Great for pho beginners, this recipe is also terrific for cooks in a hurry,” writes Nguyen. “Keys to this streamlined approach include toasting spices and lightly searing ginger and green onion, which help to extract flavor fast. Poaching the chicken in the broth adds savory depth.” (The broth is a lower-sodium adaptation of Nguyen’s original. […]
Fresh lime juice complements the sweet taste of trout. Steamed asparagus and jasmine rice make good sides. Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 4 (6-ounce) trout fillets Cooking spray 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro Lime slices (optional) Cilantro sprigs (optional) […]
Sriracha chile sauce can be found in the ethnic foods aisle in large supermarkets or in Asian groceries. If you can’t find Sriracha, substitute half the amount of Tabasco or other hot sauce. There isn’t a good substitute for the one-of-a-kind flavor of fish sauce, though many cooks will use soy sauce in a pinch. […]
Restaurant chicken satay just can’t compete with our lighter and more flavorful version. Light coconut milk, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, fresh ginger, and curry powder combine for a potent and highly flavorful marinade for the chicken pieces. The real magic is with the almond butter dipping sauce though. It’s luxuriously creamy with a […]
This single-skillet supper is a quick ticket to rich, exotic flavor. Don’t shake the coconut milk before opening; you want to keep the thick cream layer separated. Ingredients 1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk 4 teaspoons red curry paste 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 1/2 […]
For most of its flavor, this Vietnamese classic relies on sugar and pepper, which everyone has on hand. The sugar is used to make a slightly bitter caramel sauce, and the results are spectacular. Ingredients 1/2 cup water, divided 3 tablespoons sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce 3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh lemongrass 1 […]
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups light coconut milk, divided 3 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass 2 tablespoons sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste) 3 3/4 pounds skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 8 thighs) 3/4 cup unsalted chicken stock 6 garlic cloves, crushed 2 large onions, peeled and quartered 2 large carrots, each cut into 4 pieces 1 […]
Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light coconut milk, divided 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice, divided 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 24 slices 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons […]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon chopped shallots 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 pound chicken breast tenders 2 cups shredded cabbage (such as Savoy) 1 cup julienne-cut daikon radish 1/2 cup julienne-cut carrot 1/2 cup shaved red onion 1/3 […]
Ingredients 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sambal oelek 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 8 ounces sugar snap peas 1 red bell […]