Sometimes I come across something online and think to myself, "Well, it's about time!" And this is exactly how I felt when I stumbled across a recipe for a simple do-at-home bánh mì sandwich last week featuring ingredients you should be able to track down at your local well-stocked grocery store or Asian food market. Say goodbye to the days of paying for Vietnamese take-out, and hello to economical and delicious do-it-yourself bánh mì. 

Congee, jook, okayu. Asian-style rice porridge has many names and countless variations, but in every instance it is a simple, comforting dish for breakfast or any time of day. This extra nutritious version includes brown rice, shiitake mushrooms, handfuls of greens, and warming ginger. More

There's nothing like that moment when you taste an Asian dish you made at home and pump your fist in the air because it tastes just like take-out! It's not hard to get that authentic flavor; all it takes are the right ingredients. Fully stocking an Asian pantry can seem intimidating, but with just 15 basic ingredients, you can make a wide variety of recipes from China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, and beyond.

I adore fresh kumquats, but every time I bite into one I brace myself against the mouth-puckering intensity. Candied kumquats, on the other hand, are reliably sweet with an enjoyable nuance of bitter and tart. They're versatile, too: nibble on them as candies alongside tea, spoon them over desserts or into cocktail glasses, or even serve them with savory meats and salads. More

You've heard, perhaps, of raw eggs in cocktails (Ramos gin fizz, eggnog), but in soda?! Yes, and it's better than it sounds. More

Have you ever cooked Vietnamese at home? If not, now is the time to try your hand at it. Doesn't this sweet corn pudding sound delicious? Perfect for prime corn season. Or how about this this recipe for ginger crab? These 10 favorite recipes from our archives will lead the way. More

All week we're sharing Asian food recipes and inspiration here at The Kitchn. Here are some refreshing drinks to sip alongside your East, South, and Southeast Asian meals – or just to cool down on a hot summer day. More

There are few better comfort foods than Vietnamese phở. When I'm on the verge of a cold or in need of a culinary pick-me-up, I sit down to a restorative bowl of aromatic broth, slippery rice noodles, and fresh, customizable garnishes. More

Sometimes, in the midst of cooking, a what if? can lead you towards an entirely new path. That's what happened when I set out to make Vietnamese summer rolls wrapped in sheets of rice paper. "Can you fry rice paper?" my partner wondered as he eyed the translucent round sheets. "Let's experiment," I gamely replied. More

When a group of my friends came together last summer to plan a bridal shower for me, they knew two things: 1) I'm not one for cutesy, girly themes and 2) I love sandwiches. My favorite part of the chic, theme-free party they created was a build-your-own bánh mì bar, a Vietnamese-inspired twist on the usual sandwich platter. More