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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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Lime Cranberry Relish with Nuoc Cham
Tart Cranberry Meets Lime in This Vietnamese-Style Relish: Lime Cranberry Relish with Nuoc Cham A fresh spin on a classic Vietnamese dipping sauce, this cranberry–lime nuoc cham relish brings sharp citrus, sweet heat, and a bright pop of color to…
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How to Make Vietnamese Green Bean Casserole
How to Make Vietnamese Green Bean Casserole. This Vietnamese-inspired green bean casserole brings together the comfort of a classic holiday dish with the aromatics and savory backbone of Vietnamese cooking. Coconut cream adds richness without heaviness, mushrooms build umami, and…
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Pandan Lime Leaf Roast Chicken with Coconut Drippings Rice
Pandan Lime Leaf Roast Chicken with Coconut Drippings Rice brings together bright Southeast Asian aromatics and cozy roast‑chicken comfort. Pandan and lime leaf perfume the chicken as it cooks, coconut milk keeps everything tender, and the drippings transform into a…
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5 Bright and Easy Ways to Use Scallion Oil
5 Bright and Easy Ways to Use Scallion Oil – Scallion oil has always been one of Vietnamese cooking’s simplest magic tricks—an everyday way to make humble dishes taste cared for. You see it brushed over thịt nướng [thịt nướng],…
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Brown Butter Jasmine Rice with Fresh Scallion Oil
Your next simple holiday side! Brown Butter Jasmine Rice with Fresh Scallion Oil brings cozy fall warmth to the holiday table. The nutty brown butter adds deep, comforting richness, while scallion oil keeps everything bright and fresh in a distinctly…
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Fresh and Crunchy Fall Apple Shrimp Rolls
Fresh and Crunchy Fall Apple Shrimp Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn) deliver crisp apple sweetness, bright herbs, and tender shrimp wrapped in a refreshing Vietnamese‑inspired fresh roll perfect for fall. A Tart Update to Your Spring Rolls for Fall Fresh & Crunchy…
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Charred Brussels Sprouts with Tamarind Honey Glaze
Charred Brussels Sprouts with Tamarind Honey Glaze brings a fresh, modern lift to classic holiday vegetables. The deep char delivers familiar comfort, while the tamarind honey glaze adds Vietnamese‑inspired brightness that keeps the table feeling lively. It’s a side that…
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Vietnamese Cranberry and Ginger Pickles
Vietnamese Cranberry and Ginger Pickles take a familiar fall flavor and flip it into something bright, quick, and unexpected. Instead of the usual sweet sauces or baked dishes, this version leans into Vietnamese-style acidity — sharp, refreshing, and just a…
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Simple Charred Peanut Lime Tofu Steakhouse Salad
Simple Charred Peanut Lime Tofu Steakhouse Salad will be a go-to for plant-based protein meal that delivers a bright twist! This salad brings together charred tofu, a bright peanut lime sauce, and a crisp steakhouse-style salad. It’s a modern Vietnamese-inspired…
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Vietnamese Chili Crisp Chicken Cutlets with Pickled Herb Salad
Healthy Vietnamese Chili Crisp Chicken Cutlets with Pickled Herb Salad under 30-minutes. This Vietnamese salad bowl layers crispy chili crisp chicken cutlets over a bright, pickled herb salad. The cutlets bring heat and crunch, while the herb salad adds cool…
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Easy and Quick Vietnamese Pantry Marinades
For busy weeks when dinner needs to be fast and flavorful, Easy and Quick Vietnamese Pantry Marinades offer a simple solution built from everyday ingredients. Why These Vietnamese Marinades Work Busy weeks make it hard to keep meals interesting. Meal…
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Vietnamese BBQ Pork Meatball Banh Mi
Vietnamese BBQ Pork Meatball Bánh Mì delivers tender xíu mại-style meatballs, a light tomato glaze, and crisp Vietnamese pickles inside a warm, airy baguette. What Makes This Bánh Mì Special This Vietnamese BBQ Pork Meatball Bánh Mì layers tender xíu…
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.
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