Easy Char Siu / Chinese Barbecue Chicken Recipe with Spice Premix
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If you love Chinese BBQ pork (char siu), you will love this BBQ chicken recipe. This shortcut uses store-bought Chinese barbecue seasoning mix.
- 4 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
- 4 tablespoons red pork seasoning dry mix
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons water
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Vietnamese Jicama, Carrot, Egg & Chinese Sausage Spring Rolls (Bo Bia)
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A fresh spring roll made with a rice paper wrapper, filled with thinly sliced eggs, Chinese sausage, jicama, carrots, dried shrimp, and Thai basil leaves.
- ½ cup dried shrimp
- 1 large jicama
- 1 medium carrot
- 4 large shallots
- 4 Chinese sausages
- 5 whole eggs (beaten)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 small bunch Thai basil
- 1 pack dried rice paper wrapper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- Vietnamese peanut sauce
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Bún Thịt Nướng (Vietnamese Rice Vermicelli Noodle Bowl)
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The flavors of Vietnam in a bowl. This refreshing rice noodle dish is topped with juicy grilled pork, shrimp, fried spring rolls, fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, and a drizzle of sweet and savory sauce.
- 1 lb pork shoulder/butt (sliced thin)
- 8 oz shrimp (peeled and deveined, with tails)
- 1 large shallot (minced)
- 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 small stalk lemongrass (about 2 tablespoons minced)
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 14 oz medium dried rice vermicelli noodles
- Egg rolls/fried spring rolls
- Pickled carrots and daikons (Đồ chua)
- Lettuce and fresh herbs
- English or Persian cucumbers
- ¼ cup toasted peanuts (roughly chopped)
- Scallion oil
- Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (nuoc cham)
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Vietnamese Grilled or Baked Snakehead Fish (Ca Loc Nuong)
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Crispy lemongrass fish topped with peanuts and served with nước chấm. Grill, bake, or air fry it. Enjoy it several wraps: wrapped in rice paper, with rice, or in a noodle bowl.
- 2 lbs snakehead fish (Cá Lóc)
- 1 tablespoon neutral or shallot oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large stalk lemongrass (keep the leaves)
- 1 small shallot (peeling optional)
- 1 garlic (peeling optional)
- ¼ cup toasted peanuts (roughly chopped)
- Scallion oil (mở hành)
- Dipping Sauce (nước chấm)
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Stir-Fried Udon with Shrimp
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An easy shrimp udon stir-fry is made with thick udon noodles, fresh shrimp, carrots, and crisp sugar snap peas tossed in a savory dark sauce. Ready in about 15 minutes, it's a quick and delicious meal that's perfect for both kids and adults.
- 1/4 cup water or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 lbs cooked udon
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (I’m using vegetable oil)
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 green onion (thinly sliced; optional for garnish)
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Crispy Fried Butter Quail (Chim Cut Chien Bo)
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Looking for a taste of Vietnam street food without leaving home? Try this simple yet delicious crispy fried quail recipe. Brushed with melted butter, this savory and authentic dish is sure to delight.
- 6 quails
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Chinese Five Spice Powder
- 2 teaspoons Shaoxing cooking wine
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 small shallot (minced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Thai chili peppers (optional; sliced thin)
- Vietnamese coriander (Rau Răm)
- Pickled daikon and carrots (Đồ Chua)
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Vietnamese Water Spinach and Pork Noodle Soup (Canh Bún)
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A traditional Northern Vietnamese noodle soup similar to Bún Riêu, made with thick rice vermicelli noodles in a tomato and pork-based broth, served with water spinach (rau muống). It is much simpler, easier to prepare, and requires fewer accompaniments than Bún Riêu. There is no need to wait for the weekend to prepare this noodle soup. Canh Bún comes together in about an hour and a half.
- 4 quarts water
- 4 lbs pork neckbones or pork shank bones (can sub with chicken bones)
- 3 large shallots (peel and leave whole for the stock, can sub with a large yellow onion)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 lb ripe red tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon whole annatto seeds
- 2 tablespoons finely minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
- 10 oz package fried tofu
- 2 tablespoons fine ground sea salt
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon MSG (optional but highly recommended)
- 1 1/2 lbs thick round rice vermicelli noodles
- 1 bunch water spinach/morning glory (rau muong)
- Pork paste or fish paste
- Red chilies, garlic chives, lime, mam ruoc or mam tom
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An Even Simpler Instant Pot Beef Pho Recipe with Store-Bought Soup Base
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A super simplified Instant Pot Vietnamese beef noodle soup with just three essential ingredients: meaty bones, aromatics, and a store-bought soup base. This pressure cooker version delivers the authentic taste of a Vietnamese pho restaurant to your home that cooks up in one hour.
- 5 lbs beef chuck short ribs
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3-inch ginger
- Quoc Viet Beef Soup Base
- 2 lbs rice noodles
- Green onions (thinly sliced)
- Lime wedges
- Ground black pepper
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Vietnamese Macaroni Pork Rib Soup (Súp Nui)
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An easy kid-friendly meal with tender pork ribs, soft macaroni, and hearty vegetables in a light broth.
- 2 lbs pork spare ribs
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 small carrots (10 oz)
- 1 medium potato (10 oz)
- Half small head cauliflower (10 oz)
- 3 quarts water
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder or mushroom seasoning powder
- 7 oz dried wheat or rice macaroni
- 15 oz can quail eggs (about 20 eggs)
- Thinly sliced green onions
- Lime (cut into wedges)
- Fried shallots
- Ground black pepper
- Chili oil
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Vietnamese Chicken Soup with Glass Noodles (Mien Ga)
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A comforting noodle soup with silky mung bean noodles in a flavorful chicken broth. Perfect for a cozy, light meal at home.
- 3 lbs whole chicken
- 8 shallots or 1 large yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 2-inch fresh ginger
- 2 quarts water
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon MSG
- 20 grams rock sugar
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 10 oz dried bean thread mung bean noodles
- Fresh cilantro
- Fried shallots
- Ground black pepper
- Lime wedges
- Chili peppers
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