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)

Vietnamese soups are some of the most flavorful and hearty soups that you can find. It is quite hard to describe the tasting sensation of Vietnamese broths, as it is such a satisfying mixture of savory umaminess, sweetness, and slight hints of saltiness. Because of it's flavor complexity, it is so easy to slurp down … Continue reading Vietnamese Wonton Noodle Soup (Mì Hoành Thánh)