Tag: fish sauce

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Spicy Thai Basil Chicken 13

Lettuce wraps make for a fresh burst of crunch and flavor, or spoon the stir-fry over rice. Look for fish sauce in your grocery store’s Asian foods section. Ingredients 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1/2 cup minced shallots 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 4 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1 pound ground chicken 2 […]

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Sweet Potato and Shrimp Cakes with Nuoc Cham 6

I consider this dish a modern Vietnamese cook’s interpretation of a classic. If you can find white sweet potatoes, use them–they’re drier and less sweet than their orange cousins, but traditional sweet potatoes will work just fine, too. Place the dipping sauce in a bowl surrounded by the lettuce and herbs so guests can build […]

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Stir-Fried Chicken Salad 9

Ingredients 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon bottled chopped garlic 2 teaspoons sugar 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast tenders 1 tablespoon peanut oil 4 cups mixed salad greens 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup thinly sliced […]

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Thai Steak Salad 8

Lots of veggies and herbs pack flavorful Thai Steak Salad. It’s quick to prepare and would also be delicious with grilled chicken or lamb. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons lower-sodium […]

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Pineapple Chicken Kebabs with Cilantro-Lime Slaw 1

A sweet-tangy-spicy glaze of Asian pantry staples caramelizes beautifully under the broiler. To complete the meal, serve with jasmine rice tossed with sliced green onions and lime rind strips. Ingredients 1/2 cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong) 1 teaspoon […]

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Slow Cooker Thai Beef Curry 12

Our solution: It’s true that the long, slow cooking period mellows flavors. But bold spices, in bold amounts, will hold their own over time. Here, we start with big flavor from a good amount of curry paste and fish sauce, and we finish with fresh touches of cilantro and lime juice that amplify the taste […]

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Shrimp Summer Rolls with Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce 15

Ingredients 2 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli noodles 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (8 ounces) 4 (8-inch) round rice paper sheets 1/2 cup very thinly sliced napa (Chinese) cabbage 16 fresh mint leaves 4 teaspoons chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts 1 small serrano chile, seeded and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped green onions 1 tablespoon mirin […]

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Tuna Spring Rolls with Pineapple Dipping Sauce 2

Try serving these with Cilantro Peanut Salad. Look for sustainable yellowfin tuna caught off the U.S. Pacific coast, or sub 1/2 pound cooked shrimp. Look for rice paper wrappers on the Asian foods aisle of the grocery store; if you can’t find them, turn the rolls into lettuce wraps. As for the leftover pineapple preserves, […]

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Slow Cooker Thai Beef Curry

Our solution: It’s true that the long, slow cooking period mellows flavors. But bold spices, in bold amounts, will hold their own over time. Here, we start with big flavor from a good amount of curry paste and fish sauce, and we finish with fresh touches of cilantro and lime juice that amplify the taste […]

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Sizzling Skirt Steak with Asparagus and Red Pepper

The marinade of fish sauce and grated red onion gives intense flavor to the steak, tenderizes the meat, and results in a slightly caramelized crust. Use your largest sauté pan (preferably 14-inch so that the vegetables and steak have room to caramelize and cook quickly) or a large wok. Ingredients 1 pound skirt steak, halved […]