Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 1/2 large English cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)2. 3 cups watermelon, seeded, 1/2-inch cubes3. 3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice4. 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce5. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped6. 2 tablespoons of...
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Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Hue Style Noodle Soup With Lemongrass)
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 lb ham hock2. 6 stalks lemongrass, crushed and sliced thin3. 2 tablespoons nuoc nam4. 1 teaspoon sugar5. 1 teaspoon sea salt6. 2 teaspoons shrimp paste (mam ruoc)7. 1 teaspoon black pepper8. 4 ounces boneless sirloin9. 4 ounces...
Vietnamese Pork-And-Noodle Soup
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1/4 lb linguine2. 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil3. 1 pork tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2-by-1/2-by-1/2-inch strips (about 3/4 pound)4. 6 scallions, including green tops chopped5. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger6. 2 tomatoes, chopped7. 3...
Lori’s Saigon Pork Baguettes
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 lb pork tenderloin2. 1 shallot (minced)3. 1 tablespoon lime juice4. 1 tablespoon brown sugar5. 3 tablespoons nuoc nam6. 2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce7. 3 tablespoons basil olive oil8. 2 shallots (sliced thin)9. 1 baguette (split...
Thit Bo Xao Dau Xanh (Beef Stirfry With Green Beans)
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 garlic clove, minced2. 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper3. 1 teaspoon cornstarch4. 1 teaspoon vegetable oil5. 1 lb sirloin, tips thinly sliced6. 3 tablespoons vegetable oil7. 1/2 onion, thinly sliced8. 2 cups fresh green beans, washed...
Peanut Dipping Sauce for Vietnamese Spring Roll
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1/2 cup peanut butter2. 1/4 cup water3. 2 tablespoons light soy sauce4. 1 tablespoon chili sauce5. 1 tablespoon lime juice6. 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar7. 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.2....
Nuoc Cham
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 cup water2. 4 tablespoons white vinegar3. 4 tablespoons white sugar4. 5 tablespoons fish sauce5. 1 -2 minced garlic clove6. chili flakes or serrano chili, to desired heat level Directions: 1. Put all ingredients except garlic and...
Speedy Vietnamese Chicken
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 4 cloves garlic, crushed2. 1 tablespoon fish sauce3. 1 teaspoon brown sugar4. 2 tablespoons oil5. 500 g chicken fillets, diced6. 1 onion, finely sliced7. 2 teaspoons rice vinegar8. 1 teaspoon sesame oil9. 2 -3 chilies, sliced10. salt...
Beer Marinated Curry Rubbed Chicken
Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. 1 roasting chicken2. 1 (12 ounce) can beer3. 3 tablespoons olive oil4. 3 -6 tablespoons curry powder5. 1 -2 teaspoon season salt Directions: 1. Place chicken in air tight ziplock bag with beer and marinade in fridge for a couple of...
BBQ Chicken Wings- Oriental Style
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 3 lbs chicken wings, separated2. 3/4 cup oyster sauce3. 3 garlic cloves, minced4. 1 medium onion, chopped5. 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper6. 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper7. 1 teaspoon blackening seasoning Directions: 1. Combine all...
Pickled Mustard Green (vietnamese Kimchi)
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 1/2 lbs mustard greens2. 1 bunch scallion3. 4 cups water4. 5 1/2 teaspoons salt5. 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar Directions: 1. Cut mustard greens and scallions into 1 1/2 inch lengths.2. Wash well and let them dry in the sun for a day, or...
Sweet Chilli Prawn Cakes
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 600 g green prawns (raw)2. 1 egg white3. 2 fresh lime leaves, shredded4. 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce5. 2 cups fresh corn flakes, crushed finely6. 3 tablespoons rice flour7. oil, for shallow frying8. extra sweet chili sauce, to...
Sweet Chilli Prawn Cakes
Ingredients for 4 servings 1. 600 g green prawns (raw)2. 1 egg white3. 2 fresh lime leaves, shredded4. 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce5. 2 cups fresh corn flakes, crushed finely6. 3 tablespoons rice flour7. oil, for shallow frying8. extra sweet chili sauce, to serve...
Lacquered Saigon Chicken on a Beer Can
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1/4 cup soy sauce2. 3 tablespoons rice wine or 3 tablespoons dry white wine3. 1 tablespoon asian dark sesame oil4. 2 garlic cloves, minced5. 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander6. 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder7. 1/4 teaspoon ground...
Vietnamese Noodle Salad
Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. 200 g medium egg noodles2. 3 tablespoons fish sauce3. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice4. 1 teaspoon sugar5. 2 chicken breast fillets6. 400 g raw peeled king prawns7. 1/2 large cucumber8. 200 g fine green beans, trimmed,halved and...
Banh Xeo – Vietnamese Crepes
Ingredients for 5 servings: 1. 1/2 lb boneless pork loin2. 20 medium shrimp3. 10 fresh cilantro stems4. 10 fresh basil sprigs5. 10 fresh mint sprigs6. 2 cups rice flour7. 1/2 cup self-rising flour8. 2 1/2 cups water9. 1 cup coconut milk10. 1/2 teaspoon curry powder11....
Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 lb ground pork2. 1 (4 ounce) package rice vermicelli, soaked in cold water for 15 minutes,drained and chopped3. 1 egg4. 1 green onion, minced5. 1 small onion, minced6. 2 cloves garlic, mashed7. 1/4 cup finely grated carrot8. 1/4 cup...
Vietnamese Barbecued Chicken Wings – Canh Ga Nuong
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 12 chicken wings2. 1 tablespoon honey3. 1/3 cup soy sauce4. 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce5. 1 tablespoon minced cilantro6. 3 cloves garlic Directions: 1. Mash garlic into a paste, using mortar and pestle.2. Mix honey, soy sauce, hoisin...
Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 4 chicken breast halves (can use any precooked chicken)2. 1 tablespoon lee kum kee chili-garlic sauce or 1 tablespoon chili paste3. 1 garlic clove, minced4. 3 tablespoons sugar5. 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar6. 6 tablespoons freshly...
Vietnamese Seafood Pho Recipe (Pho Hai San)
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 1/2 liters vegetable stock 2. 1 onion, sliced 3. 500 g pho noodles 4. 2 tablespoons coriander 5. 300 g white fish fillets or 300 g basil clams 6. 50 g field mushrooms 7. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander 8. black cardamom pod 9....
Grilled Shrimp Nam Prik
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 1/2-2 lbs large shrimp2. 1 tablespoon sugar3. 1 teaspoon minced chili, to taste4. 3 tablespoons lime juice, to taste5. 3 tablespoons nam pla (Thai fish sauce)6. salt Directions: 1. Start a charcoal or gas grill.2. Heat should be...
Vietnamese Caramel Shrimp
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2. 2 tablespoons oyster sauce3. 1/2 teaspoon salt4. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper5. 1/2 teaspoon flour6. 3 tablespoons vegetable oil7. 3 garlic cloves, minced8. 1/2 cup water9. 2 tablespoons...
Vietnamese Fried Chicken Pieces
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 3 lbs chicken pieces2. 2 teaspoons salt3. 1 teaspoon pepper4. 1 teaspoon five-spice powder5. oil6. 1 tablespoon fish sauce7. 1 tablespoon lime juice Directions: 1. Place the chicken pieces in a medium pan, cover with cold water and bring...
Vietnamese Milkshake
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk2. 1/2 cup chopped fresh fruit (such as mango, banana or strawberry)3. 1/2 cup cold full-cream milk4. 6 -8 ice cubes Directions: 1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until a thick and...
Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, natural2. 1 tablespoon garlic, minced3. 1/4 cup tamari (your preferred soy sauce is fine)4. 1/4 cup water, plus additional as needed5. 1 tablespoon rice vinegar6. 1 teaspoon asian chili paste7. 1 teaspoon...
Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)
Ingredients for 12 servings: 1. 1/4 cup hot water2. 1 tablespoon palm sugar, finely grated3. 1/4 cup fish sauce4. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice5. 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar6. 1 tablespoon lemongrass, pale section only, very finely chopped7. 2 tablespoons...
Honey Ginger Glazed Chicken
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2. 1 large onion, cut into wedges3. 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2 inch pieces4. 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced5. 1 tablespoon grated ginger6. 2 tablespoons honey7. 2 tablespoons fish sauce8....
Neua Nam Tok (Vietnamese Grilled Beef Salad)
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 1/2 lbs steak, about 1 inch thick (strip cut works best)2. salt, to taste3. 1 teaspoon black pepper4. 1/4 cup nam pla5. 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice6. 1 garlic clove, minced7. 2 shallots, sliced8. 2 small fresh chili peppers,...
Grilled Vietnamese Chicken Breasts
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound total)2. 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil3. 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes4. 2 tablespoons sugar5. 2 tablespoons peanut butter6. 2 tablespoons soy sauce7. 1 tablespoon...
Canh Bun Tau (Fish and Cellophane Noodle Soup)
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1/2 lb white fish fillet (halibut or cod are excellent)2. 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon pureed fresh ginger3. 1/2 teaspoon salt4. 1 teaspoon black pepper5. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil6. 1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon...
Vietnamese Ginger Fish Sauce – Nuoc Mam Gung
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 4 teaspoons minced gingerroot2. 3 large red chilies, minced3. 2 cloves garlic, minced4. 3 teaspoons sugar5. 5 tablespoons fish sauce6. 2 tablespoons lime juice7. 1/4 cup water Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients together in a...
Nuoc Cham
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 2 cloves garlic, minced2. 1/4 cup fresh lime juice3. 1 small shallot, minced4. 3 tablespoons vinegar5. chili, fresh seeded minced6. 3 tablespoons water7. 2 tablespoons sugar8. 1 carrot, finely shredded9. 1/4 cup fish sauce Directions: 1....
Chicken Filets With Pecan or Walnut Crust
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 4 chicken breasts, filets2. 1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts3. 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (japanese soft bread crumbs)4. 4 ounces apricot jam5. 1/4 cup light soy sauce6. 1/2 cup coconut oil7. 1 lemon, juice of8. 1 inch piece fresh ginger,...
Vietnamese Seafood Curry
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 8 teaspoons vegetable oil2. 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped3. 2 green onions, thinly sliced4. 1 small carrot, halved lengthways, thinly sliced on the diagonal5. 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, finely chopped6. 2 small red chilies,...
Nuoc Cham
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 2 cloves garlic, minced2. 1/4 cup fresh lime juice3. 1 small shallot, minced4. 3 tablespoons vinegar5. chili, fresh seeded minced6. 3 tablespoons water7. 2 tablespoons sugar8. 1 carrot, finely shredded9. 1/4 cup fish sauce Directions: 1....
Chicken Filets With Pecan or Walnut Crust
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 4 chicken breasts, filets2. 1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts3. 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (japanese soft bread crumbs)4. 4 ounces apricot jam5. 1/4 cup light soy sauce6. 1/2 cup coconut oil7. 1 lemon, juice of8. 1 inch piece fresh ginger,...
Vietnamese Seafood Curry
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 8 teaspoons vegetable oil2. 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped3. 2 green onions, thinly sliced4. 1 small carrot, halved lengthways, thinly sliced on the diagonal5. 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, finely chopped6. 2 small red chilies,...
Sweet Chilli Prawn Cakes
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 600 g green prawns (raw)2. 1 egg white3. 2 fresh lime leaves, shredded4. 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce5. 2 cups fresh corn flakes, crushed finely6. 3 tablespoons rice flour7. oil, for shallow frying8. extra sweet chili sauce, to serve...