Vegetarian Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles)
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A classic Japanese stir-fried noodle dish in a sweet and savory sauce. This is a vegetarian version with plenty of fresh vegetables. Add fried tofu for additional protein.
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing cooking wine (optional)
- ½ cup vegetable broth or water
- 1½ lbs pre-steamed yakisoba noodles (usually in vacuumed-sealed bags)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ head cabbage
- 5 shiitake mushrooms
- 3 green onions
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper or 1 small carrot
- 1 small yellow onion
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Vietnamese Baked Honeycomb Pandan Cake (Bánh Bò Nướng Trứng Rễ Tre Lá Dứa)
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A delicious Vietnamese baked honeycomb cake that is light, springy, and airy with a burst of pandan and coconut flavors.
- 5 large pandan leaves
- 100 mL cup water (about ⅓ cup)
- ¼ tsp pandan extract paste (for additional color)
- 100 mL coconut milk (about ⅓ cup)
- 100 mL heavy whipping cream (about ⅓ cup)
- 8 whole eggs
- 280 g granulated white sugar (about 1⅓ cups)
- 310 g tapioca starch (about 2½ cups)
- 20 g rice flour (about 3 tablespoons)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted melted butter
- 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
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Easy Pan-Fried Tofu & Eggs (Đậu Hũ Trứng Chiên)
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It’s a great source of protein without all the fuss. If you are new to tofu, this is the recipe to convert you. To make it more scrumptious, I serve mine with a sweet and savory soy dipping sauce.
- 1 package firm tofu (16 oz)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 scallion (slice thinly; separate whites and greens)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Soy dipping sauce
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Air Fryer Miso Soy Garlic Salmon Bites
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A quick air fryer salmon recipe. No marinating needed—just coat the salmon in a savory miso, garlic, honey and soy sauce mix, then air fry. Ready in less than 15 minutes.
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (fresh is best)
- Neutral cooking oil or cooking spray
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Vietnamese Shrimp Egg Roll Appetizer (Cha Gio Cuon Tom)
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A super simple Vietnamese appetizer. Whole shrimp, simply marinated then rolled in egg wrappers and deep-fried. It's fancy. It's delicious, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
- 1 lb headless shrimp (peel, devein and leave tails on to make a “handle”)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 1-lb package spring roll/lumpia/egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Bottled sweet chili dipping sauce or make your own
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Honey Tamarind Chicken Wings (Ga Rang Me Mat Ong)
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Crispy fried chicken wings in a sweet, tangy tamarind and honey sauce. Crunchy, savory, sour, and sweet—it's a perfect appetizer!
- 3 lbs chicken wings
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2/3 cup corn starch
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 teaspoon corn starch dissolved in 4 tablespoons water (corn starch slurry)
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon tamarind powder or 50 grams tamarind pulp
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Vietnamese Shrimp and Pork Egg Rolls (Cha Gio Tom Thit)
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The holidays mean good food, and these crispy pork and shrimp egg rolls are one of my favorite party dishes. Bring a basket, and you’ll be a hit! This recipe makes 28 egg rolls.
- 2 lbs shrimp (size 21/25)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 8 oz ground pork
- 1 green onion (slice thin)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 1-lb package egg roll/lumpia/spring roll wrappers
- Oil for deep frying
- Bottled sweet chili dipping sauce or make your own
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Crispy Whole Shrimp Appetizer with Netted Rice Paper Wrapper
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Crunchy shrimp appetizer wrapped in delicate rice paper and fried to perfection. Whole, tail-on large shrimp simply marinated and wrapped for a quick and tasty appetizer.
- 1 lb headless large shrimp (size 21/25, peeled, deveined with tails)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 packet netted rice paper wrapper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Bottled sweet chili dipping sauce or make your own (optional)
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Crispy Salt and Pepper Boneless Pork (Thịt Heo Rang Muối Tiêu)
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Crunchy and flavorful, these tender pork bites are marinated in a savory blend of seasonings, deep-fried to golden perfection, and then tossed with fragrant garlic, shallots, and colorful peppers. Perfect as an appetizer or add to rice or noodles for a more filling meal.
- 1 lb pork shoulder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup water
- 1½ teaspoons sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing cooking wine
- 1 whole egg
- ¾ cup corn starch
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- 1 tablespoon garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon shallots (cut into thin wedges)
- ½ cup diced multicolor jalapeños (spicy) or bell/sweet peppers (non-spicy)
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Vietnamese Baked Crab & Shrimp Toast (Bánh Mì Nướng Cua Tôm)
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Looking for a quick and tasty appetizer for the holidays or any occasion? This Vietnamese shrimp and crab toast is your answer. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s guaranteed to win hearts (and stomachs) fast.
- 2 long French baguettes
- 1 lb shrimp (any size)
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat
- 2 green onions/scallions (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup kewpie mayo
- Sriracha chili sauce (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese (divided)
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