I’m Aihoa! I created Food with Aihoa to share my food experiments and favorite recipes.
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This comforting Vietnamese Opo Squash Soup (Canh Bầu) highlights the mild sweetness of trái bầu, or opo squash / calabash squash in English. Traditionally, it's made with shrimp for added flavor, but my mom is vegetarian, so this is our family's version. Simple, nourishing, and packed with fresh herbs, this dish as as wholesome as it is delicious. Perfect for a light meal or as a side dish to a larger Vietnamese spread.
Sometimes, the best meals are the simplest ones. This cabbage and egg stir-fry is one of those dishes that comes together fast but still delivers on flavor. Paired with fried rice and a drizzle of sriracha, it’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner when you don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen.
Tender, flavorful lemongrass-marinated chicken, crisp pickled veggies, and fresh herbs, all tucked into a crusty baguette. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
If you have a recipe that calls for just the egg whites, save and cure your egg yolks - they’ll be more jammy and flavorful! Cured egg yolks are great spread on toast, on rice, and on ramen.
If you know me, you know my love for all things potato, with poutine being close, if not at, the very top of the list. Add phở, a staple of Vietnamese cuisine, into the mix and you’ve got the best of both worlds. This was such a fun appetizer to put together - I went through sharing several versions of this phở poutine with friends and tweaking the recipe over the course of multiple dinner parties so I’m really excited about it and hope you guys enjoy it!
Spice up your snacking experience with this tangy chili crisp dip. Just two simple ingredients - Greek yogurt and chili crisp - for a fun fusion of creamy and fiery. Enjoy with your favorite chips or crackers.
When I need an all-purpose soy dipping sauce, this is what I make. It’s super easy and versatile. Enjoy it over rice, with dumplings, egg rolls, noodles, meats…pretty much anything.
Who knew adding a dollop of peanut butter to your broth could be so addictive? This spicy peanut dumpling ramen is savory, nutty, and just so, so good. You have to try it!
Kimchi egg drop miso soup is a flavorful and comforting soup that combines the umami-rich flavor of miso with the tanginess of kimchi and the silky texture of beaten eggs. The eggs are added toward the end to create thin ribbons of egg throughout the soup. The result is a simple yet satisfying meal that’s both hearty and light.
If you’re looking for a delicious twist on avocado toast, you have to try kimchi avocado toast. The tanginess of kimchi perfectly complements the creaminess of avocado for a super tasty treat.
Spicy miso ramen anyone? This spicy miso ramen features a silky-smooth broth that’s umami-rich with a mild kick from chili bean paste for some extra oomph.
You NEED to make these chili oil fried eggs to start off your day!
