Light Meals and Weekend Treats from an English Woman in Berlin
I have long been making a Banh Mi. I was first introduced to it years ago when Coco Banh Mi Deli opened up in Berlin and because a regular lunch spot. I am a big fan of grabbing a sandwich for lunch as I don’t always want something really big and feel that sometimes those ‘grab n go’ lunches offer something still delicious on a busy and short lunch break. And while I like to sometimes prepare ahead for those days that I know …
It is no secret that Vietnamese food is one of my favourite cuisines to cook. It is fast, fresh, healthy and tastes absolutely delicious. There is no shortage of Vietnamese restaurants in Berlin but making your own is quick and tasty. You can buy most ingredients from a local Asian store….
It is no secret that Vietnamese is one of my favourite foods. It is fast, fresh, spicy and low in fat. It does have a lot of salt though which is why it is important to keep the sauces such as soy, oyster, fish and rice wine vinegar down to a low. If you hold back on that and keep on throwing all the fresh ingredients that come with a typical Vietnamese dish then you will have a dinner that is zingy, tasty, full of fire and guilt free!…
A Banh Mi is my go to easy, comfort food after a long day. It is easy to make, quick to snack on and packed full of flavour. This is also one of my favourites to make on a hot summer’s evening. They say that something really spicy is meant to be the best thing to eat when the weather gets hot – and this recipe sure is hot! Something you are not often going to get in Berlin unless you do it yourself……