1 cucumber, peeled, sliced in long chunks sea salt 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp white vinegar 2 tsp sambal oelek Sprinkle the cucumber with the salt. Let stand 10 minutes. Squeeze out the moisture and then add the remaining ingredients. Serve.
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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
Pork Souvlaki
2 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes ½ cup fresh lemon juice Olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced Fresh oregano 1 ½ tsp dry thyme Kosher salt Cracked pepper Lettuce, shredded 1 cucumber, julienned 1 white onion, cut in half moons 3 tbsp red wine vinegar Pita bread Toss the… Continue reading Pork Souvlaki
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
Picnic Salad for Four (leftover chicken)
1 head of lettuce washed and torn 1/2 lb cooked chicken (use leftover from making stock) shredded 1/2 cup diced baked ham 1 cucumber, sliced 1 hard boiled egg, quartered 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1 tsp salt 1 scallion, minced 2 tbsp parsley, minced 1/4 tsp dry tarragon 1/2 tsp dijon 1 cup olive… Continue reading Picnic Salad for Four (leftover chicken)