Caramel Shrimp (Vietnam) 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon flour 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons ...

Chicken with Lemon Grass (Thit Ga Xao Dam Gung Sa — Vietnam) 6 chicken thighs 1 stalk lemon grass or 3 thin strips lemon peel 1 tablespoon fish sauce 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 scallions (with ...

Crab Noodle Soup (Vietnam) In Vietnam and in many Vietnamese restaurants, this soup is served with the crab ground almost to a powder or even in patties. Serves 4 as a complete meal. 8 shallots, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons peanut oil 3 cups flaked ...

Grilled Eggplant with Soy Sauce (Vietnamese Vegetarian Version) 2 Asian eggplants (long and thin,     but not baby eggplants) 4 scallions, minced 2 tablespoons peanut oil 4 teaspoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce Prick the ...

Grilled Prawns (Vietnam) 1 small onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon peanut oil 1 pound jumbo shrimp or king prawns 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper Juice of 2 limes 1 tablespoon peanut butter Mix the onion and ...

Nuoc Cham (Vietnam) 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 small, hot, red chili pepper, seeds     and membranes removed 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 fresh lime, juice and pulp only 4 tablespoons fish sauce* 2 to 4 tablespoons water, ...

Pickled Bean Sprouts (Vietnamese) 1 pound fresh bean sprouts 1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 3 cloves garlic, crushed 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon hot chile sauce with garlic ...

Pork Simmered in Coconut Milk (Vietnamese) 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, with     some fat and skin attached (see notes) 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 small or 2 large shallots, ...

Tom Kha Gai Soup (Galanga Soup - Vietnam) 6 ounces sliced white chicken meat 6 ounces sliced white onions 2 or 3 medium pieces galanga (Thai ginger) 3 (1-inch) slices lemon grass 1 ounce chopped green onion 24 ounces water 1 (2 ounce) package ...

Vietnamese Banana Fritters 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup milk 5 small, firm bananas Peanut oil (for frying) Mix together the flour, sugar, egg, and milk to make a smooth, paste-like batter. Let ...