Green mung bean sweet soup with seaweed

Green mung bean is very popular in Vietnam. It is a wonder and super food .. This bean is  also commonly used among other Asian countries like China, Thailand, Philippines, Pakistan, India,, Korea, etc. It can be added in various styles to recipes ranging from soups, deserts, sprouts and spicy curry. A perfect source of different nutrients: This green beans is rich in some important minerals (Potassium, magnesium, folic acid, zinc, iron, phosphorus ) and vitamins (A and  C) , and an excellent source of protein. Green mung bean is low in calories and rich in fiber. Eating a small cup of green bean soup gives us the feelings...

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Fried rice with seafood

Personally I am a big fan of fried rice. I’ve tried some recipes from internet, from my friends and relatives and I really love this fried rice. I got this recipe from my friends but I made some small changes to match my taste. It is so tasty and easy to make. Try and enjoy it yourself. Ingredients: serves 4- 6 portions -          4 cups steamed rice, ( it’s better if using leftover chilled steamed rice), -          5 medium size shrimps, washed, peeled and deveined, whole or sliced in half lengthwise. -          5 scallops, washed and well drained, diced into 1/2 -inch cubes. -          2 fresh squids, washed...

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Fried Tofu with lemongrass

Tofu, also known as soybean curd, a staple of Asian cuisine for hundreds of  years and now has become popular in Western vegetarian cooking. It’s a close friend of vegetarians with a excellent source of protein, calcium and iron. This recipe will bring you to a cripsy, brown crust, delicous and strong flavor tofu. Don’t skip if you are a fan of it. Ingredients: serves 4 people -          4 cakes of fresh tofu ( availabe in Asian market), complety drained of water -           2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced. -        ...

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Vietnamese sweet and sour pork spareribs

This is recipe from my mom. It’s quite simple but so stunning. You should make at home for dinner because your family need energy to continue the day’s task like work, studying…And a hot, succulent and fragrant meal will refresh all of you. Ingredients: serves 4-6 people -    1 pound pork spareribs, bone in, cleaned and drained, cut into bite-sized pieces ( around 1.5 inches) -          2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped -          2 small red shallot, peeled and finely diced -          3...

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Vietnamese beef noodle soup ( Pho)

“Pho”, a  simple soup of beef broth, herbs, spices and rice noodles,  is very popular throughout Vietnam and truly represents Vietnamese cuisine. While traditionally a breakfast food, it is now served at all time daily and eaten regularly by rich and poor alike. You can have bowl of pho in Vietnamese noodle shops, in Vietnam or aboard. But why don’t you make it yourself ? There are a lot of recipes for Pho , from simple to complicated methods. Today, I would like to represent you a simple way to cook this delicous soup. It’s very easy and quick. It’s a best choice for breakfast when you haven’t too much time for cooking. Ingredients:...

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