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How to make Homemade Bánh Canh (Thick Vietnamese Noodles)

How to make Vietnamese Flan (Bánh Flan)

How to make Coconut Matcha Foam Drink

How to Make Bánh Bò Hấp (Vietnamese Steamed Rice Cakes)

Today is recipe that is as finicky as it is rewarding. I am talking about making Bánh Bò Hấp aka Vietnamese Steamed Rice Cakes. Growing …

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How to make an EASY Dragonfruit Swirl Cheesecake

If you’re looking for a cheesecake that’s as beautiful as it is delicious, this Dragonfruit Swirl Cheesecake is the perfect treat! The vibrant pink dragonfruit …

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How to make Vietnamese Cơm Gà (Chicken Rice)

If you’ve ever had Vietnamese cơm gà, you know how comforting this dish is—fragrant, turmeric-infused rice, tender poached chicken, and a bold ginger fish sauce …

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How to make Bánh Da Lợn Cuốn (Rolled Layer Cake)

If you’ve ever had Bánh Da Lợn, you already know how delicious this Vietnamese steamed layer cake is! But have you tried Bánh Da Lợn …

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How to make Dragon Fruit Sticky Rice

If you love mango sticky rice, you’re going to be obsessed with this Dragonfruit Sticky Rice! It’s a fun, colorful twist on the classic Thai …

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How to make Dragon Fruit Twinkies (AKA Sponge Cakes)

If you love a good nostalgic treat but want a fun, natural twist, these Pink Twinkies are for you! Made with dragonfruit puree for a …

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How to make Butterfly Pea Flower Bánh Da Lợn

If you’ve ever had Bánh Da Lợn, you know how satisfying this soft, chewy, and slightly sweet Vietnamese steamed layer cake is. Traditionally, it’s made …

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How to make Blueberry Roll Cake (AKA Swiss Roll)

If you’re a fan of light, fluffy cakes with a beautiful swirl of color, this Blueberry & Butterfly Pea Flower Roll Cake is a must-try! …

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How to make Homemade Twinkies

If you grew up loving Twinkies, you’re in for a treat! These Homemade Twinkies have a light, golden sponge cake with a rich, creamy filling …

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How to make Dragonfruit & Coconut Jelly (Agar Agar Dessert)

If you love light, refreshing, and stunning desserts, this Dragonfruit & Coconut Layered Jelly Cake is for you! Made with agar agar instead of gelatin, …

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How to make a Dragonfruit Cake Roll

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious, this Dragonfruit Roll Cake is it! With its stunning pink hue from …

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My name is Jen Dao & I’m a foodie currently based in Seattle, WA!

Originally born & raised in a small town in Minnesota, I grew up with a lot of traditional Vietnamese food because of my parent’s home cooking. 

Today, I’m sharing my unique twist on modern Vietnamese and American cooking through socials.

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Bánh Canh: the thicc queen of Vietnamese noodles. 🍜✨ Made from tapioca or rice flour for that signature bounce. Even better? You can make them at home, duhhh! Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/banh-canh-noodles Ingredients For the Homemade Bánh Canh Noodles:     •    1 ½ cups tapioca starch     •    ½ cup rice flour     •    ½ cup hot water (plus more if needed)     •    ¼ tsp salt     •    1 tbsp vegetable oil For the Broth:     •    1 pork hock, cut into pieces     •    6 cups premade chicken stock     •    4 cups water     •    1 yellow onion, halved     •    1 tbsp fish sauce     •    1 tbsp rock sugar (or regular sugar)     •    1 tsp salt     •    ½ tsp black pepper For Garnish & Toppings:     •    Fried shallots     •    Fresh cilantro & green onions #banhcanh #noodlesoup #thicknoodles #vietfood #freshnoodles #handcutnoodles #porksoup
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Bánh Canh: the thicc queen of Vietnamese noodles. 🍜✨ Made from tapioca or rice flour for that signature bounce. Even better? You can make them at home, duhhh! Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/banh-canh-noodles Ingredients For the Homemade Bánh Canh Noodles:     •    1 ½ cups tapioca starch     •    ½ cup rice flour     •    ½ cup hot water (plus more if needed)     •    ¼ tsp salt     •    1 tbsp vegetable oil For the Broth:     •    1 pork hock, cut into pieces     •    6 cups premade chicken stock     •    4 cups water     •    1 yellow onion, halved     •    1 tbsp fish sauce     •    1 tbsp rock sugar (or regular sugar)     •    1 tsp salt     •    ½ tsp black pepper For Garnish & Toppings:     •    Fried shallots     •    Fresh cilantro & green onions #banhcanh #noodlesoup #thicknoodles #vietfood #freshnoodles #handcutnoodles #porksoup
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This isn’t your average cake—Bánh Bò Nướng is a Vietnamese honeycomb cake made with pandan, tapioca starch, and coconut milk. Aka: the chewy, bouncy queen. 💚🐝 Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/banh-bo-nuong/ 🛒✨ Ingredients     •    8 large eggs     •    1 cup coconut milk     •    1 ½ tbsp butter, melted     •    1 ½ tsp vanilla extract     •    2 cups tapioca starch     •    1 ½ cups sugar     •    1 tbsp baking powder     •    3 tbsp fresh pandan juice      •    ½ tsp pandan extract     •    Cooking spray #banhbo #banhbonuong #honeycombcake #vietdessert #pandan #coconut #vietfood
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This isn’t your average cake—Bánh Bò Nướng is a Vietnamese honeycomb cake made with pandan, tapioca starch, and coconut milk. Aka: the chewy, bouncy queen. 💚🐝 Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/banh-bo-nuong/ 🛒✨ Ingredients     •    8 large eggs     •    1 cup coconut milk     •    1 ½ tbsp butter, melted     •    1 ½ tsp vanilla extract     •    2 cups tapioca starch     •    1 ½ cups sugar     •    1 tbsp baking powder     •    3 tbsp fresh pandan juice      •    ½ tsp pandan extract     •    Cooking spray #banhbo #banhbonuong #honeycombcake #vietdessert #pandan #coconut #vietfood
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pov: my attempt at pandan cinnamon rolls… let’s see how it goes 🌿🌀 Dough ¾ cup whole milk 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet) ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk ¼ cup fresh pandan juice 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened Filling ½ cup brown sugar 1 ½ tbsp cinnamon ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened Coconut Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 2-3 tbsp coconut milk #pandan #cinnamon #cinnamonrolls #coconut #coconutglaze #homebakery #asianbaking #banhbox
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pov: my attempt at pandan cinnamon rolls… let’s see how it goes 🌿🌀 Dough ¾ cup whole milk 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet) ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk ¼ cup fresh pandan juice 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened Filling ½ cup brown sugar 1 ½ tbsp cinnamon ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened Coconut Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 2-3 tbsp coconut milk #pandan #cinnamon #cinnamonrolls #coconut #coconutglaze #homebakery #asianbaking #banhbox
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Hoppin’ into Easter like a pro with the help of @reynoldsbrands.  🐇✨ Can’t celebrate Easter without a few egg-cellent treats! I love how Reynolds products help make these treats so much easier, so I can spend the holiday with my fam! #ReynoldsPartner Easter Dessert Treats: 🍫White Chocolate Bark with Easter Candy with Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil 🍪Meringue Cookies with Reynolds Kitchens® Parchment Paper with Stay Flat Dispensing 🥭Mango Sticky Rice with Reynolds Kitchens® Slow Cooker Liners #Reynolds #Easter #WhiteChocolate #Meringue #MeringueCookies #Mango #StickyRice #Slowcooker
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Hoppin’ into Easter like a pro with the help of @reynoldsbrands.  🐇✨ Can’t celebrate Easter without a few egg-cellent treats! I love how Reynolds products help make these treats so much easier, so I can spend the holiday with my fam! #ReynoldsPartner Easter Dessert Treats: 🍫White Chocolate Bark with Easter Candy with Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil 🍪Meringue Cookies with Reynolds Kitchens® Parchment Paper with Stay Flat Dispensing 🥭Mango Sticky Rice with Reynolds Kitchens® Slow Cooker Liners #Reynolds #Easter #WhiteChocolate #Meringue #MeringueCookies #Mango #StickyRice #Slowcooker
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Thai food? That’s a Pad decision… never. 🍜😏 @noithaicuisine_greenlake big thanks for hosting us for @seattlerestaurantweek ! 🦀 Crab Meat Roll 🦞 Lobster Fresh Roll 🥩 Angus Beef Steak with Curry Sauce 🍚 Crab Paste Garlic Fried Rice 🍌 Steamed Banana Sticky Rice 🥭 Mango Panna Cotta 🥘 Appetizer & Salad Tray #SeattleRestaurant #SeattleRestaurantWeek #ThaiFood #ThaiCuisine #Seattle
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Thai food? That’s a Pad decision… never. 🍜😏 @noithaicuisine_greenlake big thanks for hosting us for @seattlerestaurantweek ! 🦀 Crab Meat Roll 🦞 Lobster Fresh Roll 🥩 Angus Beef Steak with Curry Sauce 🍚 Crab Paste Garlic Fried Rice 🍌 Steamed Banana Sticky Rice 🥭 Mango Panna Cotta 🥘 Appetizer & Salad Tray #SeattleRestaurant #SeattleRestaurantWeek #ThaiFood #ThaiCuisine #Seattle
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Iykyk, as long as I’m in bed by 8pm. 😴
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Iykyk, as long as I’m in bed by 8pm. 😴
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hole-y moley, don’t do what I did but low-key the holes came clutch cause each bite had caramel sauce. 🍮😂 Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/banh-flan/ 🛒✨ Ingredients For the Caramel:     •    ½ cup granulated sugar     •    ¼ cup water For the Flan Custard:     •    4 large eggs     •    1 ½ cups whole milk     •    ½ cup sweetened condensed milk     •    ¼ cup granulated sugar     •    1 tsp vanilla extract #banhflan #flan #vietnameseflan #custard #caramel #vietfood #dessert #caramelflan
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hole-y moley, don’t do what I did but low-key the holes came clutch cause each bite had caramel sauce. 🍮😂 Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/banh-flan/ 🛒✨ Ingredients For the Caramel:     •    ½ cup granulated sugar     •    ¼ cup water For the Flan Custard:     •    4 large eggs     •    1 ½ cups whole milk     •    ½ cup sweetened condensed milk     •    ¼ cup granulated sugar     •    1 tsp vanilla extract #banhflan #flan #vietnameseflan #custard #caramel #vietfood #dessert #caramelflan
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Crab your attention, didn’t I? 🦀👀 my fave way to eat blue crabs is using my moms stir-fry recipe. dont get me wrong, she’s bomb, but she’s def labour intensive. 🙂‍↕️ I kinda tweaked the original, but here’s the gist:   Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/blue-crabs/ 🛒✨ Ingredients Ingredients     •    25 blue crabs (cleaned)     •    Seasonings     •    1 tsp salt     •    1 tbsp sugar     •    1 tsp black pepper     •    1 1/2 tsp red pepper     •    1 tsp msg     •    1 tsp five spice     •    1 tsp chicken bouillon     •    2 tbsp oyster sauce     •    Aromatics     •    3-4 green onions     •    1 in knob ginger (sliced)     •    1 jalapeno (sliced)     •    1-2 tbsp neutral oil #cua #bluecrab #crabs #bluecrabs #stirfry #asianrecipes
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Crab your attention, didn’t I? 🦀👀 my fave way to eat blue crabs is using my moms stir-fry recipe. dont get me wrong, she’s bomb, but she’s def labour intensive. 🙂‍↕️ I kinda tweaked the original, but here’s the gist:   Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/blue-crabs/ 🛒✨ Ingredients Ingredients     •    25 blue crabs (cleaned)     •    Seasonings     •    1 tsp salt     •    1 tbsp sugar     •    1 tsp black pepper     •    1 1/2 tsp red pepper     •    1 tsp msg     •    1 tsp five spice     •    1 tsp chicken bouillon     •    2 tbsp oyster sauce     •    Aromatics     •    3-4 green onions     •    1 in knob ginger (sliced)     •    1 jalapeno (sliced)     •    1-2 tbsp neutral oil #cua #bluecrab #crabs #bluecrabs #stirfry #asianrecipes
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Coconut & matcha? That’s a foam-ula for success. 🥥🍵 iykyk this is the ONLY way I enjoy matcha these days. 😌 Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/coconut-matcha-foam/ 🛒✨ Ingredients For the Drink:     •    1 cup fresh coconut water      •    Ice cubes For the Matcha Foam:     •    3 tbsp heavy cream      •    1/2 tsp matcha powder     •    1.5 tsp sweetened condensed milk      •    A pinch of salt #coconut #matcha #foam #coconutmatcha #matchadrink
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Coconut & matcha? That’s a foam-ula for success. 🥥🍵 iykyk this is the ONLY way I enjoy matcha these days. 😌 Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/coconut-matcha-foam/ 🛒✨ Ingredients For the Drink:     •    1 cup fresh coconut water      •    Ice cubes For the Matcha Foam:     •    3 tbsp heavy cream      •    1/2 tsp matcha powder     •    1.5 tsp sweetened condensed milk      •    A pinch of salt #coconut #matcha #foam #coconutmatcha #matchadrink
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If loving Cơm Gà is wrong, I don’t wanna be rice. 🐔🍚 #ad If you’ve ever had Vietnamese cơm gà, you know how comforting this dish is—turmeric-infused rice, tender poached chicken, and a bold ginger fish sauce that brings everything together. For the rice, we’re using @sunlee.usa newest and freshest crop of jasmine rice which is perfect for this recipe! 🌾 Full recipe: https://jenhdao.com/com-ga/ Ingredients: For the Chicken & Broth:     •    2 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs     •    3 cups water     •    1-inch piece ginger     •    2 stalks green onion     •    ½ tsp salt     •    ¼ tsp turmeric powder (optional) For the Rice:     •    1 cup jasmine rice     •    1 cup chicken broth      •    ½ tsp turmeric powder      •    1 clove garlic     •    1 tbsp chicken fat  For the Ginger Fish Sauce:     •    2 tbsp fish sauce     •    1 tbsp sugar     •    1 tbsp lime juice     •    1 tbsp warm water     •    1-inch piece ginger     •    1 clove garlic     •    1-2 red thai chilies #comga #chickenrice #chicken #rice #jasminerice #vietfood #asianrecipes
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If loving Cơm Gà is wrong, I don’t wanna be rice. 🐔🍚 #ad If you’ve ever had Vietnamese cơm gà, you know how comforting this dish is—turmeric-infused rice, tender poached chicken, and a bold ginger fish sauce that brings everything together. For the rice, we’re using @sunlee.usa newest and freshest crop of jasmine rice which is perfect for this recipe! 🌾 Full recipe: https://jenhdao.com/com-ga/ Ingredients: For the Chicken & Broth:     •    2 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs     •    3 cups water     •    1-inch piece ginger     •    2 stalks green onion     •    ½ tsp salt     •    ¼ tsp turmeric powder (optional) For the Rice:     •    1 cup jasmine rice     •    1 cup chicken broth      •    ½ tsp turmeric powder      •    1 clove garlic     •    1 tbsp chicken fat  For the Ginger Fish Sauce:     •    2 tbsp fish sauce     •    1 tbsp sugar     •    1 tbsp lime juice     •    1 tbsp warm water     •    1-inch piece ginger     •    1 clove garlic     •    1-2 red thai chilies #comga #chickenrice #chicken #rice #jasminerice #vietfood #asianrecipes
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The season finale is swirling in with some serious dragonfruit magic. 🐉🍰✨ iykyk I’ve been on a journey with these dragonfruit and now we’ve finally made it to the end - dragonfruit swirl cheesecake bars. Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/dragonfruit-swirl-cheesecake/ 🛒✨ Ingredients For the Graham Cracker Crust:     •    1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 crackers)     •    2 tbsp granulated sugar     •    4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted For the Cheesecake Filling:     •    1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened     •    ½ cup granulated sugar     •    1 tsp vanilla extract     •    1 large egg     •    ¼ cup heavy cream For the Dragonfruit Swirl:     •    ¼ cup dragonfruit puree      •    1 tbsp sugar #dragonfruit #cheesecake #cheesecakes #creamcheese #swirl #pinkdessert
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The season finale is swirling in with some serious dragonfruit magic. 🐉🍰✨ iykyk I’ve been on a journey with these dragonfruit and now we’ve finally made it to the end - dragonfruit swirl cheesecake bars. Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/dragonfruit-swirl-cheesecake/ 🛒✨ Ingredients For the Graham Cracker Crust:     •    1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 crackers)     •    2 tbsp granulated sugar     •    4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted For the Cheesecake Filling:     •    1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened     •    ½ cup granulated sugar     •    1 tsp vanilla extract     •    1 large egg     •    ¼ cup heavy cream For the Dragonfruit Swirl:     •    ¼ cup dragonfruit puree      •    1 tbsp sugar #dragonfruit #cheesecake #cheesecakes #creamcheese #swirl #pinkdessert
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Crispy, chewy, and totally rice for me. 🍚🔥 Bánh Bột Chiên—crispy, golden-brown rice cakes tossed with eggs, green onions, and served with a tangy dipping sauce and đồ chua (pickled carrots and daikon). Originally inspired by Chinese Chai Tow Kway (radish cake), this dish has become a favorite street snack across Vietnam—especially in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). 🇻🇳 Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/banh-bot-chien/ 🛒✨ Ingredients For the Bánh Bột Chiên:     •    1/3 of a pack of premade taro or radish rice cakes     •    2 tbsp oyster sauce      •    1 tbsp vegetable oil     •    2 large eggs     •    2 stalks green onions  For the Dipping Sauce:     •    3 tbsp soy sauce     •    1 tbsp red vinegar     •    1 tsp sugar     •    ½ tsp chili oil  #banhbotchien #ricecake #ricecakes #fried #streetfood #vietfood #eggs
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Crispy, chewy, and totally rice for me. 🍚🔥 Bánh Bột Chiên—crispy, golden-brown rice cakes tossed with eggs, green onions, and served with a tangy dipping sauce and đồ chua (pickled carrots and daikon). Originally inspired by Chinese Chai Tow Kway (radish cake), this dish has become a favorite street snack across Vietnam—especially in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). 🇻🇳 Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/banh-bot-chien/ 🛒✨ Ingredients For the Bánh Bột Chiên:     •    1/3 of a pack of premade taro or radish rice cakes     •    2 tbsp oyster sauce      •    1 tbsp vegetable oil     •    2 large eggs     •    2 stalks green onions  For the Dipping Sauce:     •    3 tbsp soy sauce     •    1 tbsp red vinegar     •    1 tsp sugar     •    ½ tsp chili oil  #banhbotchien #ricecake #ricecakes #fried #streetfood #vietfood #eggs
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