Amidst the busy life overseas, nothing warms the heart more than an authentic Vietnamese meal. Now, you can completely cook a homeland feast with just Vietnamese ingredients from Costco – easily sourced, convenient, yet still preserving the full flavor of Vietnamese cuisine. With a few tips from VeeFood, every meal will become familiar and delicious, just like being at home. Read on!

1. When the "Flavor of Home" Meets Costco Shelves

In the vastness of the United States, many Vietnamese people still seek out a home-cooked meal – one with sweet and sour soup, caramelized fish, a plate of boiled vegetables, and a bowl of spicy chili fish sauce. But sometimes, finding all the necessary ingredients is not easy. The good news is that you can now prepare an authentic meal using only Vietnamese foods at Costco – a place that is increasingly stocking products related to Vietnamese cuisine.

If you used to wander through Vietnamese-American markets like CT Produce or Asian supermarkets to find ingredients, Costco has now become a "savior" when you want to buy items quickly online while still getting the right flavors.

You can find many Vietnamese food items at Costco

2. Vietnamese Ingredients You Can Find at Costco

Costco doesn't just sell American meat, fish, or vegetables. You will be surprised to see many Vietnamese food items at Costco appearing more and more on the shelves.

A few examples you can easily find:

• Phu Quoc fish sauce, Maggi soy sauce, Neptune cooking oil

• Jasmine rice, sticky rice, dried vermicelli, and dried pho noodles

• Frozen shrimp, basa fish, pork belly, baby back ribs

• Green vegetables, bean sprouts, green onions, ginger, garlic – all easily available in pre-packaged sets

Small Tip: If you can't find your familiar brand, try combining shopping at Costco and Vietnamese-American markets like CT Produce or VeeFood. This way, you can buy fresh produce while taking advantage of Costco's good deals.

• Nam Ngư Chin-su Anchovy Fish Sauce 500ml

• Tam Thai Tu Soy Sauce

• Three Girls Brand Aromatic Rice 400oz - Soft, Fragrant Jasmine Rice for Family Meals

• Safaco Dried Rice Vermicelli 500g

Vietnamese ingredients are in many US groceries

3. Suggestions for an Authentic Vietnamese Meal from Costco Items

No need to be overly elaborate; with just basic ingredients from Costco's Vietnamese food selection, you can cook a complete meal – convenient yet authentic.

Menu Suggestion:

• Main Dish (Món mặn): Caramelized pork and eggs (Thịt kho trứng) or Claypot caramelized fish (Cá basa kho tộ).

• Soup (Món canh): Sweet and sour fish soup (Canh chua cá) or Pickled mustard greens soup with shrimp (Canh cải nấu tôm).

• Stir-fry (Món xào): Water spinach stir-fried with garlic (Rau muống xào tỏi), Green beans stir-fried with beef (Đậu que xào bò).

• Side Dishes (Món ăn kèm): Cucumber, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a bowl of sweet and sour fish sauce.

All of the above ingredients can be purchased online or directly at the Vietnamese food section of Costco – simple yet retaining the soul of Vietnamese cuisine.

Vietnamese-flavored stir-fried mustard greens with garlic

4. How to Choose Authentic Vietnamese Food at Costco

Not every item at Costco is suitable for Vietnamese dishes, so selecting ingredients requires a little finesse.

• Choose long-grain rice with a light fragrance – similar to Jasmine rice in Vietnam.

• Prioritize frozen seafood from Asia (often including basa and tra fish from Vietnam).

• Buy fish sauce that is Vietnamese in origin, avoiding types that are too salty or have too many additives.

• Take advantage of pre-packaged vegetable combos like onions, chilies, and garlic – both inexpensive and convenient.

If you love cooking, VeeFood often shares more tips on selecting ingredients and combining items from Costco to create authentically delicious Vietnamese dishes.

Vietnamese products like Chin-su displayed at Costco

5. VeeFood – A Modern Combination Suggestion for Vietnamese People Abroad

With VeeFood, a Vietnamese meal overseas is not just about cooking to fill up, but about preserving a sense of familiarity. From selecting Vietnamese food at Costco to seasoning, everything is meticulously guided by VeeFood so you can easily apply it while living in the US.

VeeFood suggests some simple dishes like:

• Combining Costco rice with Vietnamese fish sauce to cook authentic caramelized fish rice.

• Using Costco green vegetables to make Southern-style shrimp and pork salad (Gỏi tôm thịt).

• Buying Vietnamese spices online to ensure the familiar salty, sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.

In a foreign land, every Vietnamese meal is a way to remember the homeland. With Vietnamese food at Costco, the cooking journey becomes lighter yet still complete with flavor. Let VeeFood accompany you in the kitchen – where the flavor of Vietnam is preserved and spread every day.