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Xôi Gấc Recipe (Vietnamese Red Sticky Rice)

How to make Bánh Bột Lọc Trần (Vietnamese Shrimp Dumplings)

How to make Cánh Gà Nước Mắm (Fish Sauce Chicken Wings)

How to make an Easy Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Baguettes)

How to make Vietnamese Coffee Tres Leches Cake (Cà Phê Sữa Đá)

How to make Pandan Egg Coffee

How to Make Chè Bà Ba (Vietnamese Sweet Dessert Soup)

Korean Dalgona Candy (Netflix Squid Game)

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Airfryer Salt and Pepper Wings

Don’t CHICKEN out, it’s made in the airfryer! Growing up, one of my favorite dishes to get at my local Chinese Buffet was Salt & …

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Easy Vietnamese Street Food: Airfryer Tôm Nướng (“Grilled” Shrimp)

Back in July I went to a Vietnamese Night Market and ate some incredible street food. Here is the link to my Night Market Adventure …

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AYCE Shabu-Shabu @ Mo-Mo Paradise in Torrence, CA!

I think my love and obsession for hotpot is incomparable to other dishes. Even in the heatwave during the summers, I am always down for …

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Quick Ốc Gừng Sả (a.ka. Vietnamese Escargot with Ginger & Lemongrass)

I feel like escargot gets a bad wrap because it also translates to “snails” in cooking. I personally don’t cook it too often but John …

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The Largest Apple Fritters in the World @ Randy’s Donuts

Fall is in the air and is almost here in SoCal and that only means one thing: FALL FLAVORS AND SPICES! Since opening in 1952 …

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Super Easy INSTANTPOT Chè Đậu Trắng (a.k.a. Black-Eyed Pea Rice Pudding)

Chè Đậu Trắng otherwise known as Black-Eyed Pea Rice Pudding, is a classic Vietnamese dessert that I grew up eating. It’s usually available at a …

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Limited Edition: UBE Bánh Xèo from Bánh Xèo Boys!

Let’s Xèo away together! No really though. Bánh Xèo is one of Vietnam’s most famous dishes and one of the few places that does it …

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Grilled Salmon Spring Rolls with the NEW Hamilton Beach Indoor Grill!

Did SALMON say spring rolls? I think spring rolls are one of my favorite appetizers whenever I go into a Vietnamese restaurant. The only issue …

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DONUT Worry! Mochi Donuts & Giveaway from Friendly Donuts!

The glory is in the hole. No seriously, that’s the slogan here at Friendly Donuts in Orange, CA. I’ve been going to Friendly Donut’s for …

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About Me:

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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cha giò fresh out the fryer >>> 😮‍💨
also the double fry method? game changer.

recipe 🔎 google “jenhdao cha giò”

🧾 Cha Giò (Vietnamese Egg Rolls)

Filling
1.5 lb ground pork
3/4 cup bean thread noodles
1/2 cup wood ear mushrooms
3/4 cup carrot or jicama
3/4 cup shallot/onion
3–4 cloves garlic

Seasoning
1 egg
1–1.5 tbsp fish sauce
1 1/2 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp chicken bouillon
1/4 tsp MSG

Sealer
1 tbsp flour + 1/4 cup water

🥟 Directions
• Soak noodles + mushrooms 30 min, chop finely
• Mix filling + seasonings until slightly sticky
• Microwave a small spoonful to taste test
• Rest filling 20–30 min
• Roll tightly and seal
🔥 Double Fry Method
• Fry at 325°F for 6–7 min
• Rest 10–15 min
• Fry again at 375°F for 2–3 min until crispy + golden

#chagio #vietfood #vietnamesefood #asianrecipes #eggrolls
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cha giò fresh out the fryer >>> 😮‍💨 also the double fry method? game changer. recipe 🔎 google “jenhdao cha giò” 🧾 Cha Giò (Vietnamese Egg Rolls) Filling 1.5 lb ground pork 3/4 cup bean thread noodles 1/2 cup wood ear mushrooms 3/4 cup carrot or jicama 3/4 cup shallot/onion 3–4 cloves garlic Seasoning 1 egg 1–1.5 tbsp fish sauce 1 1/2 tsp sugar 3/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon 1/4 tsp MSG Sealer 1 tbsp flour + 1/4 cup water 🥟 Directions • Soak noodles + mushrooms 30 min, chop finely • Mix filling + seasonings until slightly sticky • Microwave a small spoonful to taste test • Rest filling 20–30 min • Roll tightly and seal 🔥 Double Fry Method • Fry at 325°F for 6–7 min • Rest 10–15 min • Fry again at 375°F for 2–3 min until crispy + golden #chagio #vietfood #vietnamesefood #asianrecipes #eggrolls
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tried the new Jasmine Oolong Milk Tea at @phuclongusa and wait… this one’s actually GOOD 😭🍵

super fragrant and made with tea leaves sourced directly from their farms in Vietnam too 🇻🇳 

📍Phuc Long Fountain Valley 
16575 Brookhurst St, Suite A, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

#phuclong #milktea #ocfoodie #fountainvalley #vietcoffee
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tried the new Jasmine Oolong Milk Tea at @phuclongusa and wait… this one’s actually GOOD 😭🍵 super fragrant and made with tea leaves sourced directly from their farms in Vietnam too 🇻🇳 📍Phuc Long Fountain Valley 16575 Brookhurst St, Suite A, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 #phuclong #milktea #ocfoodie #fountainvalley #vietcoffee
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to the best and hardest working viet mom i could ever ask for 💛

she donated a kidney to save my dad’s life… then two weeks later went back to working 3 jobs to support her kids. 🤏🏼✨

strong doesn’t even begin to describe her. 🥹

happy mother’s day ma. i hope i make you proud every day. 💐

#MothersDay #VietnameseMom #VietFamily #AsianAmerican
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to the best and hardest working viet mom i could ever ask for 💛 she donated a kidney to save my dad’s life… then two weeks later went back to working 3 jobs to support her kids. 🤏🏼✨ strong doesn’t even begin to describe her. 🥹 happy mother’s day ma. i hope i make you proud every day. 💐 #MothersDay #VietnameseMom #VietFamily #AsianAmerican
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something about fresh nước mía from a little viet spot 🎋🤏🏼

📍Nước Mía Long An — 8942 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683

#westminsterca #ocfoodies #vietfood #nuocmia #sugarcane
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something about fresh nước mía from a little viet spot 🎋🤏🏼 📍Nước Mía Long An — 8942 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683 #westminsterca #ocfoodies #vietfood #nuocmia #sugarcane
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no water rice paper kinda changed my life ngl 🤝 mini bánh xèo at the AAPI dinner by @ren.dez.vous @burntcrumbs

#banhxeo #aapifoodie #ocfoodies #vietnamesefood #orangecountyfood
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no water rice paper kinda changed my life ngl 🤝 mini bánh xèo at the AAPI dinner by @ren.dez.vous @burntcrumbs #banhxeo #aapifoodie #ocfoodies #vietnamesefood #orangecountyfood
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if you’re in OC and love sushi… just go 🍣✨
new $90 omakase at @sushi.damu = quality + portions
or run the $45 premium AYCE and don’t hold back 🙂‍↕️

📍13962 Newport Ave D, Tustin CA 92780

#ocfoodie #tustincafood #orangecountyfoodie #sushilovers #ocrestaurants
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if you’re in OC and love sushi… just go 🍣✨ new $90 omakase at @sushi.damu = quality + portions or run the $45 premium AYCE and don’t hold back 🙂‍↕️ 📍13962 Newport Ave D, Tustin CA 92780 #ocfoodie #tustincafood #orangecountyfoodie #sushilovers #ocrestaurants
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no water rice paper exist?? 
kinda weird but… i kinda liked it 🙂‍↔️✨

@natalie_trannn @bychloesee @_withdiane 

#springroll #springrolls #vietfood #ricepaper #asianfood
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no water rice paper exist?? kinda weird but… i kinda liked it 🙂‍↔️✨ @natalie_trannn @bychloesee @_withdiane #springroll #springrolls #vietfood #ricepaper #asianfood
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blue crabs are the best for this but they so smol. 🥲🦀

#bluecrab #bluecrabs #cua #vietfood #vietnamesefood
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blue crabs are the best for this but they so smol. 🥲🦀 #bluecrab #bluecrabs #cua #vietfood #vietnamesefood
2 weeks ago
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made her for @banhboxbakery, 
but she doesn’t travel well 😭🫠
still one of my favorites tho 💚

#pandan #cinnamonrolls #bakingathome #asiandesserts #cinnamonroll
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made her for @banhboxbakery, but she doesn’t travel well 😭🫠 still one of my favorites tho 💚 #pandan #cinnamonrolls #bakingathome #asiandesserts #cinnamonroll
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this + a bowl of rice… 🍚🤏🏼

full recipe 🔍 google “jenhdao cá kho tộ”

🧾 cá kho tộ
	•	1.5 lb catfish
	•	2 tbsp fish sauce
	•	1 tbsp dark soy
	•	1 tbsp soy sauce
	•	1.5 tbsp sugar
	•	garlic, onion
	•	1 cup water
	•	black pepper, chili (opt)

✨  directions: 
	1	marinate fish 15–30 min
	2	sauté garlic + onion
	3	sear fish both sides
	4	add marinade + water, braise 20–30 min until glossy
	5	finish with pepper + green onions
serve with rice

#cakhoto #vietfood #vietnamesecooking #braised #ocfoodie
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this + a bowl of rice… 🍚🤏🏼 full recipe 🔍 google “jenhdao cá kho tộ” 🧾 cá kho tộ • 1.5 lb catfish • 2 tbsp fish sauce • 1 tbsp dark soy • 1 tbsp soy sauce • 1.5 tbsp sugar • garlic, onion • 1 cup water • black pepper, chili (opt) ✨ directions: 1 marinate fish 15–30 min 2 sauté garlic + onion 3 sear fish both sides 4 add marinade + water, braise 20–30 min until glossy 5 finish with pepper + green onions serve with rice #cakhoto #vietfood #vietnamesecooking #braised #ocfoodie
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if you grew up asian… this was your favorite place 🛒✨

#vietmarkets #vietnamesefood #ocfoodie #orangecountyfood #asianmarket
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if you grew up asian… this was your favorite place 🛒✨ #vietmarkets #vietnamesefood #ocfoodie #orangecountyfood #asianmarket
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most underrated viet coffee dessert ☕️🤎
 
full recipe: google 🔎 “jenhdao cà phê sương sá“

cà phê sương sá (coffee coconut jelly)

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coffee layer
water, vietnamese coffee, agar agar, sugar

coconut layer
coconut milk, water, agar agar, sugar, condensed milk

how
cook coffee mixture until boiling
pour into pan, let slightly set
cook coconut mixture, cool slightly
pour on top
repeat layers
chill 1 hr, slice

#coffeejelly #vietdessert #vietnamesefood #asiandesserts #jelly
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most underrated viet coffee dessert ☕️🤎 full recipe: google 🔎 “jenhdao cà phê sương sá“ cà phê sương sá (coffee coconut jelly) save this ✨ coffee layer water, vietnamese coffee, agar agar, sugar coconut layer coconut milk, water, agar agar, sugar, condensed milk how cook coffee mixture until boiling pour into pan, let slightly set cook coconut mixture, cool slightly pour on top repeat layers chill 1 hr, slice #coffeejelly #vietdessert #vietnamesefood #asiandesserts #jelly
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