Chinese Takeout Recipe: Honey Walnut Shrimp (Tôm Chiên Giòn Mật Ong)
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A widely popular Chinese-American takeout dish. It's crunchy succulent shrimp dressed in a creamy honey-mayo sauce, topped with caramelized walnuts.
- 1 lb medium shrimp (size 21-25; peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 ground black or white pepper
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 4 egg whites
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- Oil for deep-frying
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
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Fried Rice with Chinese Sausage (Com Chien Lap Xuong)
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Fluffy fried rice with sweet Chinese sausage that comes together in less than 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and an easy meal that’s sure to please both adults and kids.
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 3 Chinese sausages (slice thin)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 6 cups day-old rice
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder or mushroom seasoning powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 green onions (optional; slice thin)
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Soy Sauce Whole Roast Chicken (Ga Nuong Xi Dau)
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An Asian-style rotisserie chicken made with a soy sauce or Maggi seasoning sauce base.
- 1 whole chicken
- 4 tablespoons Maggi seasoning sauce or light soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Chinese Five Spice Powder
- 4 tablespoons shallots (finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (finely minced)
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Spam Fried Rice with Oyster Sauce (Cơm Chiên Spam Dầu Hào)
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Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something comforting and easy. Simply seasoned and everything comes together in 15 minutes.
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil (divided)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced, about 1 tablespoon)
- 5 ounces Spam (slice into small cubes)
- 1 cup peas and carrots (frozen)
- 3 cups day-old cold rice
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
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Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Ca Phe Sua Da)
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A popular Vietnamese iced coffee made with dark-roasted beans and sweetened condensed milk, served over ice for a perfectly refreshing caffeinated drink.
- 2 heaping tablespoons Arabica and/or Robusta coffee ground
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- Hot water
- 1 cup ice cubes
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Vietnamese Pork & Shrimp Dumplings (Pot Stickers)
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Enjoy restaurant-quality pork dumplings (pot stickers) at home with this easy recipe! Juicy pork filling wrapped in crispy, pan-fried dumplings that are perfect for dipping in a tangy soy sauce.
- 12 oz ground pork shoulder/butt
- 1/2 cup dried shrimp (soak in warm water for 5 minutes. Drain then mince)
- 3 bok choy stalks (mince; you can also substitute with 1-1/2 cups minced bamboo shoots)
- 2 green onions (mince)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 package (14 oz) pot sticker wrappers (also known as gyoza wrappers)
- 1 beaten egg to seal pot stickers
- 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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Grilled Vietnamese Bread with Salt & Chili (Banh Mi Nuong Muoi Ot)
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This street food is popular among young people in Vietnam. Young foodies line up for the flavorful fusion of American and Vietnamese flavors. It's simple, delicious, and perfect for a hangover!
- 2 teaspoons granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 tablespoon ground red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce’
- Scallion Oil
- 3 small loaves French baguettes
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- Cooked hot dogs (cut into strips)
- Dried pork/chicken floss
- Kewpie mayo
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Vietnamese Fried Fish with Tomato Sauce (Ca Chien Sot Ca Chua)
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Crispy fried fish in fresh tomato sauce. Serve with steamed rice for wonderful taste of childhood.
- 2 large fillets of preferred fish (here I used salmon)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 2-4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large shallot (slice thinly)
- 2 large garlic cloves (mince)
- 1 14-oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes (whole cherry or chopped tomatoes)
- Sliced green onions (optional)
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Vietnamese Caramel Cooking Sauce (Nuoc Mau)
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Vietnamese caramel sauce, used in many savory caramelized dishes (Món Ăn Khô), adds color to meat. Here’s how to make a large batch at home to simplify your Vietnamese cooking.
Iced Caramel Macchiato using Vietnamese Phin
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Enjoy an iced caramel macchiato with this copycat Starbucks recipe using a Vietnamese phin.
- 2 tablespoons ground coffee
- 2 pumps vanilla-flavored syrup (about 1/2 oz)
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup ice
- Caramel sauce
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