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GINGER-SOY DIPPING SAUCE

This recipe can be prepared a day or two in advance. If there is any left over, use it in a stir fry or on noodles. Mix in small sauce pan: ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 ½ t sugar or honey ¼ cup water Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring […]

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FRESH VIETNAMESE SUMMER ROLLS

Makes about 30. I like to make two versions of these delicious healthy rolls, both are equally popular: the Traditional Pork and Shrimp and the sweet and tangy Mango Jicama. Make sure you give yourself lots of time for rolling, or invite your friends to help. Prep: Boil, strain and let cool 1 package of […]

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HOISIN SESAME DIPPING SAUCE

Mix in a bowl and set aside: 2 T hoisin sauce 1 T rice vinegar 1 t sesame oil 1 T soy sauce 2 T water Heat: 1 T vegetable oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté until fragrant but not browned, about 30 seconds: 2 T fresh ginger, minced (about a 2 inch […]

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SPRING ROLLS

Makes 50. This is a Thailand meets Vietnam recipe. Soak: 2 ounces dried wood ear fungus in hot water for 20 minutes 2 ounces glass noodles Sauté: 1 small onion until translucent. Add one at a time: 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 ounces ground pork 1 cup julienne carrots 1 cup very finely chopped cabbage […]

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INDONESIAN CHICKEN SATAY with PEANUT SAUCE

To make the marinate, mix in a medium bowl: 3 T soy sauce 3 T tomato paste or sauce 1 T peanut oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 t ground cumin ½ t ground coriander seed Cut 6 chicken breasts into long and skinny ½ inch thick slices (about 1 […]

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