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. 

Luffas with Tofu and Chives Soup (Canh mướp nấu đậu hũ hẹ) Recipe

 

Ingredients

3 Luffas

Chives

1 Tofu Block

1 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning

1/2 tsp. Salt

2 tsp. Sugar

1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper

Green Onions

1 tsp. Fish Sauce

1 Tbsp. minced Garlic 

4 cups Water

3 Tbsp. minced Dried Shrimp

5 Large Shrimp

Peel and devein 5 Large Shrimp. Mince the Shrimp with 1 Tbsp. minced Garlic and the bottom white section of Green Onions.  Add in a Pinch of Kosher Salt, Ground Black Pepper and 3 Tbsp. minced Dried Shrimp. Place in a bowl and set aside.  Optional, mold into balls. 

Peel, rinse and cut 3 Luffas. 

Fill a wok/pot with 4 cups Water.  Bring to a high simmer.  Add in the Shrimp. Add in Tofu. Continue to let it simmer.  Add in some Chives and Luffas. Add in 1 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning, 1/2 tsp. Salt and 2 tsp. Sugar.  Add in the rest of the Chives and chopped Green Onions. Add 1 tsp. Fish Sauce. Add 1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper. Serve and enjoy!

Eggplant with Garlic (Cà tím xào tỏi) Recipe

 

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. Eggplant

1 cup minced Garlic

Oil

Water

Green Onions

1/2 tsp. Salt

1 1/2 tsp. Sugar

1 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning

1 tsp. Fish Sauce

1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper

Fill a large bowl with water and add in a pinch of Salt.  Peel and cut 1 1/2 lb. Eggplant.  Drain out the water when ready to cook.

In a pan, add in some Oil and 1 cup minced Garlic.  Using medium-high heat, wait for it to turn golden and remove from Oil. 

Using the leftover Garlic Oil, add it into a larger pan.  Add in the Eggplant.  Pour in some water and let it simmer on high heat. After 5-7 minutes, add 1 1/2 tsp. Sugar, 1 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning and 1/2 tsp. Salt.  Add some Green Onions and 1 tsp. Fish Sauce. Add in the Garlic and 1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper.  Serve and enjoy!

Okra with Tomato Soup (Canh đậu bắp cà chua) Recipe

 

Ingredients

2 cups Okra

1 bunch Chinese Celery 

2 tsp. Sugar

1 Tomato

1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt

1/2 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning

4 cup Water

6 Shrimp

1 bunch Sawtooth Coriander 

1 Tbsp. Garlic

1 tsp. Fish Sauce

1 Tbsp. Olive Oil

1 Pepper *optional

Rinse and cut 2 cups Okra, 1 bunch Sawtooth Coriander, 1 Tomato and 1 bunch Chinese Celery.  

Add 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil and 1 Tbsp. Garlic.  Add in 6 Shrimp.  Cook on medium heat.  Fill a pot or a wok with 4 cups Water and bring to a boil.  Add in the cooked Shrimp.  Add in the Okra.  Add 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt, 1/2 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning and the stem of the Chinese Celery.  Continue to let it simmer.  Add in the Tomato and 2 tsp. Sugar.  Add in the rest of the Chinese Celery. Add 1 tsp. Fish Sauce. Optional, add in 1 Pepper.  Add in the chopped Sawtooth Coriander. Serve and enjoy!

Fried Rice with Dried Salty Fish (Cơm chiên cá mặn) Recipe

 

Ingredients

3 cup cooked Rice 

2 Dried Salty Fish

1 tsp. Sugar

Pinch of Salt

1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper

1 tsp. Fish Sauce

Garlic

Shallots

Frying Oil

1 Tbsp. Olive Oil

2 Tbsp. Oil

chopped Green Onions

1 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning

1 cup chopped Cabbage

2 Eggs

1/2 Chicken Breast

Tapioca Starch

Fillet 2 Dried Salty Fish and cut into bite size pieces.  Pan fry until golden and set aside to cool.  Pull apart the Fish and set aside.

Fill a small pot with water and add in a pinch of Salt.  Bring to a boil, add in 1/2 Chicken Breast with 1 Garlic clove and 1 Shallot. Boil until cooked. Cut into cubes. Place in a bowl and mix with some Tapioca Starch.  Fry until golden and set aside. 

Cut some Garlic and Shallots. Crack 2 Eggs and beat well.  Add in 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil into a pan.  Add in the Garlic and Shallots and the Eggs.  Remove from heat until cooked. 

Add 2 Tbsp. Oil into a wok.  Add in Garlic Clove and Shallots.  Add in the Dried Salty Fish. Add 1 cup chopped Cabbage. Add the fried Eggs. Add chopped Green Onions. Mix on high heat.  Remove from heat and set aside. 

Using the same wok, add in 3 cup cooked Rice.  Cook on high heat, add in 1 tsp. Sugar, 1 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning and mix.  Then add in the cabbage/dried salty fish stir-fry.  Add the fried chicken. Add 1 tsp. Fish Sauce. Mix and add in chopped Green Onions and 1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper. Serve and enjoy!