Vietnam, Hanoi Pho

We continue our journey in Vietnam, with Chefs Ed Kenney and Andrew Le. In Hanoi we learn about the origins of pho, visit an ancient village, and find out about a near tragedy that brought the Le family closer together and jump started Andrew’s culinary career.

On their culinary adventure, Hawai‘i chefs Ed Kenney and Andrew Le learn how to make che lam, a Vietnamese style mochi made from rice and Pandan. Pandan is used in Vietnam for many things including tea and seasoning. Can you describe what its flavor is?

Handmade Vietnamese rice noodles are still made in Vietnam. Learn how this family run business sticks to tradition to produce delicious rice noodles doing it all by hand and not by machine!

Many cuisines have pork belly dishes. Find out about the unique technique and ingredients that go into roasted crispy pork belly, Vietnamese style.