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Southeast Asian

Bánh Mì Khong (Bánh Mì Bread)

Making your own crusty loaves is surprisingly easy.

Cà Ri Gà (Vietnamese Chicken Curry)

Serve with crusty bread to dip in the golden sauce.

Ube Milk Crinkles

With the sweet and nutty flavor of ube, these cookies taste like they’ve been dunked into a glass of milk.

Pineapple Pie

With a crisp crust and fruity filling, pineapple pie is a Philippine bakeshop specialty.

Mango Sticky Rice

Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.

Maple Spam Shakoy

I make these twisted yeast doughnuts with a veil of maple icing and a generous shower of crispy fried Spam bits.

Buko Cherry Crumble Pie

This version of buko pie, a classic Filipino dessert, paints the flaky bottom crust with a coat of cherry jam, while a crunchy cinnamon-kissed crumble sits on top.

Fresh Spring Rolls

Filled with poached shrimp and fresh mango, these Vietnamese-style spring rolls are a surefire crowd-pleaser.

Seared Scallops With Tom Yum Sauce

Tom yum is traditionally found in soup form, but this inspired version turns it into a tangy sauce served with lightly seared scallops.

Kua Kling Mu (Minced Pork Dry Turmeric Curry)

This dry-style curry from southern Thailand is characteristically hot and salty, with notes of fresh turmeric, lemongrass, and makrut lime leaf.

Pad Prik Khing Pla Tort (Dry Red Curry of Crispy Salmon)

This fragrant dry salmon curry is rich in flavor due to the red curry paste being cooked out in either rendered pork fat or vegetable oil.

Plant-Based Vietnamese Cooking Takes Center Stage in This New Cookbook

Helen Lê puts a meat-free spin on pho, bánh xèo, bún bò Huế and numerous classics dishes from across the country. 

Vegan Bánh Mì

This vegan bánh mì is layered with marinated tofu and seitan flavored with char siu seasoning mix, plus a bean-based vegan pâté.

Chili Jam

This Vietnamese chili jam is sweet and slightly spicy, and it is especially delicious with noodle dishes.

Vegan Pho

A rich vegetable broth, slightly sweetened with fruit, is the base of this comforting vegan pho.

New Orleans Coffee and Chicory in the Vietnamese Style

This recipe will help you recreate the excellent coffee and chicory from Ba Mien Vietnamese restaurant in New Orleans.

These 3 Thai Recipes Take Salads to Sour, Sweet, Spicy Heights

As long as you hit the right balance of bright, savory, and funky notes, anything can be a salad.

Som Thum Tua-Thai (Som-Thum-Style Green Beans)

The texture and flavor of green beans make a great swap for green papaya in this Thai salad.

Yum Khai Dao (Fried Egg Salad)

This Thai salad highlights bold, bright flavors, pairing lacy fried eggs, a punchy dressing, and fresh vegetables.