Tofu Musubi
For those of you out there who don’t enjoy spam, be it for dietary reasons or simply because you have trouble getting behind a can-shaped loaf of pork product, I have a real treat for you. In this recipe I replace the meat in a …
Author: A. J. Forget
Baja Fish Tacos – This Month’s Patreon Exclusive Recipe
The recipe going out to our Patreon subscribers this month is a real dandy. They are based off the best tacos de pescado I’ve ever had: fresh mahi, simple beer batter, a little citrus cabbage slaw, and some excellent salsa. What more could you want?
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Ca Phe Trung – Vietnamese Egg Coffee
If you enjoy the decadence of a traditional Vietnamese coffee like I do, prepare yourself for a whole new level of luxury. Ca Phe Trung is a coffee drink made with condensed milk and egg yolks which is popular in Northern Vietnam.
Vietnamese Pork Burger
The idea for a Vietnamese-inspired pork burger has been living in my head for a long time, and I am super stoked that I finally got to bring it into reality (and my stomach). A ground pork patty flavored with chilies, fish sauce, scallions, …
Bun Cha
This dish is a Hanoi native. Flattened pork meatballs are grilled until caramelized and served atop a bed of vermicelli noodles alongside lettuce and fresh herbs, with the whole lot dressed in that ubiquitous Vietnamese sauce, nuoc cham. It is a light and delicious dish that is not only perfect street food, but also perfect for whipping up a simple but impressive dinner at home. Also, fun fact, bun cha is the dish that Anthony Bourdain and President Obama ate during their dinner in Hanoi for No Reservations. Continue reading Bun Cha
Our Patreon
Hey everybody! We’re sending out patreon gifts today and I wanted to take this opportunity to share a bit about our patreon subscription (and patreon on the whole). For those of you that have never heard of Patreon, it is a web service developed to …
Quick Pickles
Pickled vegetables are a staple in many different cuisines, adding a sour, salty, and slightly sweet crunch to myriad dishes. They are delicious, keep a long time in the fridge, and are thankfully also quick and easy to make.
Thai Green Bean Stir Fry
I developed this recipe to serve as a vegetable side for a large dinner I was putting together, though it could equally be served as a main. When I cook Thai meals at home, at least in my standard, day-to-day cooking, I tend toward a single, protein-focused dish served with rice, like a curry or stir fry. This green bean dish allows me to easily add a second dish while also making sure that we all get plenty of vegetables on our plate. If you are feeding a large group, having a quick, simple second dish can make all the difference. And, if you’re looking for a light dinner, just this dish served over rice will fit the bill perfectly. Continue reading Thai Green Bean Stir Fry
Shrub Cocktails
After all of the holidays, travel, and events of the past few months, I am taking around six weeks off the booze, which is not an easy thing for me to do. During the early days of covid I think a lot of us developed …