Vietnamese Homemade Pork Stock/Broth (Nuoc Leo Suon Heo)
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In Vietnamese home cooking, bones are cleaned before making stock to keep it clear. This is done by rubbing with salt and rinsing or by parboiling in salted water to remove impurities and ensure a clear, prized stock.
- 2 lbs pork bones (neckbones, marrow bones and/or spareribs)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 liters water
- 10 oz daikon (peel and slice into small chunks)
- 10 oz yellow onion (peel; leave whole)
- 1/2 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG (optional)
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How to Make Vietnamese Chicken Stock
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Turn chicken meat, bones, and other simple ingredients into a delicious Vietnamese chicken stock. This stock is great for Vietnamese and other Asian dishes. This recipe makes about 3 quarts of stock.
- 1 whole small chicken (or a combination of bones and meats about 4 lbs total)
- 2 large yellow onions
- 3-inch piece ginger
- 3 green onions (optional)
- 1 small daikon (optional, about 1 lb)
- 4 quarts water
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Vietnamese Opo Squash & Dried Shrimp Soup (Canh Bầu Tôm Khô)
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A delicious side soup of opo squash and dried shrimp for a quick side soup to steamed rice.
- 1 medium opo squash (peel, remove seeds if harden, and cut into matchsticks, about 1 lb flesh)
- 1 cup salted dried shrimp (soak in warm water for 5 minutes, rinse then drain dry)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic (mince)
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG (optional)
- 1-2 green onions or 1/4 cup cilantro (thinly sliced)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Vietnamese Chicken Soup with Bamboo Shoots (Canh Gà Nấu Măng)
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Looking for a soup dish to go with a traditional Vietnamese family meal? Here is warm and comforting chicken soup with crunchy bamboo shoots. A simple and easy recipe to have alongside steamed rice.
- 12 oz chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb bamboo shoots (canned or semi-fresh bamboo in vacuumed sealed bags)
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 green onions (thinly sliced; whites and greens separated)
- ⅛ teaspoon (pinch) ground black pepper
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Easy Chinese-Style Soy Sauce Braised Pork Ribs
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A recipe for tender, bite-size pieces of pork ribs coated in a sweet and savory sticky glaze. This simple and hassle-free recipe requires no marinating or complex steps. Just toss all the ingredients together, add a splash of water, and cover to braise.
- 1½ lbs pork spare ribs
- 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing cooking wine
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
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The Best Matcha White Chocolate Cookies (Small Batch Recipe)
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The perfect blend of earthy green tea and sweet chocolate. Soft, chewy, and incredibly easy to make, this easy recipe for white chocolate matcha cookies will quickly become your new favorite treat.
- 1/2 cup (115 grams or 1 stick) unsalted or salted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (12 grams) matcha powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) salt (1/4 teaspoon if using salted butter)
- 1/2 heaping cup (about 95 grams) white chocolate chips
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Bánh Khọt Chà Bông (Vietnamese Mini Savory Pancakes with Meat Floss)
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Quick and easy crispy Vietnamese mini savory pancakes topped with meat floss. Unlike my other version that uses fresh shrimp, this one uses a Vietnamese dried shredded protein (cha bong). You can use pork, shrimp, or even fish floss. Buy it at an Asian market or make it ahead at home. Floss recipe also included.
- 1 cup (123g) regular rice flour (not glutinous)
- 1 tablespoon corn starch (9g)
- 1 cup (236g) water (can sub with Coco Rico coconut soda or club soda)
- 200 ml (200g) coconut milk (about 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (optional or 1/2 teaspoon salt total)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 green onions (can sub with garlic chives, thinly sliced, about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup (42g) salted Vietnamese meat floss (cha bong)
- Neutral oil for frying (about 1/3 cup total)
- Lettuce and fresh Vietnamese herbs
- Vietnamese dipping sauce (Nuoc Cham)
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Vietnamese Pickled Daikon and Carrots for Bánh Mì (Đồ Chua)
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A Vietnamese sandwich (Banh Mi) is incomplete. This easy recipe adds a sweet, tangy crunch perfect for sandwiches, Vietnamese salads, and grilled meats.
- 1 1/2 lbs thinly sliced daikon (1 large daikon)
- 1/2 lb thinly sliced carrot (1 medium carrot)
- 1 tablespoon fine ground sea salt
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
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How to Make Sushi Rice in a Rice Cooker
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Follow these simple steps to create perfectly fluffy and fragrant sushi rice, ideal for all your sushi-making adventures. This recipe makes about 4 cups of cooked rice, perfect for about 6 servings of sushi.
- 1 1/2 cups sushi rice (or 2 rice cooker cups, I’m using Nishiki medium grain)
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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Vietnamese Savory Mini Pancakes (Banh Khot)
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Banh Khot is the bite-size and simpler version of Banh Xeo. Both are wrapped in leafy greens and dipped in a sweet chili sauce. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this is a delicious appetizer that's not only fun to make but also fun to say. This recipe makes 14.
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 cup water
- 200 mL coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 14 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon (pinch) ground black pepper
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- Leafy lettuce and Vietnamese herbs
- Neutral oil or shallot oil
- Vietnamese sweet chili dipping sauce
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