If you were ever curious about the difference between Vietnamese coffee and Thai coffee, this post will explain in detail the differences as well as what makes each coffee unique. Vietnamese coffee and Thai coffee are some of the best beverages to enjoy on a hot summer day. While both hail from southeast Asian countries, there are subtle differences between…
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In this post, learn how to clean your sticky rice steamer basket quickly and easily. Cooking sticky rice in a steamer basket is the most authentic (and delicious) way to make sticky rice. Sticky rice is known formally as glutinous rice and is popular in Thai and Lao cuisine. While there are various ways you can make sticky rice, using…
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Are you wondering what the difference is between Khao Soi and Khao Poon? I’m going to talk through the ingredients, the preparation, as well as the nutritional comparison between both of these very popular noodles from Thailand. Both Khao Soi and Khao Poon are popular curry noodle soups from Thailand. The base of both soups involves using coconut milk or…
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Learn how to make a homestyle stuffed bitter melon soup that is often made in Vietnamese households. This soup is definitely an acquired taste, and if you want a traditional soup to eat with jasmine rice, this is a great recipe to try. Vietnamese Canh Kho Qua is a homestyle soup made with a bitter melon that is stuffed with…
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Learn how to make a Lao dessert called Nam Van Sal Lee, a Laos sweet corn pudding. Laos has some of the most incredible desserts including Nam Van Sal Lee, a sweet Laos pudding that is absolutely divine. Sweet fresh corn cut from the cob combined with fragrant, hearty coconut cream and sugar make this pudding undeniably addicting. My husband…
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