Vietnamese
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Continue ReadingThese air fried Vietnamese Wings are sweet, sticky and garlicky – the secret ingredient, Red Boat Fish Sauce provides the umami and balances so well with the other ingredients. Don’t worry, they don’t taste fishy, just sweet & savory! Fry the garlic until they are light golden, don’t let them burn or they will taste…
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Continue ReadingIf you’ve never had a shrimp boil you’re not alone. Most of us never experienced this delight unless we were from the Gulf—primarily Southeastern Texas or Louisiana. It’s a right of passage in these parts. Balmy late spring afternoons are spent with friends and family eating copious amounts of shrimp, sausage, corn and crawfish—all washed…
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Continue ReadingThis is my copycat of the famous Garlic Noodles from the An family restaurants – their Vietnamese restaurants are some the most popular destinations for celebrities, foodies and lovers of Asian cuisine. If you’ve never heard of them, check out this cool Eater article that tells the story of their rise to success. Helene An,…
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Continue ReadingIf you have left over cooked rice, use it to make congee / rice porridge quickly using the Instant Pot. If you want to make congee from scratch, check out my recipe here. Be sure to click on the accessories list below to get the most out of your Instant Pot.
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Continue ReadingThe world runs on coffee. We all drink it. We all love it. The smell of it alone makes me crave dessert! But have you ever tried Vietnamese Coffee – aka cà phê sữa đá? With sweetened condensed milk, preferably strong, preferably over crushed ice. I grew up with my mom making cà phê sữa…
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Continue ReadingA unique and delicious alternative to the classic rice krispie treats: Pandan and White Chocolate
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Continue ReadingIf you’ve never had Chinese Style Lobster, you haven’t enjoyed lobster at its best. Growing up, my family and I would celebrate special events by dining at Tan Cang Newport Seafood in Santa Ana, California for their “House Special” version of lobster. It was always an event. From selecting the live lobster, to smelling the…
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Continue ReadingThis is my copycat of the famous Garlic Noodles from the An family restaurants – their Vietnamese restaurants are some the most popular destinations for celebrities, foodies and lovers of Asian cuisine. If you’ve never heard of them, check out this cool Eater article that tells the story of their rise to success. Helene An,…
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Continue ReadingGrowing up, I had this meal almost every weekend – especially when the weather got cooler. It’s a simple and humble meal, but very comforting and satisfying. We usually ate it with salted duck eggs, Chinese pickled cucumbers, chicken floss (chà bông gà) and spicy fermented bean curd. On the stovetop it takes 1½-2 hours…
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Continue ReadingThese Crab & Shrimp Toasts are the perfect appetizer for any party. They are super easy to make and beyond delicious! There’s just enough mayo to bind everything together and you’re really able to taste the sweetness of the crab and shrimp. I also use a little bit of Laughing Cow Cheese to add creaminess…
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-Van
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