vietnamese

* 2 Jars of Pickled Lotus Roots (Found in most asian groceries. Should be fairly white and void yellowish lotus roots) * 3 cups of pickled carrots and daikons (drained) * 1 bunch of fresh coriander (rau ram pictured above) * 1 bunch of mint (rau thom) * 1/2 lb of pork shoulder...

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SOUP 8 cups good chicken stock* 12 oz. thin Udon or rice noodles 1 lb. raw, skinless chicken breast, very thinly sliced 1 med. carrot, shaved with vegetable peeler 1 dz. snow peas, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 lge. handful fresh, crisp bean shoots 1 bunch baby bok choy...

4 Pairs of jumbo frog's legs -(about 1 pound), trimmed 1 Stalk fresh lemon grass - or 1 tablespoon dried lemon grass 2 Fresh red chile peppers - seeded and sliced 2 Shallots - sliced 2 Garlic cloves - crushed 1 1/2 ts Sugar 1 ts Curry paste 2 ts Curry powder 1/4 ts Salt 2 tb Nuoc mam -...

3 lbs chicken wing drumsticks Marinade: 1/4 cup coarsely chopped garlic roots lower stems of one bunch cilantro, chopped (about 1 tbsp - shop for a bunch that still has some roots attached) 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp curry powder 1.5 tsp ground dried chillis (cayenne or equivalent) 1 tbsp...

2 lb ground pork (or mix of pork and veal) 1 large onion, chopped 2 eggs 1 lb crabmeat 1 small pkg bean sprouts, rinsed and torn up 1 small pkg Longkow bean threads or rice vermicelli, cooked according to package 1 pkg triangular rice paper 3 Tbsp parsley salt and pepper to taste FISH SAUCE 1...

1/2 cup hoisin sauce 1 tblsp Asian chili sauce (to taste) 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped fine Place hoisin sauce in a shallow bowl. Place the spoonful of chili sauce in the center--or, if you're feeling creative, make a yin/yang shape with the hoisin and chili sauces, play with your food! ;)...

3 lbs chicken wing drummettes Marinade: 1/4 cup coarsely chopped garlic roots and lower stems of one bunch cilantro, chopped (about 1 tbsp - shop for a bunch that still has some roots attached) 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp curry powder 1.5 tsp ground dried chilis (cayenne or equivalent)1 tbsp...

3 lb baby back pork ribs, cut in half crosswise by butcher and separated into riblets 0.5 small yellow onion, peeled and minced 2 c plus 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 4 Tbsp nuoc mam (Vietnamese fish sauce) =Put pork, onions, 2 tsp. of the sugar, pepper...

0.75 c flour 0.5 c rice flour 0.25 tsp salt 2 p tumeric - 1 c water =Combine 1., gradually add water, stirring until batter is smooth.

-----------------------------------BROTH:----------------------------------- 1 ea inch fresh ginger 5 c Beef stock 3 ea star anise 3 tb fish sauce 2 ea green onions 4 servings -----------------------------------SOUP:----------------------------------- 8 oz rice sticks or cellophane no...

1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup carrot, peeled and grated 1/3 cup thinly sliced white onion 1 to 2 tablespoons jalapeno chile, finely chopped 1 − 16" long baguette 4 teaspoons low−fat mayonnaise 3/4 pound cooked chicken breast or pork...

2 ounces cellophane noodles 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon garlic cloves, minced 4 ounces shrimp, raw, peeled, deveined and chopped 4 ounces pork, minced 1 carrot, grated 3 green onions, sliced 1 ounce mung bean sprouts 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon Vietnamese chile sauce 2...

4 ounces Mushroom Onion Field Roast, thin sliced 1/2 carrot, sliced into long, sticks, flash blanched and cooled* 4 slices fresh jalapeño, micro-thin — as thin as you can cut 2 tablespoon cilantro, leaves and stalks 1 (6-inch) yeasted French roll, avoid really dense sour rolls—the Vietnamese...

2 rice paper wrappers - 6" 2 California Fresh Eggs OR 3 1/2 ounces liquid or frozen whole egg product 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon jalapeño pepper, minced 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped 1 teaspoon cilantro, minced 1 pinch bean sprouts 2 red pepper strips, pre-blanched 4 pea pods...

Vietnamese Sandwiches 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup carrot, peeled and grated 1/3 cup thinly sliced white onion 1 to 2 tablespoons jalapeno chile, finely chopped 1 − 16" long baguette 4 teaspoons low−fat mayonnaise 3/4 pound cooked...

Thai Chicken Pizza Spicy peanut sauce: 1/2 Cup peanut butter 1/2 Cup hoisin sauce 1 Tbsp. honey 2 tsp. red wine vinegar 2 tsp. minced ginger 2 Tbsp. sesame oil 2 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. Vietnamese chili sauce (or dried chili flakes) 1 Tbsp. oyster sauce 2 Tbsp. water Thai chicken pieces: 1 Tbsp...