Vietnamese Young Jackfruit & Shrimp Salad (Goi Mit Non Tom)
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A refreshing and popular Vietnamese salad featuring young jackfruit and shrimp, dressed in a tangy fish sauce dressing.
- 2 20-oz cans young jackfruit (Mit Non)
- 3/4 lb raw deveined, headless, shell-on shrimp (21-25 size preferred)
- Vietnamese fish sauce dipping sauce (Nuoc Mam Cham)
- 1 cup raw peanuts without skins
- 1 bunch Vietnamese coriander/mint (Rau Ram)
- Fried shallots
- Fried garlic
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Vietnamese Squid Salad (Goi Muc)
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Vietnamese Squid or Calamari Salad (Goi Muc) is a refreshing appetizer perfect alongside any meal. Tossed with a sweet, salty, sour, and spicy fish sauce dressing, this light dish is packed with crunchy veggies and fresh herbs. The addition of fried garlic gives it an extra layer of flavor and texture.
- 1/2 lb squid (tentancles and/or rings)
- 1 knob ginger (unpeel, smash)
- 2 cups pickled daikon and carrot
- 2 cups thinly sliced cucumber (remove seeds)
- 1 cup mint leaves or Vietnamese mint/coriander (rau ram) leaves
- 1/4 cup sliced white/yellow onions (soak in cold water for 10 minutes then drain)
- Shrimp or sesame crackers (optional; place in microwave until puffy)
- 2 tablespoons fried garlic
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Thai chili peppers (optional)
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Vietnamese Green Mango Calamari Salad (Goi Xoai Xanh Muc)
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A delicious and refreshing green mango and calamari salad that's full of contrasting yet complementing Southeast Asian flavors and textures. Enjoy this salad with a classic fish sauce dressing.
- 1 lb calamari
- 1 shallot (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 2-inch ginger (unpeeled and thinly sliced)
- 2 lbs green mango
- Toasted unsalted peanuts (coarsely chopped)
- Fried shallots
- Vietnamese coriander (rau răm)
- Shrimp chips (bánh phồng tôm)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup hot water
- ⅓ cup fish sauce
- 1½ tablespoons lime juice
- ½ cup coconut soda (Coco Rico brand)
- 2 Thai chili peppers (thinly sliced)
- 2 large garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
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Vietnamese Shrimp Salad (Goi Tom)
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Now that Spring has sprung, it is time for a light and refreshing dish. One of my favorite dishes in this warm weather is Vietnamese Shrimp Salad (Goi Tom).
- 10 large shrimp
- 1 head of celery
- 1 small English cucumber
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 cup of Vietnamese Coriander leaves
- 1 cup peanuts
- 2 cups pickled daikons and carrots
- 1 lemon; juiced
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
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Salted Cream Top for Tea and Coffee (Kem Muối)
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Get your barista mode on with velvety, savory-sweet foam perfect for topping iced coffee or milk tea. This comes together in minutes and adds a rich and salty finish to your favorite drinks.
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (4 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons milk of choice (I’m using whole milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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Vietnamese Five-Spice Fried Chicken Wings (Cánh Gà Chiên Ngũ Vị Hương)
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Looking for a dish to bring to a party? Try this incredibly delicious five-spice fried chicken recipe. It's easy to prepare and cooks quickly. Whip up a batch and be a hero.
- 2 lbs party wings (flats and drumettes)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 egg (beaten)
- ½ cup corn starch
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
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Vietnamese Dried Longan Iced Tea (Chè / Nước Nhãn Nhục)
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This is the kind of refreshment that slaps. This classic Vietnamese sweet drink stars plump dried longans, jujubes, and goji berries over crushed ice. Thanks to the assorted dried fruit, it’s basically a healthy dessert/drink!
- 1 cup dried longans
- 1 cup dried jujubes
- 1/4 cup dried goji berries
- 2 1/2 quarts (10 cups) water
- 120g rock sugar (about 1 cup small cubes)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 fresh pandan leaves (optional, tie into a knot)
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Easy Rice Cooker Porridge / Congee (Vietnamese Cháo)
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A genuinely effortless meal in a rice cooker for a quick taste of home. Whether it is to prepare my son for college living or for anyone needing a low-effort dinner, just drop the ingredients in and press a button! Enjoy it simply or add a few extras for a heartier meal.
- 1/2 cup long grain rice
- 5 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt (I’m using fine ground sea salt)
- 1 teaspoon bouillon powder (I’m using mushroom seasoning powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Thinly sliced green onions and/or cilantro or a drizzle of sesame oil (optional)
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Vietnamese Iced Dessert Drink with Seaweed, Lotus Seeds, Jujubes, Longans and Pearl Barley (Che Sam Bo Luong)
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A refreshing Vietnamese iced dessert drink made with red jujubes, seaweed, longans, lotus seeds, and pearl barley. Scoop the ingredients into a glass and top with ice for a perfect summer treat.
- 5 oz dried lotus seeds (Hat Sen)
- 5 oz dried pearl barley (Bo Bo)
- 2 cups thinly sliced dried seaweed/kelp (Rong Bien)
- 5 oz dried longans (Nhan Nhuc)
- 2 cups dried red jujubes/dates (Tao Do)
- 14 cups water (divided)
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, palm sugar or rock sugar
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Vietnamese Braised Pork Belly & Eggs with Coca Cola / Coke Soda (Thịt Kho Tàu Coca Cola)
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A beloved Vietnamese dish of braised pork belly and eggs. This version uses Coca-Cola to add sweetness, flavor, and rich color to the caramelized pork and eggs. It’s a simple twist that delivers the same delicious, traditional results.
- 2 lbs skin-on pork belly
- 1 shallot (peel and mince finely)
- 3 cloves garlic (peel and mince finely)
- 4 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
- 1 can Coca Cola (12 fl oz; 1.5 cups)
- 4.5 cups water
- 8 peeled hard boiled eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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