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Bone Stock

Dan July 16, 2016July 16, 2016Leave a Comment6 min read

Bone stock is one of the most important components of any meat-based soup and a special flavor enhancer for many other …

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Ingredient Spotlight: Squid Brand Fish Sauce

Dan June 23, 2016June 23, 2016Leave a Comment3 min read

Fish sauce gives a savory boost – some people call it ‘umami’ – to a lot of foods. Squid Brand …

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Cha Gio / Nem Ran / Vietnamese Fried Rolls

brett August 1, 2012August 1, 20124 Comments9 min read

Of all the various Asian fried rolls I’ve ever eaten, cha gio is the best in terms of taste and …

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Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Basic Dipping Sauce)

brett August 1, 2012August 1, 20121 Comment4 min read

This ubiquitous, must-have sauce unifies the different flavors in many a Vietnamese dish and makes the entire composition come together …

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Ingredient Spotlight: Pagoda Bean Thread Noodles

brett June 25, 2012June 25, 20121 Comment8 min read

I sometimes forget that not everyone grew up eating this kind of yummy food. For the record, “Lung Kow” is …

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Hippo Flatbread

brett June 21, 2012June 21, 20121 Comment9 min read

Hippo Flatbread, my contribution to the world’s repertoire of flatbread, is rich and buttery in flavor, even if it is gluten-free and free of dairy, egg, sesame, peanuts, and all tree-nuts except for coconut. The texture is satisfying: soft and warm on the inside with a bottom and edges that are crisped just so. Eat this flatbread with dal, stews, curries, and grilled meats and veggies. Or, spread on Sunbutter and allergen-free jam for a gluten- and allergen-free pb&j sandwich. Personally, I like it best eaten plain.