Archive for the 'Ethnic' Category
Caramel shrimp
Caramel Shrimp (Vietnam)
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 scallions (white part only), chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 fresh red chile pepper, thinly sliced (optional
Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
1 lime
Sprigs of cilantro (optional garnish)
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Crab Noodle soup
Crab Noodle Soup (Vietnam)
In Vietnam and in many Vietnamese restaurants, this soup is
served with the crab ground almost to a powder or even in patties.
Serves 4 as a complete meal.
8 shallots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons peanut oil
3 cups flaked crabmeat
6 tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 pound rice vermicelli, cooked
1/2 head […]
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Grilled Eggplant With Soy sauce
Grilled Eggplant with Soy Sauce (Vietnamese Vegetarian
Version)
2 Asian eggplants (long and thin,
but not baby eggplants)
4 scallions, minced
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
Prick the eggplants in several places with a fork, then grill
over a charcoal or gas grill for about 20 minutes or until the
flesh is soft but […]
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Grilled prawns
Grilled Prawns (Vietnam)
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon peanut oil
1 pound jumbo shrimp or king prawns
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon peanut butter
Mix the onion and garlic with peanut oil. Add the prawns and
toss to coat. Leave to marinate for at least three hours or
overnight.
Grill the prawns […]
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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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