Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Beef Spring Rolls (Thịt Bò Nướng Cuốn Bánh Tráng)
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A Vietnamese beef spring roll, featuring seared lemongrass-marinated beef, fresh vegetables, and herbs, served with either pungent fermented anchovy sauce or traditional fish sauce.
- 2 lbs beef (beef chuck, tenderloin, ribeye, sirloin, or center round)
- ⅓ cup lemongrass (minced)
- 4 garlic cloves (peel and finely chop)
- 1 yellow onion (peel and cut into thin wedges)
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 stick butter (4 oz)
- 1 package large rice paper
- Cucumbers (slice into long strips)
- Pineapples (slice into long strips)
- Leafy lettuce and herbs
- Vietnamese Fermented Anchovy Dipping Sauce (Mắm Nêm)
- Vietnamese Fish Sauce Dipping Sauce (Nước Mắm Chấm)
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Vietnamese Grilled Pork Sausage (Nem Nuong)
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A widely popular street food in Vietnam, these springy Vietnamese pork sausage is flavored with garlic and fish sauce. Grill them on skewers over charcoal for that authentic smoky flavor or bake them in the oven for convenience.
- 2½ lbs fatty ground pork (partially frozen)
- 5 oz pork fat trimmings (cut into small cubes; partially frozen)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fish sauce
- 1 head garlic (peel cloves and chop roughly)
- 1 large shallot (peel and chop roughly)
- 1 tablespoon roasted rice powder
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 packet Alsa baking powder
- ¼ cup Tusino nem nuong curing powder
- 1 cup ice
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Bánh Flan (Vietnamese Crème Caramel)
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Light, silky custard topped with rich caramel, this Vietnamese-style flan is made with simple ingredients and whole eggs for a soft, delicate texture. It’s baked in the oven using a bain-marie (water bath), but it can also be steamed if you prefer.
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (72g)
- 2 tablespoons water (28g)
- 4 large whole eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar (112g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (1/8 teaspoon)
- 2 cups milk (I’m using half evaporated milk and half whole milk)
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Easy Vietnamese Crispy Fried Chicken Wing (Restaurant Copycat - Ga Chien Gion)
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This fried chicken recipe is my go-to to quickly satisfy the family without fuss. This recipe uses a ready made batter and seasoning mix that I'm convinced Vietnamese restaurants use as well. Easy, crunchy , and delicious - everything you need in fried chicken.
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 teaspoon First Street Seasoned Salt (or your choice of seasoning salt)
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- ½ cup Mr. Hung Fried Chicken Batter Mix (or your choice of fried batter mix)
- ⅓ cup water
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
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Soft S’mores Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Graham Cracker Base
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Love marshmallows and chocolate? These s’mores cookies have it all: graham cracker bases, melty chocolate, and toasted marshmallows on top, plus extra marshmallows baked into the soft, chewy dough. This easy recipe makes 12 large, bakery-style cookies, perfect for a quick dessert, holiday cookie boxes, or a sweet treat anytime.
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose or bread flour (250g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda(6g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (1g)
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder (6g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted softened butter (1 stick, 112g)
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar (55g, packed)
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar (52g)
- 1 large egg (47g)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (8g)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (plus optional 1/4 cup more for decorations)
- 6 honey graham cracker sheets (almost one sleeve)
- 1 Hersey chocolate bar (12 pieces)
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Lemongrass Prime Rib Roast with Asian-Style Au Jus Sauce
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Impress your friends and family with this herby and citrusy lemongrass prime rib roast. Great for the holidays or just because! Serve it with the optional Asian-style au jus for an extra layer of flavor.
- 5 lbs prime rib roast (boneless)
- 3 1/2 teaspoons fine ground sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 8 large lemongrass stalks or 1 cup minced lemongrass
- 1/3 cup olive oil or 1 stick/8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion (peel and halve)
- 1 head garlic (about 10-12 large cloves)
- 1 cup pan drippings (or a combination of pan drippings and water or just beef stock)
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon fine ground sea salt (or to taste)
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House Mayo/Butter (Bơ) for Vietnamese Sandwich Bánh Mì
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No Vietnamese sandwich, or bánh mì, is complete without its rich yellow smear of Vietnamese-style mayo. This recipe makes about ¾ cup mayo.
- ½ cup vegetable oil (see notes below)
- 1 large shallot (peel and slice into wedges)
- 2 large cloves garlic (peel and lightly smash)
- 3 egg yolks (room temperature)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon rendered pork/chicken fat (optional)
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Vietnamese Crab and Asparagus Soup (Sup Mang Cua)
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A simple, elegant egg-drop soup often served at weddings. It's easy to make at home and perfect for a cold winter day.
- 5 cups stock (beef/pork/chicken/vegetable)
- ½ cup lump crab meat
- 10 hardboiled quail eggs
- 2 beaten egg whites
- 12 oz white or green asparagus (see notes)
- 3 tablespoons tapioca flour
- 4 tablespoons room temperature water
- Thinly sliced cilantro or green onions
- Ground white pepper (can substitute with ground black pepper)
- Sesame oil
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Vietnamese Boiled Peanuts (Đậu Phộng Luộc)
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A simple, comforting snack made with raw peanuts, salt, and water. This Instant Pot version gives you soft, salty boiled peanuts in just 1½ hours instead of hours on the stovetop. Also includes stovetop and slow cooker instructions.
Copycat Recipe: Boiling Crab Shrimp
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Love the flavors of Boiling Crab? Now you can recreate their famous shrimp at home!
- 2 lbs large shrimp with head, tail and unpeeled (size 21/25)
- 3 tablespoons freshly minced garlic
- 1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika (non spicy) or cayenne (spicy)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
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