vietnamese Recipes
91 delicious vietnamese recipes from around the world
Pâté Chaud (Vietnamese-French Pork and Liver Pastry)
Individual savory pâtés filled with a flavorful mixture of ground pork, chicken liver, and aromatic spices, all encased in flaky puff pastry. Traditionally served warm, this dish is a beloved fusion found in French-Vietnamese bakeries.
Bánh Bao (Vietnamese Steamed Pork Buns)
Fluffy, cloud-like steamed buns filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground pork, Chinese sausage, wood ear mushrooms, and a whole hard-boiled quail egg. A beloved Vietnamese street food with Chinese culinary influences.
Bánh Bò (Vietnamese Honeycomb Cake)
A delightful Vietnamese steamed cake known for its distinctive, airy honeycomb-like interior texture. It's wonderfully chewy, sweet, and often infused with pandan for a fragrant aroma.
Bánh Cam (Vietnamese Sesame Balls)
Bánh Cam are delightful Vietnamese deep-fried glutinous rice balls, traditionally filled with a sweet mung bean paste and coated in sesame seeds. They are known for their crispy exterior, chewy interior, and satisfyingly hollow center when fried correctly. A perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Bánh Canh Cua (Vietnamese Crab Noodle Soup)
A comforting and flavorful Vietnamese thick noodle soup, featuring chewy tapioca noodles swimming in a rich, savory crab and pork bone broth, generously topped with sweet crab meat. A beloved specialty from Central Vietnam.
Bánh Chưng (Vietnamese Square Sticky Rice Cake)
A traditional Northern Vietnamese square sticky rice cake, essential for Lunar New Year (Tết). It features layers of glutinous rice, savory mung bean paste, and seasoned pork belly, all wrapped in dong leaves and boiled for an extended period. The square shape symbolizes the Earth.
Bánh Chuối (Vietnamese Banana Cake)
A comforting and sweet Vietnamese dessert cake made with ripe bananas and tapioca pearls, traditionally steamed or baked. It offers a delightful chewy texture and tropical flavor.
Bánh Cuốn (Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls)
Delicate, paper-thin steamed rice sheets rolled around a savory filling of ground pork and wood ear mushrooms. Traditionally served as a light breakfast or snack, accompanied by thinly sliced pork sausage (cha lua), crispy fried shallots, and a side of sweet and savory dipping sauce (nuoc cham).
Bánh Đa Cua (Hai Phong Crab Noodle Soup)
A signature dish from Hai Phong, this vibrant noodle soup features chewy red rice noodles bathed in a rich, savory broth made from field crabs and pork ribs, topped with flavorful crab cakes and fresh herbs. It's a true taste of Hai Phong city's culinary heritage.
Bánh Đa Trộn (Vietnamese Mixed Red Rice Noodles)
A vibrant and flavorful Vietnamese mixed noodle salad featuring chewy red rice paper noodles tossed with succulent shrimp, tender beef, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables, all coated in a savory nuoc cham dressing and topped with crispy fried shallots. This dish is best served at room temperature.
Bánh Đúc
A delightful and simple Vietnamese savory steamed rice cake, often made with rice flour and tapioca starch, layered with savory mung beans, and finished with fragrant scallion oil. It's a comforting dish that's both soft and satisfying.
Bánh Flan (Vietnamese Caramel Custard)
A silky smooth, French-influenced crème caramel, elevated by the richness of condensed milk and a hint of vanilla. This Vietnamese dessert is a delightful sweet ending to any meal.
Bánh Giò
Bánh Giò are savory Vietnamese pyramid-shaped dumplings made from a delicate rice flour dough, filled with seasoned ground pork and wood ear mushrooms, and steamed to perfection within banana leaves. They are a popular and satisfying breakfast or snack.
Bánh Hỏi (Woven Rice Vermicelli)
Bánh Hỏi are delicate, woven rice vermicelli noodles, traditionally made by steaming thin sheets of rice flour batter and then carefully bundling them. They are typically served with grilled meats, fresh herbs, and a flavorful dipping sauce (nuoc cham), creating a light yet satisfying meal.
Bánh Ít Lá Gai (Vietnamese Ramie Leaf Dumplings)
Bánh Ít Lá Gai are traditional Vietnamese sweet dumplings made from black glutinous rice flour, colored and flavored with ramie leaves, and filled with a sweet mung bean paste. They are wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, resulting in a chewy, fragrant, and subtly sweet treat, often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions.
Bánh Khọt (Vietnamese Mini Coconut Turmeric Pancakes)
Bánh Khọt are delightful, crispy mini pancakes made from a savory coconut and turmeric batter. Traditionally a specialty of Vung Tau, these golden morsels are typically topped with a single shrimp and a sprinkle of scallions, then served with fresh lettuce, herbs, and a dipping sauce for wrapping and enjoying.
Bánh Mì
A classic Vietnamese sandwich featuring savory grilled pork, a rich pâté, crisp pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and spicy jalapeños, all nestled within a light and airy baguette.
Bánh Mì Ốp La (Vietnamese Fried Egg Baguette)
A classic Vietnamese street food breakfast, this Bánh Mì Ốp La features a crusty baguette filled with perfectly fried sunny-side-up eggs, rich pâté, creamy butter, and a savory drizzle of Maggi sauce. Simple, satisfying, and quick to prepare.
Bánh Mì Thịt (Classic Vietnamese Pork Sandwich)
The quintessential Vietnamese Bánh Mì, featuring a harmonious blend of savory assorted pork, rich pâté, crisp pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs, all nestled within a perfectly toasted baguette. This recipe focuses on assembling the classic version without cooking additional meats, assuming pre-cooked components are used.
Bánh Phu Thê (Vietnamese Husband and Wife Cake)
A traditional Vietnamese dessert symbolizing unity, made from a chewy tapioca and mung bean filling infused with coconut and sugar, all encased in fragrant banana leaves. The name 'husband and wife cake' refers to the two distinct layers that become inseparable when cooked. This is a labor-intensive but rewarding treat.
Bánh Rán (Vietnamese Fried Sesame Balls)
Northern Vietnamese style bánh rán are delightfully crispy, hollow fried sesame balls with a sweet mung bean filling. The key to their signature hollow interior is careful dough preparation and controlled frying temperature.
Bánh Tét
A traditional Southern Vietnamese cylindrical sticky rice cake, filled with savory pork and mung beans, wrapped in fragrant banana leaves and slow-cooked to perfection. Bánh Tét is a staple during the Tết (Lunar New Year) celebrations.
Bánh Tráng Nướng (Vietnamese Grilled Rice Paper)
A popular Vietnamese street food, often called 'Vietnamese pizza,' this dish features crispy grilled rice paper topped with egg, green onions, and various savory ingredients. It's a quick, flavorful, and satisfying snack, especially famous in Dalat.
Bánh Tráng Trộn (Vietnamese Mixed Rice Paper Salad)
A popular and vibrant Saigon street snack, Bánh Tráng Trộn features shredded rice paper mixed with a flavorful sauce, quail eggs, dried beef, and fresh mango, offering a delightful combination of textures and tangy, spicy flavors. Best enjoyed immediately for maximum crunch.