, plant‑forward bánh mì that feels both street‑style…
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5 Minute Sugar Cane Lime Spritzer
5 Minute Sugar Cane Lime Spritzer This Sugar Cane Lime Spritzer delivers bright citrus, clean sweetness, and a refreshing sparkle in just five minutes. Cane sugar syrup keeps the flavor light and natural, making this an easy warm‑weather drink for…
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Mekong Pineapple Coconut Chiller
This Mekong Pineapple Coconut Chiller is a light, tropical Vietnamese‑inspired drink that blends ripe pineapple, coconut milk, and fresh lime into a cold, breezy refresher. It’s bright, aromatic, and intentionally lighter than a smoothie — designed for hot days, summer…
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Vietnamese Herb & Citrus Slaw with Chili‑Lime Dressing
Vietnamese Herb & Citrus Slaw with Chili‑Lime Dressing is Potluck‑Perfect and scalable as your go-to everyday side. This Vietnamese Herb & Citrus Slaw layers crisp cabbage, fresh herbs, and bright citrus with a balanced chili‑lime dressing. The result is a…
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Ginger Congee with Sweet Corn & Herbs
Ginger Congee with Sweet Corn & Herbs is a warm, bright bowl built on simple ingredients. The ginger brings gentle heat, the corn adds natural sweetness, and the herbs finish everything with freshness. It’s light, nourishing, and deeply comforting without…
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Five‑Spice Pork Belly Bowl
This Five‑Spice Pork Belly Bowl is warm, glossy, aromatic pork belly over jasmine rice (or vermicelli noodles) with herbs, pickles, and scallion oil. This bowl takes everything people love about your Five‑Spice Pork Belly Bánh Mì — the warm spices,…
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How To Make Vietnamese Caramel Sauce (Nước Màu)
How To Make Vietnamese Caramel Sauce (Nước Màu) Nước màu is one of the quiet pillars of Vietnamese cooking. It’s the deep amber caramel that gives kho dishes their signature color, gloss, and gentle bitterness. Every family makes it slightly…
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Glutinous Rice Flour Guide
Glutinous Rice Flour Guide (Bột Nếp): What it is, How to Use it, and Why it’s Essential in Vietnamese desserts. Glutinous rice flour is one of the most important ingredients in Vietnamese cooking. It creates the signature chewy, bouncy texture…
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Strawberry Coconut Rice Balls
A Spring Twist: Strawberry Coconut Rice Balls Strawberry Coconut Rice Balls bring a spring twist to classic Vietnamese rice ball desserts. Soft, chewy glutinous rice dough wraps around a spoon of quick strawberry compote, then chills in lightly sweetened coconut…
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Ginger Citrus Rice Balls in Light Syrup
Ginger Citrus Rice Balls in Light Syrup – A lighter, brighter spin on traditional Vietnamese rice balls, this version leans on ginger, lemon, and orange for a clean, modern flavor profile. The syrup stays fragrant and warming without becoming heavy,…
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Sesame Lemongrass Paste Marinade
Sesame Lemongrass Paste Marinade: This sesame lemongrass paste marinade brings together nutty richness, bright aromatics, and the warm citrus of fresh lemongrass. It’s a modern Vietnamese‑inspired marinade that works across proteins and vegetables, coating everything in a silky, flavorful layer…
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Charred Lemongrass Steak with Coconut‑Lime Chimichurri
Charred Lemongrass Steak with Coconut‑Lime Chimichurri Bowl: This bowl brings together smoky, citrusy lemongrass steak and a bright coconut-lime chimichurri that feels both refreshing and rich. It’s a Vietnamese-forward weeknight dinner that layers flavor without extra work. The marinade leans…
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Vietnamese Rice Paper Guide
Vietnamese Rice Paper Guide: How to Buy, Store & Use Rice Paper Rice paper (bánh tráng) is one of the most versatile staples in a Vietnamese pantry. It’s used for fresh rolls, fried rolls, snacks, and even modern recipes like…
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Vietnamese Style Burger with Chili Lime Mayo
Vietnamese Style Burger with Chili Lime Mayo brings together a juicy beef‑and‑pork patty seasoned like chả, a bright herb salad, and a tangy chili‑lime mayo. The flavors are clean, fresh, and unmistakably Vietnamese, but the format stays simple and weeknight‑friendly.…
Vietnamese Cooking Pantry Essentials
Featured Vietnamese Pantry Tips & Recipes
A few essentials. Endless meal possibilities. The Lemongrass Cooking pantry is the quiet engine behind every bright, simple recipe on this site. It’s built on a handful of Vietnamese essentials — fish sauce, citrus, herbs, aromatics, and a few everyday sauces — that make weeknight cooking feel lighter and more intuitive. With these staples on hand, you can build bowls, broths, marinades, and quick dressings without overthinking. This pantry isn’t about stocking everything; it’s about stocking what matters.
Featured Ingredient: Pandan
Pandan is the quiet fragrance of Vietnamese cooking — a leafy, vanilla‑coconut aroma that instantly makes rice, desserts, and drinks taste warmer and more nostalgic. It’s simple to use, endlessly versatile, and one of the easiest ways to bring real Vietnamese flavor into your everyday cooking. Explore some refreshed takes on how to incorporate this uplifting ingredient.
Featured Vietnamese Recipes & Tips
