Slow Cooker Mexican Pork Carnitas
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This pork carnitas recipe is made in a slow cooker for juicy, tender and flavorful Mexican pulled pork.
- 3 lbs pork shoulder/butt (trim off excess fat)
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 small onion (slice)
- 3 garlic cloves (peel and smash)
- 1 bay leaf
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Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass & Five-Spice Pork Chop Recipe (Sườn Nướng)
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A sweet and savory Vietnamese grilled pork chops, flavored with lemongrass and five-spice. They're the star of Vietnamese broken rice plates, Cơm Tấm.
- 2 lbs bone-in pork chops (flatten thin)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon chicken or mushroom bouillon powder
- 2 teaspoons five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- Scallion oil (for garnish, optional)
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Vietnamese Pan-Fried Lemongrass Pork Chops (Suon Heo Chien Sa)
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The perfect balance of sweet and savory with the amazing aroma of lemongrass, these pan-fried pork chops cook up quickly on the stove-top. Serve with steamed rice and a side of fresh vegetables for the perfect weeknight meal.
- 2 lbs bone-in pork chops (no more than ⅓ inch thick)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup minced lemongrass
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Oil for frying
- ⅓ cup corn starch
- Scallion oil
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Vietnamese Silken Tofu in Ginger Syrup Dessert (Tau Hu Nuoc Duong)
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A light and delicate Vietnamese/Chinese dessert. You may have seen this dessert as one of the many offerings at Dim Sum or as a popular street food in Vietnam.
- 1 cup dried soy beans
- 10 cups water (half for soaking and other half for cooking)
- 1/2 teaspoon Glucono Delta Lactone
- Small bunch Pandan leaves or clear Pandan extract (optional)
- Pinch salt
- 1 knob of ginger (about 30 grams, peel and thinly slice)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Large mesh bag for straining soy milk
- Blender (preferably a high-powered Vitamix)
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Chinese Fried Breadstick (Youtiao/Gio Chao Quay)
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Giò Cháo Quẩy, Vietnam's equivalent to youtiao, a crispy, golden-fried breadstick. It's crunchy on the outside and airy on the inside. Enjoy on its own or with porridge or beef noodle soup.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted soften butter
- ½ cup water + 1 tablespoon water
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Quick Kid-Friendly Vietnamese Pan-Fried Ground Pork Patties
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Simple pan-fried Vietnamese pork patties that are perfect for kids. No bones. No toughness. Nothing but tender meat with great Asian flavors.
- 1 lb fatty ground pork
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 shallot (minced)
- 4 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono)
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Lightly tossed in a flavorful soy sauce dressing, this refreshing cucumber salad takes only five minutes to prepare. Enjoy its crisp freshness as a healthy and tasty side dish or an appetizer on its own.
- 1 lb Japanese, Persian or English cucumbers
- ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
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Fried Banana Spring Roll with Coconut Caramel Sauce (Chuoi Chien)
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Crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside, these banana-filled spring rolls are perfectly complemented by a rich, creamy coconut caramel sauce.
- 4 regular bananas (cut into halves) or 8 Ladyfinger bananas
- 8 large spring roll wrappers
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (if unsweetened, mix with 1 teaspoon granulated sugar)
- 1 egg yolk (mix with a fork in a bowl)
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Pinch salt
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Vietnamese Fried Sesame Balls with Sweet Mung Bean Filling (Bánh Cam | Bánh Rán)
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A crispy, deep-fried Vietnamese glutinous rice ball with a sesame crust and sweet mung bean filling. Crunchy, chewy, and lightly sweet, it's perfect as a snack or quick breakfast treat.
- 1½ cups dried peeled split mung beans
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 bag glutinous rice flour (16 oz)
- 3 tablespoons rice flour
- ⅓ cup potato starch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ cups hot water
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and more for deep-frying
- 1 cup sesame seeds
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Easy Instant Pot Vietnamese Yogurt (Sữa Chua/Da Ua)
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Made with sweetened condensed milk, Vietnamese yogurt is the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavor. It's a childhood favorite that can be enjoyed plain, in an iced drink, or frozen as a popsicle. And now, you can easily make it at home with an Instant Pot.
- 2½ cups whole milk
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh plain yogurt (culture starter)
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