Crispy Vietnamese Oven-Roasted Pork Belly (Heo Quay)
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An easy crispy roasted pork belly recipe using the oven with simple pantry ingredients. Enjoy perfectly puffy and crispy crackling with juicy and tender meat.
- 3 lbs skin-on pork belly
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1-inch ginger (unpeeled, cut into thin coins)
- 1 small shallot (peeled, cut into thick wedges)
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Crispy Roasted Pork Belly (Thit Heo Quay)
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This oven-roasted pork belly is surprisingly easy to make at home. This recipe will yield a juicy interior with a crispy crackling skin. It’s a taste of Chinatown without ever having to leave the house.
- 3 lbs pork belly
- 1-inch ginger (unpeeled, cut into thin coins)
- 2 scallions/green onions
- 1 large shallot (peel, slice into thin wedges)
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- 2 teaspoons Shaoxing cooking wine
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
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Quick and Delicious Chicken Udon
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This chicken udon is everything you want in a weeknight meal, flavorful and ready in about 30 minutes. Chewy noodles, a light broth, and tender chicken come together in one comforting bowl.
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 lbs chicken thighs (cut into large chunks)
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 small yellow onion (cut into small chunks)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1-inch ginger (unpeeled, cut into thick coins)
- 2.5 quarts water (10 cups)
- 1 tablespoon hondashi powder
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2.75 lbs frozen udon
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Thinly sliced green onions
- Bok choy/choy sum
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Winter Melon Tea with Basil Seed (Trà Bí Đao Hột É)
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A refreshing Vietnamese iced drink made with sweet winter melon tea and basil seeds. This recipe uses a convenient store-bought winter melon tea brick for quick and easy preparation at home.
- 1/3 preserved winter melon brick/concentrate (about 165g)
- 2 quarts water
- 1 heaping tablespoon basil seeds (about 15g)
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Vietnamese Salmon Spring Rolls (Cá Hồi Cuốn Bánh Tráng)
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Asian-style marinated salmon wrapped in rice paper with fresh vegetables and herbs. Perfect for a DIY dinner night, a light summer meal, or a refreshing appetizer.
- 1 1/2 lbs salmon
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoons minced fresh garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Vietnamese scallion oil (use half recipe)
- 1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
- Fried shallots (hành phi)
- 1 package medium rice noodles or thin noodle sheets (banh hoi)
- Vietnamese peanut dipping sauce
- 1 package round rice paper
- Vegetables (lettuce, cucumber, etc), pickles and herbs
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Pan-Fried Soy Sauce Noodles (Mi Xao Xi Dau)
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Here is a quick and easy noodle recipe that is incredibly versatile. Make it a full meal by adding your favorite protein.
- 15 oz pan fry egg noodles (Wyzen brand)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon shaoxing cooking wine (optional)
- 5 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small yellow onion (cut into wedges)
- 1 bag bean sprouts (about 1 lb)
- 1 bunch garlic chives (about 1 lb; cut into 2-inch pieces)
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Crispy Roast Pork Belly with Air Fryer
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A super simple crispy roast pork recipe using an air fryer. No long list of ingredients. No long list of instructions. None of the added work, yet still perfectly puffy and crispy crackling with juicy and tender meat.
- 1 1/2 lbs skin-on pork belly
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Vietnamese Braised Pork Spare Ribs & Quail Eggs (Sườn Rim Trứng Cút)
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Tender, sweet-and-savory pork ribs with hard-boiled quail eggs that's perfect with a bowl of hot steamed rice.
- 2 lbs pork spare ribs
- 20 fresh quail eggs
- 1 small shallot (finely diced)
- 3 large cloves (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon caramel cooking syrup (see notes below)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 green onion (thinly sliced, whites and greens separated)
- Red chilies (optional)
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Vietnamese Coffee Brownies with Sweetened Condensed Milk
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Vietnamese coffee brownies topped with streaks of sweetened condensed milk. Easy to make and impossible to resist, this recipe includes instructions for a crackly top, fudgy center, or cakey texture. The choice is yours.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (218g) granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (174g/1.5 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (150g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 pack (16g) G7 Vietnamese instant coffee
- Sweetened condensed milk (for drizzle, about 1 tablespoon)
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Filipino Vinegar Soy Dipping Sauce
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Tangy, savory, and refreshing, this Filipino vinegar soy sawsawan is a must-try. Pair it with crispy pork belly to cut through the richness, or enjoy it with fried tofu or eggs.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (Datu Puti brand preferred)
- 3 tablespoons cane vinegar (Datu Puti brand preferred)
- 2 tablespoons granulated cane sugar
- 1/2 cup finely diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup finely diced shallots
- 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
- 3 red chili peppers (thinly sliced)
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