Simple No Cook Soy Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham Xi Dau)
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A simple soy dipping sauce recipe that requires no cooking. It pairs nicely with pot stickers (dumplings), wontons, blanched vegetables and steamed/fried fish.
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 red Thai chili pepper (slice thin; optional)
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Quick & Easy Vietnamese Caramelized Ground Pork Rice Bowls
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A quick and delicious caramelized ground pork recipe served with fresh vegetables and rice for an easy meal.
- 1 lb ground pork (may substitute with other ground meat such as chicken, turkey or beef)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (coconut oil recommended)
- 1/2 yellow/white onion (dice; about 1/2 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves (mince)
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons chicken or mushroom bouillon powder
- 1 green onion (optional; slice thin)
- Steamed rice
- Sliced vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, kimchi, and/or other pickled vegetables)
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Shrimp Fried Rice (Cơm Chiên Tôm)
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Fried rice is a childhood favorite and a first cooking lesson for many. This shrimp fried rice recipe comes together quickly with leftover ingredients.
- 4 tablespoons neutral oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 12 oz shrimp (size 21/25; peel and devein)
- 2 oz frozen peas and carrots
- 2 whole eggs (beaten)
- 1 lb day-old cold rice
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ½ teaspoon granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon chicken or mushroom bouillon powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
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Crispy Pan-Fried Red Tilapia Fish Recipe (Cá Diêu Hồng Chiên Giòn)
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A super easy and delicious fried fish recipe using everyday seasonings from the pantry. Generously rub it down with the seasonings and it goes straight into the wok.
- 1 1/2 lbs whole red tilapia fish (1 large fish or two small ones; can substitute with other white flesh fish)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon mushroom or chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black or white pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil
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Mongolian Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers
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No need for takeout. Whip up tender and velvety Mongolian beef at home in 20 minutes! Add bell peppers or any vegetables of your choice. Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- 1 lb beef (flank, strip, or sirloin steak)
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 beaten egg
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 small yellow onion (peel, cut into large wedges)
- 1-inch ginger (peel, cut into thin strips)
- Dried red chili peppers (optional)
- 4 green onions (slice into 2” pieces)
- 2 cloves garlic (peel, thinly slice)
- 3 bell peppers (deseed and cut into bite-size pieces)
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General Tso's Chicken
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Looking for a popular Chinese-American take-out dish that you can quickly whip up at home instead? Well, here you go! This popular recipe features small chunks of tender, deep-fried chicken coated in a sweet and optional spicy sauce.
- 1 lb chicken thighs (skinless, boneless)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- ¼ cup corn starch
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili paste or sauce of your choice (optional; I like to use Sambal Oelek)
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds
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Air Fried Char Siu Chicken Wings (Canh Ga Xa Xiu)
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A quick and tasty Chinese barbecue chicken wings recipe using an air fryer. These chicken wings have a sweet and savory sticky glaze outside, and tender and flavorful inside. Enjoy the wonderful flavor of char siu in chicken form!
- 2½ lbs party wings (chicken wings cut into segments without the tip)
- 3 tablespoons NOH Chinese Barbecue Char Siu Seasoning Mix
- ½ teaspoon Chinese Five Spice Powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon hot water
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Vietnamese Pork Spare Rib Soup with Chayote (Canh Suon Nau Su Su)
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This authentic and flavorful Vietnamese soup brings together tender pork ribs and the delicate, naturally sweet taste of chayote squash. A classic light and clear broth to eat with steamed rice in a traditional Vietnamese family-style meal.
- 1 lb pork spare ribs
- 2 medium chayote squash
- 1 shallot
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4-6 green onions
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1-½ quarts water
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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Vietnamese Sizzling Steak and Eggs (Bò Né)
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A delicious and popular Vietnamese steak and egg breakfast. Enjoy with a warm baguette for scooping up every bite.
- 1 lb beef steak (tenderloin, sirloin, top loin, or flank)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 2 large garlic cloves (peel and finely chop)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- Yellow onion (peel and cut into thin wedges)
- 2 large tomatoes (cut into thick wedges)
- 4 eggs
- 4 small Bánh Mì Vietnamese Baguette
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Vietnamese Shredded Pork Skin (Bì Heo)
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A delicious combination of thin strands of pork skin and marinated pork meat, coated with the signature flavor and aroma of roasted rice powder. Enjoy the nutty flavor and texture of Bi Heo with broken rice dishes (com tam), noodle soups, and spring rolls.
- 1 lb pork shoulder (see notes below)
- 2 teaspoons minced shallot
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated cane sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 7 oz cooked shredded pork skin (1 bag)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ cup coconut water or plain water
- 2 tablespoons fried garlic
- 3 tablespoons roasted rice powder (see notes below)
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