Vietnamese Dry Noodle Sauce (Nước sốt hủ tiếu khô) Recipe

 

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. Olive Oil

3 Tbsp. minced Garlic

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil

1 Tbsp. chopped Shallots

1 Tbsp. minced Garlic

4 Tbsp. Sugar

2 Tbsp. Oyster Sauce

1 Tbsp. Chili Sauce

1 tsp. Dark Soy Sauce

2 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning

2 Tbsp. Water

2 tsp. Soy Sauce

In a pan, add in 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil and 3 Tbsp. minced Garlic.  Saute on medium high heat until lightly golden.  Drain out the oil and set aside. 

In a pan, add in 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil, 1 Tbsp. chopped Shallots and 1 Tbsp. minced Garlic.  Saute for a few seconds. Add in 2 Tbsp. Water, 2 tsp. Soy Sauce, 4 Tbsp. Sugar, 2 Tbsp. Oyster Sauce, 1 tsp. Dark Soy Sauce, 2 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning, 1 Tbsp. Chili Sauce and mix well. Continue to let it bring to a simmer and remove from heat. Strain the sauce.  Add in the sautéed Garlic.  Mix and use when ready. 

Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe

 

Ingredients

3 cups Roasted Peanuts

2 tsp. Sugar

1 tsp. Salt

Remove the shell.  You need 3 cups Roasted Peanuts. Place the peanuts into a food processor.  Turn it on until it starts to crumble, stop the food processor.  Add in 2 tsp. Sugar and 1 tsp. Salt.  Turn the food processor on again.  Let it process until creamy.  Enjoy your homemade Peanut Butter.  

Coconut Sauce for cooking (Nước màu dừa) Recipe

 

Ingredients

1 Coconut Water

1 1/2 cup Sugar

1 tsp. Honey

1 Tbsp. Water

Add 1 Tbsp. Water into a pot.  Add in 1 1/2 cup Sugar.  Have your heat set at medium low.  Wait for the sugar to melt.  Swirl the pot, but do not mix.  When the sugar has melted, drizzle in 1 tsp. Honey.  Add in 1 Coconut Water.  Let it boil and remove from heat.  Sauce is great to use for other dishes to help give it a natural golden color. Seal in a glass jar and refrigerate, use within 1 month. 

Vegetarian Dipping Fish Sauce Vietnamese (Nước mắm chay) Recipe

 

Ingredients

1 cup Warm Water

2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce

2 Tbsp. Sugar

1/4 tsp. Kosher Salt

1 tsp. chopped Chili Pepper

1 tsp. minced Garlic

Lime Juice (about 1 tsp. or to taste)

In a pot, add in 1 cup Warm Water. Add 2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce, 2 Tbsp. Sugar, 1/4 tsp. Kosher Salt and mix well.  Simmer on low heat.  Remove from heat and let it cool completely.  Add in 1 tsp. chopped Chili Pepper and 1 tsp. minced Garlic.  Pour in the mixture.  Squeeze in some lime juice (about 1 tsp. or to taste). Enjoy with vegetarian dishes. 

Peanut Dipping Sauce Recipe For Spring Rolls

 

Ingredients

2 tsp. Peanut Butter

1 cup Hoisin Sauce

Water

1/2 tsp. Salt

2 tsp. minced Garlic

2 tsp. Olive Oil

1 1/2 tsp. Sugar

In a sauce pan, add in 2 tsp. Olive Oil and 2 tsp. minced Garlic. Saute until lightly golden, add in 1 cup Hoisin Sauce. Add in about 4 Tbsp. Water.  Tip, pour the water in the cup that the Hoisin Sauce was in to clean it out.

Add in 2 tsp. Peanut Butter. Add 1/2 tsp. Salt. Add 1 1/2 tsp. Sugar. Using medium heat, mix well and let it simmer.  If it looks too thick, add in 2-3 Tbsp. Water.  Once it starts form bubbles, remove from heat.  Pour into bowl to use for Spring Rolls and enjoy! Optional, add some Chili Sauce and crushed Roast Peanuts for more flavor and texture.