Vietnamese Sautéed Prawns/Shrimp in Roe Sauce (Tôm Kho Tàu)

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Perhaps one of my favorite all-time comfort meals that my mom always makes is Tôm Kho Tàu (Sauted Prawn/Shrimp in Roe Sauce). This Vietnamese delicacy is especially popular in the South, as the abundance of fresh seafood and the ease of preparation made this a popular dish to serve for busy families. The key to … Continue reading Vietnamese Sautéed Prawns/Shrimp in Roe Sauce (Tôm Kho Tàu)

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)