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Easy Bánh Bò Hấp (Vietnamese Steamed Rice Cakes) Using Premix

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 Sương Sá (Vietnamese Pandan & Coconut Jelly)

If you’ve ever grown up in a Vietnamese household, chances are you’ve seen these jiggly little jelly desserts cooling on the counter in floral molds …

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How to make Bánh Bò Hấp from Scratch – Vietnamese Steamed Rice Cakes Recipe

There’s nothing quite like the nostalgic bounce of a warm, sweet Bánh Bò Hấp. These Vietnamese steamed rice cakes are a childhood favorite for many, …

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How to make Strawberry Craquelin Cream Puffs

If you’re looking for a dessert that tastes as good as it looks (and sounds kind of fancy but is totally doable at home), you …

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How to make Bánh Bò Hấp in Mini Flower Molds

If you grew up around a Vietnamese kitchen, you’ve probably had bánh bò hấp at least once — or a dozen times. These soft, chewy, …

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How to make Ombre Pandan Butter Cake

If you made it to my first @banhboxbakery pop-up in Seattle, you already know — this Ombré Pandan Butter Cake was one of the MVPs. …

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How to make Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

You know that one recipe that just feels like a hug in food form? Yeah… these Strawberry Cinnamon Buns are exactly that. 💕 They’re soft, …

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How to make Pandan Linzer Cookies with Fresh Strawberry Jam

Hey friends! Today, I’m finally sharing the recipe for one of my personal faves — Pandan Linzer Cookies with Fresh Strawberry Jam. 🍪✨ These little …

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How to make Pandan Coconut Creme Brûlée

Hey besties! 👋 Soooo quick storytime: at my first-ever @banhboxbakery pop-up, this Pandan Coconut Crème Brûlée was THAT GIRL. Like, no joke — it was …

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How to Make Candied Mandarins

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How to make Ombré Pandan Cheesecake Cups with Strawberry Jam

Hey guyssss! If you’re all about them cute desserts that taste just as good as they look, you’re totally gonna obsess over these Ombré Pandan …

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My name is Jen Dao & I’m a foodie currently based in Orange County, CA!

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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you know how I feel about desserts, so ya girl had to stop by @85cbakerycafe to try their latest pastry lineup. 🥐

🍊 Orange Cream Bun: flaky danish meets creamy vanilla filling, glazed in citrus, and topped with a candied orange slice.
🍓 Strawberry Danish: custard-filled, cream-topped, and layered with fresh strawberries. basically: your new dessert crush.

#85bakery #creambun #orange #strawberry #danish #croissant #asiandesserts
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you know how I feel about desserts, so ya girl had to stop by @85cbakerycafe to try their latest pastry lineup. 🥐 🍊 Orange Cream Bun: flaky danish meets creamy vanilla filling, glazed in citrus, and topped with a candied orange slice. 🍓 Strawberry Danish: custard-filled, cream-topped, and layered with fresh strawberries. basically: your new dessert crush. #85bakery #creambun #orange #strawberry #danish #croissant #asiandesserts
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One of the things I missed most after moving? Vietnamese nhậu — aka drinking food. 🤤🍻 s/o to @lovetram for putting me on to @bien_hen_restaurant, it did not disappoint! 

We got: 
🐚 scallops + razor clams in mỡ hành 
🦑 grilled whole squid 
🐟 cá nướng spring rolls 

📍114092 Magnolia St, Westminster, CA 92683

#vietfoodie #vietfood #nhaufood #seafoodlover #westminster #vietnamesefood #ocfood #ocfoodie #canuong #friedcatfish #springrolls #nhau
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One of the things I missed most after moving? Vietnamese nhậu — aka drinking food. 🤤🍻 s/o to @lovetram for putting me on to @bien_hen_restaurant, it did not disappoint! We got: 🐚 scallops + razor clams in mỡ hành 🦑 grilled whole squid 🐟 cá nướng spring rolls 📍114092 Magnolia St, Westminster, CA 92683 #vietfoodie #vietfood #nhaufood #seafoodlover #westminster #vietnamesefood #ocfood #ocfoodie #canuong #friedcatfish #springrolls #nhau
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my Spanish? questionable. my pandan tres leches? certified. 😂🌿🍰

🌟 full recipe tutorial: jenhdao.com/pandan-tres-leches-cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:
    •    1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
    •    1½ tsp baking powder
    •    ¼ tsp salt
    •    5 large eggs, separated
    •    ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
    •    ¼ cup (60ml) fresh pandan juice 
    •    2 tbsp whole milk
    •    1 tsp pandan extract
    •    1 tsp vanilla extract
    •    1 tsp lemon juice

For the Pandan Tres Leches Soak:
    •    1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk
    •    1 (12oz) can evaporated milk
    •    ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk or coconut milk
    •    2 tbsp fresh pandan juice
    •    1 tsp pandan extract

For the Whipped Topping:
    •    2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream
    •    2–4 tbsp powdered sugar 
    •    1 tsp vanilla extract

#pandan #tresleches #tresleche #milkcake #asianbakes #asianinspired #coconut #milk #condensedmilk
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my Spanish? questionable. my pandan tres leches? certified. 😂🌿🍰 🌟 full recipe tutorial: jenhdao.com/pandan-tres-leches-cake Ingredients For the Cake:     •    1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour     •    1½ tsp baking powder     •    ¼ tsp salt     •    5 large eggs, separated     •    ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar     •    ¼ cup (60ml) fresh pandan juice     •    2 tbsp whole milk     •    1 tsp pandan extract     •    1 tsp vanilla extract     •    1 tsp lemon juice For the Pandan Tres Leches Soak:     •    1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk     •    1 (12oz) can evaporated milk     •    ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk or coconut milk     •    2 tbsp fresh pandan juice     •    1 tsp pandan extract For the Whipped Topping:     •    2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream     •    2–4 tbsp powdered sugar     •    1 tsp vanilla extract #pandan #tresleches #tresleche #milkcake #asianbakes #asianinspired #coconut #milk #condensedmilk
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they understood the assignment. 😋🍽️ what my friends brought to the potluck… besides their whole personality. ✨

#potluck #dinnerparty #partyideas #potluckparty #potluckidea
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they understood the assignment. 😋🍽️ what my friends brought to the potluck… besides their whole personality. ✨ #potluck #dinnerparty #partyideas #potluckparty #potluckidea
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there’s potlucks… and then there’s asian potlucks. 🍽️🙂‍↔️ ask any asian kid — if bánh bò hấp’s at the party, it’s legit. 

#potluck #asianpotluck #banhbo #banhbohap #vietfood #asiandessert #asianfood
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there’s potlucks… and then there’s asian potlucks. 🍽️🙂‍↔️ ask any asian kid — if bánh bò hấp’s at the party, it’s legit. #potluck #asianpotluck #banhbo #banhbohap #vietfood #asiandessert #asianfood
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bánh bò, but cuter. This is bánh bò in her muffin era — soft, chewy, and thriving. 🐮🌿🥥

Full recipe & video: jenhdao.com/banh-bo-muffins/

Ingredients

¾ cup tapioca starch
¼ cup rice flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
½ cup full-fat coconut milk
¼ cup warm water 
1¼ tsp instant yeast
1 tbsp fresh pandan juice
½ tsp pandan extract
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg 
⅛ tsp salt
Neutral oil

#banhbo #banhbonuong #banhbohap #muffin #muffins #vietfood #asiandessert #ricecake #ricecakes
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bánh bò, but cuter. This is bánh bò in her muffin era — soft, chewy, and thriving. 🐮🌿🥥 Full recipe & video: jenhdao.com/banh-bo-muffins/ Ingredients ¾ cup tapioca starch ¼ cup rice flour ⅓ cup granulated sugar ½ cup full-fat coconut milk ¼ cup warm water 1¼ tsp instant yeast 1 tbsp fresh pandan juice ½ tsp pandan extract ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 large egg ⅛ tsp salt Neutral oil #banhbo #banhbonuong #banhbohap #muffin #muffins #vietfood #asiandessert #ricecake #ricecakes
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dang… kids parties these days have really upgraded. 🧋👀 boba catering?? @drinktastea
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dang… kids parties these days have really upgraded. 🧋👀 boba catering?? @drinktastea
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sương sá is what dessert looked like at every Vietnamese family gathering: layered jelly made from agar agar, coconut milk, and pandan. 🌸🌿🥥 Sweet, jiggly, nostalgic.

Full recipe & video: jenhdao.com/suong-sa

Ingredients

Base Jelly:
	•	1 pack (10g) agar agar powder
	•	4 cups (960ml) water
	•	¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

Pandan Layer:
	•	½ batch of base jelly
	•	½ cup (120ml) fresh pandan juice 
	•	¼ tsp pandan extract 
	•	½ tsp vanilla extract

Coconut Layer:
	•	½ batch of base jelly
	•	1 cup (240ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
	•	Pinch of salt
	•	½ tsp vanilla extract

#suongsa #thachraucau #agaragar #pandan #vietfood #vietdessert #jelly #coconut #asiandessert
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sương sá is what dessert looked like at every Vietnamese family gathering: layered jelly made from agar agar, coconut milk, and pandan. 🌸🌿🥥 Sweet, jiggly, nostalgic. Full recipe & video: jenhdao.com/suong-sa Ingredients Base Jelly: • 1 pack (10g) agar agar powder • 4 cups (960ml) water • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar Pandan Layer: • ½ batch of base jelly • ½ cup (120ml) fresh pandan juice • ¼ tsp pandan extract • ½ tsp vanilla extract Coconut Layer: • ½ batch of base jelly • 1 cup (240ml) full-fat canned coconut milk • Pinch of salt • ½ tsp vanilla extract #suongsa #thachraucau #agaragar #pandan #vietfood #vietdessert #jelly #coconut #asiandessert
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reunited and it tasted so good 😮‍💨🍣🍝
girls date with @stellanspice at one of my fave Japanese-Italian restaurant @iniristorante @kei.concepts

📍16129 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA

#ocfood #japanese #italian #ocfoodie #fountainvalley #asianfusion #keiconcepts
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reunited and it tasted so good 😮‍💨🍣🍝 girls date with @stellanspice at one of my fave Japanese-Italian restaurant @iniristorante @kei.concepts 📍16129 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA #ocfood #japanese #italian #ocfoodie #fountainvalley #asianfusion #keiconcepts
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every Viet kid grew up on this. 🟢🇻🇳 bánh bò hấp is a steamed cake made with tapioca flour, coconut milk, and pandan. soft, chewy, and nostalgic. 

Full recipe: jenhdao.com/banh-bo-hap

Ingredients

For the Batter:
* 1¾ cups (220g) rice flour
* ¾ cup (90g) tapioca starch
* 1¼ cups (300ml) warm water (~100°F)
* ¾ cup (180ml) full-fat coconut milk 
* ¾ cup + 1 tbsp (160g) granulated sugar
* 2 tsp instant dry yeast
* ½ tsp double-acting baking powder
* Neutral oil, for greasing molds

For Flavor & Color:
* 2 tbsp pandan juice 
* ½ tsp pandan extract

#banhbo #banhbohap #ricecakes #steamed #vietfood #vietdessert #pandan #coconut #ricecake #spongecake
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every Viet kid grew up on this. 🟢🇻🇳 bánh bò hấp is a steamed cake made with tapioca flour, coconut milk, and pandan. soft, chewy, and nostalgic. Full recipe: jenhdao.com/banh-bo-hap Ingredients For the Batter: * 1¾ cups (220g) rice flour * ¾ cup (90g) tapioca starch * 1¼ cups (300ml) warm water (~100°F) * ¾ cup (180ml) full-fat coconut milk * ¾ cup + 1 tbsp (160g) granulated sugar * 2 tsp instant dry yeast * ½ tsp double-acting baking powder * Neutral oil, for greasing molds For Flavor & Color: * 2 tbsp pandan juice * ½ tsp pandan extract #banhbo #banhbohap #ricecakes #steamed #vietfood #vietdessert #pandan #coconut #ricecake #spongecake
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the best kind of friend? the one who feeds you. 👩🏼‍🍳💕 @linna.eats @seattlefoodieadventure
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the best kind of friend? the one who feeds you. 👩🏼‍🍳💕 @linna.eats @seattlefoodieadventure
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cream puffs but make the top a lil crunchy and strawberry-coded. 🍓

Full recipe: jenhdao.com/strawberry-craquelin-cream-puffs

Ingredients

Strawberry Craquelin (Cookie Top):
    •    4 tbsp unsalted butter (½ stick), softened
    •    ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
    •    ½ cup all-purpose flour
    •    ½ tsp strawberry extract

Choux Pastry:
    •    ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick)
    •    ½ cup water
    •    ⅛ tsp salt
    •    1 tsp sugar
    •    ½ cup all-purpose flour
    •    2 large eggs

Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling:
    •    4 oz cream cheese (½ block), softened
    •    2 tbsp powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
    •    ½ tsp strawberry extract
    •    ¼ cup cold heavy cream

#creampuff #creampuffs #strawberry #craquelin #chouxpastry #creamcheese #strawberrydessert
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cream puffs but make the top a lil crunchy and strawberry-coded. 🍓 Full recipe: jenhdao.com/strawberry-craquelin-cream-puffs Ingredients Strawberry Craquelin (Cookie Top):     •    4 tbsp unsalted butter (½ stick), softened     •    ¼ cup packed light brown sugar     •    ½ cup all-purpose flour     •    ½ tsp strawberry extract Choux Pastry:     •    ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick)     •    ½ cup water     •    ⅛ tsp salt     •    1 tsp sugar     •    ½ cup all-purpose flour     •    2 large eggs Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling:     •    4 oz cream cheese (½ block), softened     •    2 tbsp powdered sugar (adjust to taste)     •    ½ tsp strawberry extract     •    ¼ cup cold heavy cream #creampuff #creampuffs #strawberry #craquelin #chouxpastry #creamcheese #strawberrydessert
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