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How to Make Canh Chua Cá (Vietnamese Sour Fish Soup)

How to Make Canh Chua Cá (Vietnamese Sour Fish Soup)

The Ta-Daa! Cookbook saga continues ~ ! Part 3 of creating recipes from my cookbook! Today we’re making a Vietnamese classic Canh Chua Cá! If …

My Easy Take on Cá Kho (Vietnamese Caramelized Catfish)

On to the topic at hand…Cá Kho! If you don’t know what it is, it’s basically braised fish (usually catfish) in a savory caramel sauce! …

Ta-daa! Cookbook Launch & Pandan Banana Bread

It’s been such a surreal journey! If you didn’t know I’ve recently released my FIRST COOKBOOK! Yesssss, your girl did it! I announced it last …

Korean Chili Noodles with @KPOPFoods & #StopAsianHate

Anyone that follows me on socials know exactly how I feel about the #StopAsianHate topic. I’m sure you’ve seen and most definitely heard, about the …

Ta-daa! We’ve made it to the big leagues.

Sike, it’s just my first post. Welcome to the official @Jenhdao food blog! Yeah-yuhhh!

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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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my verdict of @elliottsoysterhouse? it’s shucking good. 🦪🙃 Thanks for having us!

did you know that there’s over 480+ species of oysters in WA state alone?! we’re obsessed with their fresh selection of shellfish. usually Kumamoto are our go tos but now, indigos are my new fave. crab cakes are highly recommended as well! 🦀

Elliot’s Oyster House
📍1201 Alaskan Wy Ste 100
Seattle, WA 98101

#oyster #oysters #kumamoto #indigooyster #shellfish #crabcakes #seattle

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my verdict of @elliottsoysterhouse? it’s shucking good. 🦪🙃 Thanks for having us! did you know that there’s over 480+ species of oysters in WA state alone?! we’re obsessed with their fresh selection of shellfish. usually Kumamoto are our go tos but now, indigos are my new fave. crab cakes are highly recommended as well! 🦀 Elliot’s Oyster House 📍1201 Alaskan Wy Ste 100 Seattle, WA 98101 #oyster #oysters #kumamoto #indigooyster #shellfish #crabcakes #seattle

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this rice got me in a sticky situation…🐉💗🍚 the dragon fruit series continues with this Dragonfruit sticky rice, a fun & tropical spin on the classic mango version. it’s naturally vibrant, slightly floral, and pairs beautifully with coconut. 🥥

Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/dragonfruit-sticky-rice/

🛒✨ Ingredients

For the Sticky Rice:
    •    1 cup glutinous rice
    •    1/2 cup fresh dragonfruit puree
    •    1/2 cup coconut milk
    •    3 tbsp sugar
    •    1/4 tsp salt
    •    1 pandan leaf (optional)

For the Toppings:
    •    1/2 fresh dragonfruit
    •    2 tbsp sesame seeds
    •    1/4 cup coconut cream (optional)

#StickyRice #glutinousrice #dragonfruit #sweetrice #coconut

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this rice got me in a sticky situation…🐉💗🍚 the dragon fruit series continues with this Dragonfruit sticky rice, a fun & tropical spin on the classic mango version. it’s naturally vibrant, slightly floral, and pairs beautifully with coconut. 🥥 Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/dragonfruit-sticky-rice/ 🛒✨ Ingredients For the Sticky Rice: • 1 cup glutinous rice • 1/2 cup fresh dragonfruit puree • 1/2 cup coconut milk • 3 tbsp sugar • 1/4 tsp salt • 1 pandan leaf (optional) For the Toppings: • 1/2 fresh dragonfruit • 2 tbsp sesame seeds • 1/4 cup coconut cream (optional) #StickyRice #glutinousrice #dragonfruit #sweetrice #coconut

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Iykyk, when Asian parents find out you like something…🍌

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Iykyk, when Asian parents find out you like something…🍌

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Don’t chicken out cause this is soup-erior comfort food right here. 🐔🍜✨ #ad With this cold season upon us, nothing is more comforting than a bowl of miến gà (aka Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup). Thanks to @99ranchmarket Signature brand dedicated to bringing authentic flavors and exceptional quality, I got all the ingredients I need to make this delicious soup. Full recipe: https://jenhdao.com/mien-ga/ Ingredients (For 4 Servings): • 4 chicken thighs • 11 c water • 1 shallot • 5-6 ginger slices • 3 green onions (cut white and green parts – slice green part) • 2 1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon • 1 tsp sugar • 3/4 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp black pepper • 1 tbsp fish sauce (to taste) • 1/4 tsp turmeric • 1 pack bean thread noodles (2-3 bundles) Garnishes • Cilantro (chopped) • Fried shallots #mienga #chickennoodle #soup #noodlesoup #beanthread #99Ranch

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Soft, sweet, and slightly unhinged—just like my personality. 💖🍰 the dragonfruit saga continues with this dragonfruit Twinkie aka sponge cakes!

Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/dragonfruit-twinkies/

🛒✨ Ingredients

For the Cake:
    •    4 large eggs (separated)
    •    ½ cup granulated sugar
    •    ¼ cup dragonfruit puree (fresh, blended)
    •    ¼ cup vegetable oil
    •    1 tsp vanilla extract
    •    ¾ cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
    •    ½ tsp baking powder
    •    ¼ tsp salt
    •    ¼ tsp lemon juice (for stabilizing egg whites)

For the Whipped Marshmallow Cream Filling:
    •    1 cup heavy whipping cream
    •    ½ cup marshmallows cream
    •    ¼ cup powdered sugar
    •    ½ tsp vanilla extract

#twinkie #twinkies #dragonfruit #pinkcake #spongecake #spongecakes

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Soft, sweet, and slightly unhinged—just like my personality. 💖🍰 the dragonfruit saga continues with this dragonfruit Twinkie aka sponge cakes! Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/dragonfruit-twinkies/ 🛒✨ Ingredients For the Cake: • 4 large eggs (separated) • ½ cup granulated sugar • ¼ cup dragonfruit puree (fresh, blended) • ¼ cup vegetable oil • 1 tsp vanilla extract • ¾ cup all-purpose flour (sifted) • ½ tsp baking powder • ¼ tsp salt • ¼ tsp lemon juice (for stabilizing egg whites) For the Whipped Marshmallow Cream Filling: • 1 cup heavy whipping cream • ½ cup marshmallows cream • ¼ cup powdered sugar • ½ tsp vanilla extract #twinkie #twinkies #dragonfruit #pinkcake #spongecake #spongecakes

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Finally, a bed that understands my ruff days. 🛏️🐾 s/o to @weareplufl for sending us their iconic human dog bed! fun fact: they were featured on @sharktankabc 🦈💼 #plufl #dogbed #bed

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Finally, a bed that understands my ruff days. 🛏️🐾 s/o to @weareplufl for sending us their iconic human dog bed! fun fact: they were featured on @sharktankabc 🦈💼 #plufl #dogbed #bed

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This cake got more layers than my emotional baggage. 😭🩵🦋 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 with pandan for that signature green color and mung bean for the yellow layers. But today, we’re switching things up and using butterfly pea flowers for that blue hue. 🌀

Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/butterfly-pea-flower-banh-da-lon/

🛒✨ Ingredients

For the Blue Layer:
    •    1 cup tapioca starch
    •    ¼ cup rice flour
    •    ½ cup sugar
    •    1 ½ cup butterfly pea flower tea
    •    ½ cup coconut milk
    •    1 tsp vanilla extract

For the White Layer:
    •    1 cup tapioca starch
    •    ¼ cup rice flour
    •    ½ cup sugar
    •    1 ½ cup coconut milk
    •    1 tsp vanilla extract

Other:
    •    1 tbsp neutral oil (to grease the mold)

#banhdalon #butterflypeaflower #blue #bluefood #vietfood #steamedcake #asiandessert

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This cake got more layers than my emotional baggage. 😭🩵🦋 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 with pandan for that signature green color and mung bean for the yellow layers. But today, we’re switching things up and using butterfly pea flowers for that blue hue. 🌀 Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/butterfly-pea-flower-banh-da-lon/ 🛒✨ Ingredients For the Blue Layer: • 1 cup tapioca starch • ¼ cup rice flour • ½ cup sugar • 1 ½ cup butterfly pea flower tea • ½ cup coconut milk • 1 tsp vanilla extract For the White Layer: • 1 cup tapioca starch • ¼ cup rice flour • ½ cup sugar • 1 ½ cup coconut milk • 1 tsp vanilla extract Other: • 1 tbsp neutral oil (to grease the mold) #banhdalon #butterflypeaflower #blue #bluefood #vietfood #steamedcake #asiandessert

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I’m blue, da-da-di-da-da-doo 💙🫐🍰 fun fact: my fave color is baby blue so yk, I had to do a blueberry roll cake with butterfly pea flower. 🦋✨ Full Recipe: jenhdao.com/blueberry-roll-cake/ 🛒✨ Ingredients For the Cake: • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 5 large eggs • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided) • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • ¼ cup milk • 1 tbsp/2 bags butterfly pea flower tea • 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp lemon juice • 2 tbsp blueberry puree • Optional: blue food color For the Whipped Cream Filling: • 1 cup heavy whipping cream • ¼ cup powdered sugar • ½ tsp vanilla extract #blueberry #swissroll #cake #rollcake #butterflypea #butterflypeaflower #blueberrycake

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twinkie, twinkie little star…🌟🍰 one of my fiancé fave snacks is a twinkie, so here’s my take on the iconic cake. I guess you could say I low-key made his dreams come true. HAH. 🤪

Full Recipe: https://jenhdao.com/homemade-twinkies/

🛒✨ Ingredients

For the Sponge Cake:
    •    4 large eggs (room temperature)
    •    1 cup granulated sugar
    •    1/4 cup whole milk
    •    1/4 cup vegetable oil
    •    1 tsp vanilla extract
    •    1 cup all-purpose flour
    •    1 tsp baking powder
    •    1/4 tsp salt

For the Cream Filling:
    •    1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
    •    1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
    •    1/2 cup powdered sugar
    •    1 tsp vanilla extract
    •    2 tbsp heavy cream

#twinkie #twinkies #spongecake #cakes #cream #vanilla #baking

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twinkie, twinkie little star…🌟🍰 one of my fiancé fave snacks is a twinkie, so here’s my take on the iconic cake. I guess you could say I low-key made his dreams come true. HAH. 🤪 Full Recipe: https://jenhdao.com/homemade-twinkies/ 🛒✨ Ingredients For the Sponge Cake: • 4 large eggs (room temperature) • 1 cup granulated sugar • 1/4 cup whole milk • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 1/4 tsp salt For the Cream Filling: • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) • 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff • 1/2 cup powdered sugar • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2 tbsp heavy cream #twinkie #twinkies #spongecake #cakes #cream #vanilla #baking

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Why be salty when you can be jelly? 🐉🍮 Sương sa aka Vietnamese jelly was one of my faves growing up. It’s a jelly made from agar-agar (aka seaweed) so it’s completely vegan! Here’s my take on a dragonfruit & coconut version.

Full Recipe: https://jenhdao.com/dragonfruit-coconut-jelly/

🛒✨ Ingredients

For the Dragonfruit Layer:
    •    2 ½ tsp agar agar powder
    •    2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
    •    2 cups water
    •    ½ cup dragonfruit purée (fresh or frozen, blended smooth)
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For the Coconut Layer:
    •    2 ½ tsp agar agar powder
    •    2 tbsp sugar
    •    1 ½ cups coconut milk
    •    ½ cup water
    •    ½ tsp vanilla extract
    •    A pinch of salt

#jelly #agaragar #dragonfruit #coconut #vegan #coconutjelly #asiandessert

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Why be salty when you can be jelly? 🐉🍮 Sương sa aka Vietnamese jelly was one of my faves growing up. It’s a jelly made from agar-agar (aka seaweed) so it’s completely vegan! Here’s my take on a dragonfruit & coconut version. Full Recipe: https://jenhdao.com/dragonfruit-coconut-jelly/ 🛒✨ Ingredients For the Dragonfruit Layer: • 2 ½ tsp agar agar powder • 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste) • 2 cups water • ½ cup dragonfruit purée (fresh or frozen, blended smooth) • For the Coconut Layer: • 2 ½ tsp agar agar powder • 2 tbsp sugar • 1 ½ cups coconut milk • ½ cup water • ½ tsp vanilla extract • A pinch of salt #jelly #agaragar #dragonfruit #coconut #vegan #coconutjelly #asiandessert

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Shuck it, let’s eat! 🦪🔥 made this Dynamite Baked Mussel dish for a friends potluck party last weekend. Was it popular? Shell yeah. 😂

Full Recipe: https://jenhdao.com/baked-mussels/

🛒✨ Ingredients:

For the Mussels:
    •    1 dozen green mussels, cleaned and cut in half (on the half shell)

For the Spicy Dynamite Sauce:
    •    ½ cup Japanese mayo (Kewpie)
    •    2 tsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
    •    2 tsp rice vinegar
    •    1 tsp sugar
    •    ½ tsp light soy sauce
    •    1 tbsp lemon juice
    •    2 tbsp masago (fish roe)

For Topping:
    •    1½ cups panko bread crumbs
    •    1-2 stalks green onions, sliced thinly
    •    Extra masago

#baked #mussels #bakedmussels #dynamitemussels #mussel #shellfish

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Shuck it, let’s eat! 🦪🔥 made this Dynamite Baked Mussel dish for a friends potluck party last weekend. Was it popular? Shell yeah. 😂 Full Recipe: https://jenhdao.com/baked-mussels/ 🛒✨ Ingredients: For the Mussels: • 1 dozen green mussels, cleaned and cut in half (on the half shell) For the Spicy Dynamite Sauce: • ½ cup Japanese mayo (Kewpie) • 2 tsp Sriracha (adjust to taste) • 2 tsp rice vinegar • 1 tsp sugar • ½ tsp light soy sauce • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 2 tbsp masago (fish roe) For Topping: • 1½ cups panko bread crumbs • 1-2 stalks green onions, sliced thinly • Extra masago #baked #mussels #bakedmussels #dynamitemussels #mussel #shellfish

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That’s just how I roll… with dragonfruit cake. 🐉🍰 my mil gave me a box of pink dragon fruit so be ready for a slew of pink desserts. yk I’m in my roll cake era, so I had to do a dragonfruit roll cake. 💕

Full Recipe: https://jenhdao.com/dragonfruit-cake-roll/

🛒✨ Ingredients:

For the Dragonfruit Sponge Cake:
    •    1/4 cup fresh dragonfruit purée (from red dragonfruit)
    •    1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
    •    5 large eggs (separated)
    •    1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
    •    1/4 cup vegetable oil
    •    1/4 cup whole milk
    •    1/2 tsp baking powder
    •    1/4 tsp salt
    •    1/2 tsp lemon juice

For the Whipped Cream Filling:
    •    1 cup heavy whipping cream
    •    2 tbsp powdered sugar
    •    1/2 tsp vanilla extract

#dragonfruit #rollcake #swissroll #cakes #asiancake #baking #desserts

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That’s just how I roll… with dragonfruit cake. 🐉🍰 my mil gave me a box of pink dragon fruit so be ready for a slew of pink desserts. yk I’m in my roll cake era, so I had to do a dragonfruit roll cake. 💕 Full Recipe: https://jenhdao.com/dragonfruit-cake-roll/ 🛒✨ Ingredients: For the Dragonfruit Sponge Cake: • 1/4 cup fresh dragonfruit purée (from red dragonfruit) • 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted) • 5 large eggs (separated) • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided) • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 1/4 cup whole milk • 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp lemon juice For the Whipped Cream Filling: • 1 cup heavy whipping cream • 2 tbsp powdered sugar • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract #dragonfruit #rollcake #swissroll #cakes #asiancake #baking #desserts

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