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It is currently 18 ° C. I do not like the cold. I complain when the temperature is around 60 ° F. Dying when it dives below 50 ° F. To warm up, I slip between my children and release their body heat (because I have two children). And eat a lot, best restaurant in hanoi  a lot of soups. Fortunately, Vietnamese Home Cooking always has a vegetable soup side (canh), so I'm ready at any time to prepare something delicious to warm the belly. During the colder months, Kabocha Soup or Canh Bi Do is one of my favorite soups. Kabocha squash is abundant and begins in early fall. You can find them in Asian and American supermarkets. They look like pumpkins, but instead of a bright orange skin, it is dark green. Some may have bumpy pimples on the surface, and the center of the squash is hollow and filled with large seeds. The flesh is bright yellow / orange and hard as a rock. best restaurant in hanoi  Once cooked, it softens and has a sweet taste, making it perfect for soups and ste...

Some people like to go for long romantic walks along the beach. I like to take long romantic walks through  best restaurant in hanoi . Nothing moves me further than pretty roasted meat carcasses hanging on the windows of Chinese barbecue shops. It's really a magical place for meat lovers. You have roast pork, roast duck, roast chicken, BBQ pork, BBQ duck, BBQ chicken and sometimes even entrails, all covered with a soft, sticky glaze. The most enticing is roasted pork belly, also known as Thit Heo Quay in Vietnamese or Siu Yuk in Cantonese. What makes pork roast so tempting? It's all about textures. You get the first layer of crispy skin, then the second layer of juicy fat and finally the layer of tender meat. Every bite is   best restaurant in hanoi literally an explosion of textures. Because ordering in Chinese barbecue shops has proven to be very difficult for me (older Chinese women are a force to be reckoned with when queuing), I managed to make those delights of ...

Small alleys full of food stalls, delicious smells filling the air of the picturesque streets of the old city and imposing monuments commemorating the rich and tumultuous history of Vietnam, all this and much more, it's Hanoi . If you are planning a short break here and want to see all the main attractions, this two day tour of the capital is perfect for you. And while you're here, why not spoil your stay with delicious local specialties, street food and Vietnamese coffee? After all, old hanoi restaurant  eating local food is the only way to really know a place! Let's start! Day 1 in Hanoi - The Old Quarter A trip to Hanoi would be incomplete without a leisurely stroll through the city's famous old quarter. It is the historic and commercial center of the city and dates back to its founding, about 1,000 years ago. It is also an ideal place to stay if you want to be close to all the great sights, restaurants and cafes that we highlight here. To find out more about ...

I once said to my husband, "If you cut me open, I will bleed milk tea." He asked, "Why are you so morbid?" I do not know. At that time, old hanoi restaurant   it was the only way to accurately express my love for milk tea. What can I say? Love is real and strong. Lately, I have something for herbal jelly in my milk tea. Milk and grass jelly with a lid of cream and a splash of sea salt? Oh Lord. Yes please! ARE YOU PROBABLY LARGE? Grass jelly, or Sương Sáo, is a black jelly that begins to boil the leaves and stems of the Chinese plant of Mesona, a member of the mint family. The deep dark black tea is then filtered and a little starch is added to gelatinize. Once the mixture is cooled, cut into cubes and used in many desserts and beverages from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Grass jelly serves as one of the many accessories in Bubble Tea / Boba stores. Drinking a cold sweet drink with grass jelly is a great way to cool off on hot summer days. Herb...

Fried rice (Com Chien) is the most popular food for many Asian children and a favorite comfort food for many adults. My very first attempt at making fried rice many moons ago was ... interesting to say the least. My teenager thought that the word "fried" in fried rice meant it had to be crisp. So, being the bright and beautiful girl that I was, best restaurant and bar near me  I fried rice in a big pool of oil. I even crushed the rice with a spatula to make it even crispier. It was not until much later (unfortunately) that I realized that I was wrong. With a little practice, I can now say that  hanoi restaurant recommendations  I prepare a wok of fried rice deliciously mellow. Fried rice is my favorite dish when I run out of ideas for dinner or when I want the little ones to eat without worry. It's a simple dish, using leftover ingredients. For rice, it is best to use white rice a day. For meat, I use all the leftover meat I have on hand, such as roast pork or chicken....

Every time we celebrate a birthday of death, where family members gather to pay tribute to a deceased loved one and commemorate it, I can always count on an elaborate display of amazing traditional Vietnamese products. Vietnamese Young Jackfruit & Shrimp Salad (Goi Mit Non Tom) The dish I expect most during an afternoon is the Vietnamese salad (gi). This year's đám giỗ for my husband's grandfather, my husband's cousin, did not disappoint. His young Vietnamese salad of seafood and shrimp (tasty) was simply delicious. I was instantly motivated to create my own version, having noted some indications from the master cook herself. best restaurant in hanoi Vietnamese salads have many different textures and tastes, all occurring at the same time. I love the taste of boiled shrimp, the crunch of roasted peanuts, the exotic taste of the young jackfruit fruit, the amazing aroma of garlic and freshly fried shallots and the strong taste of Vietnamese coriander. Vinaigrette ...