Mama’s Vietnamese Coconut Jello (Rau Câu Dua)

July 17, 2021 ~ FranklyAwesome ~ Leave a comment

If there's one dessert that every Vietnamese kid remembers eating in their childhood, its most likely rau câu (Vietnamese gelatin). This dessert is one of the most simple, yet perfect chilled treats to enjoy on a hot summer day! The coconut jelly layer on the bottom has a slightly sweet, yet refreshing hint of coconut, … Continue reading Mama’s Vietnamese Coconut Jello (Rau Câu Dua)

Bánh Canh (Vietnamese Thick Noodle Soup)

February 24, 2021 ~ FranklyAwesome ~ Leave a comment

Bánh canh is one of the most comforting and satisfying Vietnamese soups out there. Although "bánh" generally refers to cookies, crackers, or sweets; in this case it is refering to the noodle (FYI, canh means soup, generally with a more clear broth). In contrast to wheat flour noodles used to make Japanese udon, these noodles … Continue reading Bánh Canh (Vietnamese Thick Noodle Soup)