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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.
Discover Vietnamese-inspired bowls, sauces, pantry staples, and healthy recipes that help you eat well and feel good in your daily routine.
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Prime Steak Bánh Mì with Black Pepper–Fish Sauce Butter
Prime Steak Bánh Mì with Black Pepper–Fish Sauce Butter layers charred, tender steak with a rich black pepper–fish sauce butter, crisp vegetables, and a warm baguette. It’s a modern Vietnamese sandwich that feels luxurious but stays weeknight manageable. The build…
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10-Min Hoisin-Lime Marinade
Simple 10-Min Hoisin-Lime Marinade utilizing pantry ingredients for bright, savory, Vietnamese-inspired Flavor in minutes. This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These small commissions help support the development of new recipes, pantry…
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Vietnamese Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng)
Vietnamese Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng) – A silky Hanoi classic made with strong Vietnamese coffee and a whipped egg‑yolk cream. This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These small commissions help…
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Vietnamese Coffee Mousse with Salted Coconut Cream
Vietnamese Coffee Mousse with Salted Coconut Cream – A light, airy mousse infused with bold Vietnamese coffee and finished with a silky salted coconut cream. It’s a modern Vietnamese dessert that feels elegant but stays true to the flavors of…
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Lemongrass Beef Pho Hot Pot
Lemongrass Beef Pho Hot Pot – A bright, aromatic Vietnamese hot pot built on a pho‑style broth infused with lemongrass, charred onion, ginger, and warm spices. Thinly sliced beef cooks tableside for a fresh, interactive meal that blends classic pho…
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Simple Pandan Milk Tea
Simple Pandan Milk Tea – A Cozy Aromatic Twist on Milk Tea Pandan Milk Tea is one of those drinks that feels instantly comforting — warm, fragrant, and naturally green without any food coloring. It takes the familiar structure of…
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Beef Congee with Ginger (Cháo Bò)
Beef Congee with Ginger (Cháo Bò) using simple ingredients, clean flavors for warmth that hits immediately. Beef congee is one of the quiet classics of Vietnamese home cooking. This version leans into ginger and freshly cracked black pepper, two aromatics…
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Coconut–Turmeric Lobster Roll Bánh Mì
Coconut–Turmeric Lobster Roll Bánh Mì – A bright, luxurious twist on the classic bánh mì — buttery lobster folded into a coconut‑turmeric dressing with herbs, lime, and crisp vegetables. If you love a classic lobster roll and you love bánh…
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7-Ways to Use Nước Chấm (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)
7-Ways to Use Nước Chấm (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce) – A bright, balanced sauce that brings Vietnamese cooking to life. What is Nước Chấm? Nước chấm is the backbone of Vietnamese flavor — a simple mix of fish sauce, lime, sugar,…
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Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Chops (Cơm Sườn)
Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Chops (Cơm Sườn) – A juicy, aromatic, deeply savory pork chop that defines the Vietnamese rice plate. Vietnamese lemongrass pork chops — cơm sườn — are one of the most iconic dishes in Vietnamese home cooking. They’re…
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Vietnamese Chicken Curry (Cà Ri Gà)
Vietnamese Chicken Curry (Cà Ri Gà) – A cozy, aromatic curry with coconut milk, lemongrass, and tender chicken — the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again. This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate,…
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Classic Vietnamese Chả Giò (Crispy Fried Spring Rolls)
Make Classic Vietnamese Chả Giò (Crispy Fried Spring Rolls) – An approachable, technique‑forward guide to the most iconic Vietnamese appetizer — shatter‑crisp every time. There are few Vietnamese dishes as universally loved as chả giò. These golden, blistered spring rolls…
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How to Make Fried Shallots
How to Make Fried Shallots (Vietnamese Hành Phi) Crispy fried shallots are one of the most essential Vietnamese pantry toppings. They add texture, aroma, and savory depth to bowls, noodles, rice dishes, salads, and everyday meals. When made correctly, they…
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The Best Kitchen Tools for Vietnamese Cooking
The Best Kitchen Tools for Vietnamese Cooking – the essential tools and gear that make Vietnamese cooking easier, faster, and more enjoyable. Vietnamese cooking doesn’t require a lot of equipment — just a few well‑chosen tools that support fresh aromatics,…
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Best Vietnamese Chè Desserts to Make at Home
Best Vietnamese Chè Desserts to Make at Home are simple classics using basic Vietnamese pantry ingredients like Coconut, Tapioca, and Pandan. The Best Vietnamese Chè Desserts to Make at Home Vietnamese chè desserts are light, textural, and deeply aromatic —…
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Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Cà Phê Sữa Đá)
One of the most ICONIC and defining Vietnamese drinks – Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Cà Phê Sữa Đá) Bold, aromatic coffee slowly brewed through a phin filter, stirred with sweetened condensed milk, and poured over ice. It’s strong, sweet, and refreshing,…
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Crab & Yuzu Mayo Bánh Mì
This Crab & Yuzu Mayo Bánh Mì is a bright, modern take on the classic Vietnamese sandwich. Sweet lump crab meets citrusy yuzu mayo, layered with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and warm, airy baguette. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for…
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Ginger Syrup Rice Ball Dessert (Chè Trôi Nước)
One of the most comforting Vietnamese desserts – Ginger Syrup Rice Ball Dessert (Chè Trôi Nước) Introduction: Ginger Syrup Rice Ball Dessert (Chè Trôi Nước) Chè Trôi Nước is one of the most comforting Vietnamese desserts — soft glutinous rice…
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The Ultimate DIY Vietnamese Summer Roll Bar
The Ultimate DIY Vietnamese Summer Roll Bar – A Modern, Scalable Way to Host A Modern, Scalable Way to Host A DIY Summer Roll Bar is one of the easiest, most economical ways to host a fresh, colorful meal that…
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Banana Tapioca Coconut Pudding (Chè Chuối)
Banana Tapioca Coconut Pudding (Chè Chuối) – a classic comfort food dessert. Related: Best Vietnamese Chè Desserts to Make at Home Banana Tapioca Coconut Pudding (Chè Chuối) A Light, Comforting Vietnamese Dessert Vietnamese chè chuối is one of the most…
Featured Vietnamese Recipes & Tips
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.
Lemongrass Cooking Pantry Essentials
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.