Recipes from Vietnam
Vietnam balances four flavors at every table — bright herbs, salty fish sauce, fresh chili, a squeeze of lime. From phở broth at dawn to bánh mì at noon, the cooking stays light and immediate.
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Pho
Slow-simmered beef broth with star anise, cinnamon and rice noodles — the Vietnamese classic.
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Banh Mi
Vietnamese baguette with grilled pork, pickled carrots, fresh herbs and sriracha.
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Bún bò Huế
Spicy Vietnamese beef and pork noodle soup with lemongrass and shrimp paste.
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Banh Xeo
Bánh xèo — whose name literally means sizzling cake — is a crispy Vietnamese crepe coloured bright yellow by turmeric, made from a batter of rice flour and…
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Spring Rolls
Gỏi cuốn — literally 'rolled salad' — comes from southern Vietnam, where the heat calls for cool, fresh food rather than fried street snacks.
Flavours of Vietnam
The cuisine of Vietnam is built on lemongrass, chilli, coconut milk, fish sauce and fresh herbs. The 5 recipes gathered on this page lean on those everyday building blocks, so you can bring an authentic taste of Vietnam to your own kitchen without hunting down hard-to-find ingredients or specialist equipment. Each one keeps the techniques approachable while staying true to the way the dish is traditionally made.
What you can cook here
Browse dishes such as Pho, Banh Mi, Bún bò Huế, Banh Xeo. Each recipe opens with a complete, measured ingredient list, then walks you through the method one clear step at a time, with cooking times and per-serving nutrition so you always know exactly what is on the plate. Whether you want a quick midweek dinner or a dish to linger over at the weekend, there is something here worth cooking next.
Add Vietnam to your week
Every recipe here is portioned for a household and slots neatly into a balanced week — light enough for a busy weeknight, generous enough for a relaxed weekend cook-up. Pick a few favourites from Vietnam, add them to your free weekly meal plan, and we will fold every ingredient into one organised shopping list so the cooking is the only part left to do.