The Phởzen Journal

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Vietnamese Condiments, Explained: Sauces, Pastes, and Pickles

Vietnamese condiments are the sauces, pastes, and pickles served alongside a meal that let each diner adjust the flavor of their own plate. This guide explains the sauces, pastes, and pickles that make up Vietnamese c...

Royce Li 1 oct. 2026
Bun Bo Hue Toppings: How to Build the Bowl at Home Bun Bo Hue Toppings: How to Build the Bowl at Home
8 min read Bun Bo Hue Toppings: How to Build the Bowl at Home Bun bo hue toppings are what turn a bowl of spicy beef noodle soup into the specific, layered dish Hue is known for: a plate of... 1 oct. 2026
How to Improve Instant Ramen, Plus a Chili Saté Upgrade Recipe How to Improve Instant Ramen, Plus a Chili Saté Upgrade Recipe
8 min read How to Improve Instant Ramen, Plus a Chili Saté Upgrade Recipe If you're wondering how to improve instant ramen, the short answer is that the packet alone was never meant to be the whole mea... 1 oct. 2026
The Best Spicy Fried Rice Sauce, Plus a Sate Fried Rice Recipe The Best Spicy Fried Rice Sauce, Plus a Sate Fried Rice Recipe
8 min read The Best Spicy Fried Rice Sauce, Plus a Sate Fried Rice Recipe The best spicy fried rice sauce isn't one single bottle, it depends on what kind of heat and flavor you're after. A good one ne... 30 sept. 2026
Garlic Butter Chili Saté Shrimp: A 20-Minute Recipe Garlic Butter Chili Saté Shrimp: A 20-Minute Recipe
10 min read Garlic Butter Chili Saté Shrimp: A 20-Minute Recipe Garlic butter shrimp is one of the fastest ways to turn a handful of pantry staples into a genuinely good dinner, and it's not ... 30 sept. 2026
Phởzen vs Fly By Jing: Full Origin, Oil, Price Guide Phởzen vs Fly By Jing: Full Origin, Oil, Price Guide
10 min read Phởzen vs Fly By Jing: Full Origin, Oil, Price Guide People searching Phởzen vs Fly By Jing are usually trying to decide between two spicy condiments that get grouped together but ... 30 sept. 2026
Fly By Jing Alternatives: US-Made and Small-Batch Options Fly By Jing Alternatives: US-Made and Small-Batch Options
7 min read Fly By Jing Alternatives: US-Made and Small-Batch Options People look for a Fly By Jing alternative for a lot of reasons that have nothing to do with the product itself: wanting somethi... 29 sept. 2026
Spoonful of smooth Phozen Vietnamese chili sate lifted from the jar Spoonful of smooth Phozen Vietnamese chili sate lifted from the jar
9 min read Chili Crisp vs Chili Oil vs Chili Saté: What's the Difference? Chili oil is smooth, chili crisp is crunchy, and chili saté sits in between with more aromatics. How each one behaves in a dish... 16 août 2026
Jar of Phozen Vietnamese chili sate made with organic avocado oil, styled with a fresh avocado, lemongrass, garlic and red chilies Jar of Phozen Vietnamese chili sate made with organic avocado oil, styled with a fresh avocado, lemongrass, garlic and red chilies
10 min read Cooking With Avocado Oil: What the Research Actually Says Refined avocado oil smokes around 480-520F and has a neutral flavor, but a UC Davis study found that most retail bottles are ra... 15 août 2026
A glass jar of Phởzen Vietnamese Chili Sate with star anise, garlic, lime, lemongrass and red chilies on a dark slate surface. A glass jar of Phởzen Vietnamese Chili Sate with star anise, garlic, lime, lemongrass and red chilies on a dark slate surface.
8 min read Chili Sate Explained: What It Is and Sate vs Satay Chili sate is a spicy, oil-based Vietnamese condiment built on garlic, chili, lemongrass and shallot. Here is what is in it, wh... 6 août 2026