Caramel Shrimp Saigon Palace

Saigon Palace in Annapolis Maryland serves superb Vietnamese food .The spicy caramel shrimp has always been a winner with my friends and family. 1 1/2 tsp vegetable oil 1 garlic clove , minced 1/2 cup plus 2 tbs water 2 tsp asian fish sauce 3 tsp sugar 12 medium shrimp, shelled and deveined 2 scallions [...]

Pan fried Fish with Tamarind mint sauce

sweet , sour ,spicy ,salty and aromatic, the perfect balance of taste in this Vietnamese fish dish using fish Filets , just the ease of serving makes it worth it. Make sure the fish is really fresh though, it really makes a difference. Serves 4 -6 Source Wendy Hutton 4 tbs Tamarind pulp 4 tbs Fish [...]

Hanoi Charcoal Pork

Your neighbours will be drawn to the aroma of the pork cooking from all over ,you need to be prepared to share. This is best grilled, over charcoals, but do not hesitate to use your broiler. I make a bed of lemongrass , (the parts you are getting ready to discard and kaffir lime leaves [...]

Deep-Fried Beancurd with lemon grass

This is a dry Vietnamese dish created by Annabel Jackson. I was taught to drain bean curd very well prior to frying as it is delicate and contains a great deal of moisture. Simply place cut up pieces on double layers of paper towels or kitchen towel.Place a heavy weight on top and allow the [...]

Chopped Watercress salad with peanuts

This super simple ,refreshing salad comes from famed food writer Nancie Mc dermott. She suggest substituting Baby spinach leaves, a mix of spinach and arugula, or thinly sliced celery,or cucumber sliced or chopped ,for this dish. Any number of these combinations works great ,with my personal favorite of spinach and arugula. 2 bunches watercress 1/4 [...]

Vietnamese torn chicken and cabbage salad

Goi Ga is a healthful, delicious Vietnamese “coleslaw”. Honestly this salad is quick and easy to make but I take a furthur short cut by purchasing a rotisserie chicken, cooling it, removing any skin and finely shredding it…salad in minutes. Of course the option to steam your own chicken is up to you. Serves 6 [...]

Stir fried chicken with mango and Cashews

This Vietnamese recipe has complex flavors. The addition of juicy mango, tomato and snow peas, with just a hint of saltiness from the fish sauce makes this dish perfectly balanced. We have Wendy Hutton to thank for this delicious concotion. I have even made this dish with pork with great results. 1 large, firm mango. [...]

Garlic Roasted Baby Chickens

This popular Vietnamese dish comes from Corinne Trang. This dish is mostly prepared with whole chicken , chicken parts or quail, but the writer prefers to use baby chickens sold as Poussin. serves 4-8 1/2 cup Mushroom Soy sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 large garlic cloves, peeled, crushed [...]

Vietnamese grilled eggplant with sweet and sour sauce

This eggplant dish was sent to me by one of my cooking groups. I must confess I am not fond of egg plant but do love this one. It tickles all my taste buds and that is not easy to do in a vegan dish. serves4 11/2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon [...]

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