Lao Chicken Sandwich

2 chicken breasts, pounded flat salt and pepper 2 sub buns mayonnaise cilantro chopped 1 tomato, sliced 1 carrot, peeled, shredded 1/3 cup canola oil 1 shallot, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2″ ginger, minced 1/4 cup korean red pepper powder 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp fish sauce Heat the oil in a… Continue reading Lao Chicken Sandwich

Vietnamese Noodle Bowl

2 chicken breasts, sliced peanut oil salt and pepper rice noodles broccoli florets 1/2 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cucumber, julienned 1 carrot, grated ground salted peanuts romaine lettuce, sliced 2 tbsp nuoc nam fish sauce 6 tbsp water 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 3 tbsp white sugar 1/2 tsp sambal oelek juice of half a… Continue reading Vietnamese Noodle Bowl

Squash Soup

1 celery rib, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons 1 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 lb boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes coarse sea salt chicken stock  Cook celery, carrot, and onion in 2 tablespoons… Continue reading Squash Soup

Vegetarian Salad Rolls

3 oz. vermicelli noodles 8  large round rice paper wrappers 1 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cucumber, peeled and julienned 1 carrot, peeled, julienned lettuce, shredded 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 3 tbsp peanut butter 3 tbsp water 2 tbsp black bean sauce Cook the vermicelli according to the directions on the package.  Set aside. Soften 1 rice… Continue reading Vegetarian Salad Rolls

Vietnamese Noodle Bowl

2 chicken breasts, sliced olive oil 1 cup bean sprouts 1/2 a cucumber, julienned 1 cup snow peas peanuts, crushed salt and pepper rice noodles 1 clove garlic, sliced 3 tablespoons sugar 2/3 cup warm water 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 5 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons finely shredded carrots for garnish In a… Continue reading Vietnamese Noodle Bowl