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Southeast Asian

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.

Vegetarian Bánh Cuốn With Mushrooms, Asparagus, and Pumpkin

These Vietnamese rice noodle rolls, or bánh cuốn, get filled with roasted pumpkin and sautéed vegetables.

Hoành Thánh Chay (Vegetarian Wontons)

These versatile vegetarian wontons are great deep-fried, poached or steamed—enjoyed them with lots of sauce and a side of blanched greens.

Tofu and Tomatoes With Spinach and Basil

Sizzling, juicy tomatoes with tofu is a popular dish at the Vietnamese table—it has a wonderful umami and is quick and easy to prepare.