
Khổ Qua – Bitter Melon
It’s one of those food where you either love it or hate it! Me? LOVE it! Momordica charantia often called bitter melon, bitter gourd or bitter squash in… Read More »

Bông So Đũa Trắng – Sesbania grandiflora
Whilst being a distant memory for me nowadays, I can still taste my grandma’s ‘Canh Chua’, deliciously tangy, belly warming soup, whenever I see these flowers. The flowers… Read More »

Mắm ba khía – Salted baby fresh water crabs & Star Fruit Salad
Fun fact: “Ba khia” lives in the brackish water of the Mekong Delta and is particularly prevalent in the coastal areas of Bac Lieu, Ca Mau. The crab… Read More »

Ếch xào sả ớt – Stir fried Frog’s legs in Lemongrass & Chili
Frog legs are one of the better-known delicacies of French and Cantonese cuisine. They are also eaten in other regions, such as Vietnam. Frog legs are rich in… Read More »

Xoài tượng – Mango
Mangos are deliciously juicy when eaten fresh, full of flavour in a desert, salads or cooking with meat. Most of all, fabulous in cocktails (I’m sure our ladies… Read More »