Archive for the 'Vietnamese' Category
Grilled Five-spice chicken
Grilled Five-Spice Chicken
Source: Pleasures of the Vietnamese Table - Mai Pham
Makes 4 servings
1 (2 1/2 pound) whole chicken, preferably free range, rinsed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons minced ginger
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1/2 tablespoon sea salt
4 whole star anise, lightly toasted in a dry […]
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Vietnamese Coconut Cookies
Vietnamese Coconut Cookies
Source: Simple Art of Vietnamese Cooking - Binh Duong and
Marcia Kiesel
These cookies become crisper the second day, so do not overbake
them.
3 cups freshly grated coconut (about
1 large coconut - NO SUBSTITUTE)
4 egg whites
Pinch of salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Heat […]
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Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Vietnamese Chicken Salad (Goi-Ga)
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 serrano chiles, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup bean sprouts
2 cups Napa cabbage, shredded
2/3 cup cilantro (or basil or mint), shredded
Black pepper, freshly-ground
Poach chicken in lightly salted, simmering water […]
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Asparagus Crab soup
Asparagus Crab Soup (Sup Mang Tay Cua)
Source: The Classic Cuisine of Vietnam - Bach Ngo and
Gloria Zimmerman, Barron’s, 1979
The French introduced asparagus to the Vietnamese, who promptly
incorporated this classic vegetable into their cuisine. The
Vietnamese word for asparagus is “Western bamboo,” due to its
resemblance to bamboo shoots. asparagus is universally popular
throughout Vietnam, this light, tasty dish […]
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Pickled Bean Sprouts
Pickled Bean Sprouts (Vietnamese)
1 pound fresh bean sprouts
1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon hot chile sauce with garlic
Combine the bean sprouts and scallions in a large bowl.
In a saucepan, combine salt, vinegar, garlic and sugar. Add 4
cups water and stir to […]
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