Rau Muong = water spinach/kang kong (common vegetable in South East Asia). I 'adopted' this recipe from the 'orphan recipes' list. Will try this soon, and edit it if necessary.
This vegetarian bowl version of the beloved Vietnamese banh mi sandwich gets its protein from quinoa and has a kick from a spicy vegetarian mayo sauce.
Bun (rice vermicelli) is served MANY ways. The vegetable are a foundation for most variations. Some variations include adding beef or pork with lemongrass, grilled pork, beef, shrimp or pork pattie, shredded...
I just discovered Pho Soup before I went low carb. I put together a few different recipes to get this lower carb version that does a good job and if you want you can add no-carb noodles (Just order some...
This lovely and satisfying main course uses light coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, and jalapeño chili for lots of flavor and spice. From Bon Appétit | May 1998.
I like pasta with pesto because it is a one-bowl, one-pot deal. This is a really yummy pesto. If you can't find fresh lemon grass, use an equal amount of grated lemon zest instead.
This dish is very popular in Vietnamese households for everyday eating but is also traditionally served during Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. The longer you cook the pork belly, the more tender it...
Super quick and easy to make, and very tasty! Recipe calls for shrimp but you could use any assortment of meats and veggies. Butter lettuce, cilantro, shredded carrot, ground pork, strips of bbq pork or...
Article from Chicago Tribune March 21 2012, http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-03-21/features/sc-food-0316-dinner-lemon-grass-20120321_1_lemon-grass-big-flavor-home-cooking
This peanut sauce is somewhat different from a Thai peanut sauce.It's not nearly as sweet and has no coconut milk in it. Most Vietnamese restaurants serve this along with Nuoc Cham and Carrot salad with...
A delicious base to a variety of Vietnamese style soups. Recipe from, Cooks Illustrated Soups and Stews. Soooo good. ***A Wonderful base used in my Vietnamese-Style Beef Noodle Soup or my Hot and Sour...
Rau Thom is a platter of herbs that is served at every Vietnamese meal to accompany the food. Typically, it consists of mint (peppermint), Vietnamese (or Thai) basil, cilantro and limes. Sometimes families...
A signature dish by Chef Zamzam The savoury body of Marmite is tempered with the refreshing zest of fresh mint leaves. The addition of cili padi really awakens the senses. Crunchy bamboo shoots add a nice...
These are the most delicious lamb chops you'll ever taste! When I make it, this savory lamb dish has impressed EVERYONE and has had people coming back for more for many years. It's suitable for any occasion...even...
The entire house will be filled with a spicy aroma that will make your mouth water. I normally serve this over jasmine rice with sesame seeds sprinkled on top, along with a side dish of steamed kale and...
A delicious mild curry to serve with steamed or boiled rice that's relatively simple to prepare. The use of lettuce in cooked meals is also an interesting novelty for Western tastes used to having it only...
I got this recipe out of Curves magazine. It turned out so good, I made it again 2 nights later. I made it a little different than the recipe below. I knew we wouldn't be able to find the star anise in...