· Farmi Team · 1 min read
What Is Bun Nua? Vietnam's Chewy Rice Noodle Explained
You may have come across "Bún Nưa" on a supermarket shelf or in a market stall in Ho Chi Minh City and wondered what it is.
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· Farmi Team · 1 min read
You may have come across "Bún Nưa" on a supermarket shelf or in a market stall in Ho Chi Minh City and wondered what it is.
Read more· Farmi Team · 5 min read
What is bún nưa? Discover the origins, texture, and taste of this traditional Vietnamese noodle — plus 3 easy ways to cook it at home in HCMC.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Guide to Nippon Ham frozen beef (NH Foods Vietnam, FSSC/HACCP certified) in HCMC: compare short plate and chuck flap cuts, storage tips, safe thawing in tropical heat, and recipe ideas. Order via the Farmi app for delivery in as little as 1 hour.
· Farmi Team · 5 min read
Cooking Japanese food in HCMC every day? You may be taking in more sugar than you realize. This guide explains hidden sugar sources in Japanese seasonings and outlines 5 gentle steps to cut back without losing the flavors you love.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Introducing Naka Nippon Low Calorie Sugar Granules (1g × 50 sachets) for health-conscious Japanese residents in HCMC. Comparison with regular sugar, daily usage tips, and how to order on the Farmi app with 1-hour delivery.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Easy wagashi recipes for Japanese living in Ho Chi Minh City. Make shiratama dango, warabimochi with Vietnamese tapioca starch, and matcha panna cotta with locally sourced ingredients.
· Farmi Team · 10 min read
Struggling to sleep in Ho Chi Minh City? Explore Japanese foods rich in tryptophan, GABA and glycine that may help you sleep better.
· Farmi Team · 10 min read
Boost your child's immunity with Japanese home cooking: ginger, miso soup, honey (1 year+), and seasonal vegetables for families in Ho Chi Minh City.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
A guide for Japanese expats in Ho Chi Minh City on Japanese foods that support skin health: collagen-rich ingredients, vitamin C sources, and antioxidant foods available in HCM.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Simple guide to kombu-sui (kombu water), comparison with dashi, choosing kombu types, and uses.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Japanese drinking vinegar types, health benefits, proper dosage, and important precautions.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Step-by-step ume (plum) syrup recipe, sugar types comparison, and fermentation prevention tips for HCMC.
· Farmi Team · 7 min read
How to cold-brew green tea in a PET bottle. Tea ratio, steeping time, HCMC climate tips.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
8 roast levels explained, Arabica vs Robusta, and storage tips for HCMC climate.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Comparing flash brew and cold brew iced coffee methods with step-by-step guides for each.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Complete guide to hand drip coffee at home: tools, water temperature, pouring technique, and troubleshooting.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Step-by-step guide to brewing Vietnamese phin coffee, comparison with Japanese drip, and how to make ca phe sua da.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Understanding matcha grades: koicha, usucha, and culinary. How to choose the right grade for your purpose.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
4 easy homemade matcha desserts in HCMC: mug cake, ice cream, cookies, and pudding.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn how to use a chasen to whisk matcha at home. Step-by-step guide for making perfect usucha.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Clear comparison of cafe au lait and cafe latte with easy homemade recipes, no espresso machine needed.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
L-theanine health benefits in matcha: synergy of relaxation and focus, and its interaction with caffeine.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
How to make delicious cold-brew barley tea, compared to boiled method. Caffeine-free drink safe for the whole family.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Order Japanese tea in HCMC: sencha, hojicha, genmaicha, mugicha with brewing and storage tips.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Order authentic Japanese matcha powder in HCMC. Choosing matcha for tea ceremony, lattes, and baking.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Recipe for koji amazake with temperature control tips. Learn to enjoy this nutrient-rich Japanese fermented drink.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Clear explanation of best-before vs use-by dates on meat. How to tell if expired meat is still safe, and storage tips to extend freshness.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Pan-fried teriyaki chicken recipe. Golden teriyaki sauce ratio, crispy skin tips, thigh prep. Ingredients on the Farmi app in HCMC.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Hoikourou (twice-cooked pork) recipe Japanese-style with miso. Sauce ratio, cabbage cutting, tips for tender pork. One-pan Chinese-Japanese dish at home in HCMC.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Homemade gyudon (Japanese beef bowl) recipe. Golden ratio sweet-soy sauce, onion cutting tips, simmering techniques. Ingredients on the Farmi app in HCMC.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Authentic shogayaki recipe in HCMC. Ginger tips, tender meat secrets, and sauce ratios. Order Japanese seasonings on Farmi.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
How to store coffee beans and grounds properly: room temp vs fridge vs freezer, best containers, and tips for HCMC's hot and humid climate.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Compare hojicha caffeine levels with coffee, black tea, and sencha. Practical tips on when to drink each and how cold-brewing reduces caffeine.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Bancha is a mild Japanese tea with less caffeine, made from late-harvest leaves. Learn how it differs from sencha and hojicha, and how to enjoy it in HCMC.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn how to check beef, pork, and chicken freshness by color, smell, and texture, plus storage tips.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn how to roast chicken perfectly with crispy skin tips for both bone-in thighs and whole chicken.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn the basic gyudon recipe, cooking tips, and arrangement ideas like kimchi gyudon.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Marinated meat freezing basics with 5 flavor recipes. Season, freeze, then cook straight from the bag. Storage time, thawing tips, and best marinades.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn how to make yakitori at home without skewers using a pan or grill, plus the golden ratio for homemade tare sauce.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn how to make cold pork shabu salad with homemade sesame dressing, from boiling pork to vegetable pairings and the golden sesame sauce ratio.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn how to bread and fry tonkatsu for a crispy pork cutlet, covering flour-egg-panko order, oil temperature, and double-frying technique.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
How to cook rice in a donabe clay pot: water ratio, heat control, and steaming tips for superior flavor.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn the right way to store cooked rice by refrigerating and freezing, plus reheating tips.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn to make sakura mochi with Kanto and Kansai styles, basic domyoji recipe, and ingredient substitutions.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn how to make chirashi sushi with sushi rice preparation and beautiful presentation tips.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Japanese butter pilaf recipe in two methods: easy rice cooker and classic pan-fried. Plus shrimp pilaf and corn butter pilaf variations. Ingredients on the Farmi app in HCMC.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn how to make Japanese rice porridge (zosui) with basic recipe, cooking tips, and variations.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
What is musenmai (no-wash rice) and how it differs from regular polished rice. Why it needs no washing, nutrition, cooking tips, and benefits in HCMC. Order on the Farmi app.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
How to make mochi in the microwave with just mochiko flour and water. Quick and easy recipe plus daifuku and kinako mochi variations. Ingredients on the Farmi app in HCMC.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
How to make sekihan (Japanese red rice) with mochi rice and azuki beans. Rice cooker and steamer methods. Includes homemade gomashio recipe. Order ingredients on the Farmi app in HCMC.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Step-by-step ohagi recipe: cook mochi rice, wrap with anko, plus kinako, sesame, and zunda variations. Ingredients available on the Farmi app in HCMC.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
5 easy Japanese donburi recipes for busy days: oyakodon, gyudon, butadon, tendon-style, and soboro don with accessible ingredients.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn the basic ketchup-style omurice recipe: chicken rice, fluffy egg wrapping tips, and easy variations.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn how to make fluffy parapara fried rice with 5 key tips: rice state, egg technique, heat control, and wok tossing.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn how to make Japanese rice porridge (okayu): differences between zengayu, nanabugayu, gobugayu, water ratios, and topping ideas.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn the basic takikomi gohan recipe: choosing ingredients, dashi and seasoning ratios, and how to cook in a rice cooker.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn how to make sushi rice with the golden vinegar ratio, from cooking rice to mixing, with tips for glossy sushi rice at home.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Compare Vietnam-grown Japanese rice with Japan-imported rice in taste, texture, and value.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Compare Akitakomachi and Koshihikari rice: flavor, stickiness, texture, and best dishes for each.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Learn about Koshihikari rice: characteristics, flavor profile, and how it compares to other Japanese rice varieties.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Buy Japanese milled rice online in HCMC. Types of milling (white, 70%, 50%), freshness and flavor, storage in hot climate. Order in Japanese on Farmi with cold-chain delivery.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Top 10 popular onigiri fillings ranked. From salmon, tuna mayo, and umeboshi classics to HCMC-style shrimp mayo. Plus tips for shaping and carrying onigiri in hot weather.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
5 easy bento recipes using Japanese rice in HCMC. Salmon flake, teriyaki chicken, onigiri, soboro, and yakiniku bento with tips for keeping food fresh in hot weather.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Compare Farmi and Akuruhi, two Japanese grocery delivery services in HCMC. Evaluated across 7 criteria: product range, delivery speed, language support, cold chain, and pricing.
· Farmi Team · 6 min read
Refreshing cold Japanese recipes perfect for hot days in Ho Chi Minh City.
· Farmi Team · 6 min read
Quick 10-minute Japanese breakfast recipes: miso soup, grilled salmon, tamagoyaki and more.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Can you find Japanese food at wholesale stores in HCMC like Mega Market? A comparison of product range, pricing, and availability versus Farmi delivery.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Complete guide to kid-friendly washoku recipes by age group, using ingredients available in HCMC.
· Farmi Team · 6 min read
5 washoku recipes perfect for celebrating Tet in Ho Chi Minh City with easy-to-find ingredients.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Compare Japanese supermarkets in HCMC: AEON, Annam Gourmet, Fuji Mart and Farmi delivery.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Guide to cooking washoku with ingredients available in HCMC. Categorized into ready-to-use, needs-attention, and Farmi-essential items, plus recommended Japanese meal plans.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Washoku recipes using local HCMC market ingredients. Vegetable and seafood substitution guide, tempura, simmered fish, and Japanese-style salad recipes. Essential seasonings available on Farmi.
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