This sauce truly defines Vietnamese cuisine. It goes well with deep fried, roasted and grilled foods. [Amen! S.C.] In a mortar, pound the garlic, chile pepper and sugar into a paste. (Or blend in a food processor or blender.) [Its better in a mortar. Trust me… S.C.] Transfer mixture to a bowl and add fish […]

Heat all ingredients except lemon juice and worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Add lemon juice and worcestershire sauce and heat until hot. Makes about 2 cups. [Variations I make: 1 Can Tomato sauce + 2 T. sugar. Slightly less butter, or none at all. The chicken seems to produce enough of its own fat […]

CRACK DRIED CHILES and shake out seeds. Remove and discard stems. Cover pods with warm water for 15 minutes or until soft. Drain well. Soak dried kaffir lime rind in warm water for 15 minutes or until soft. Do the same if using dried galangal. In an ungreased skillet over medium heat, toast coriander and […]

Combine chiles, onion, garlic, tomatoes, 1 Tbsp sesame seeds, almonds, tortilla, raisins, cloves, cinnamon, and coriander. Puree small amounts of mixture in a blender until smooth. Melt shortening in a skillet and saute the puree for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add chicken broth and chocolate and cook over very low heat for 45 minutes. The […]

Wash the sorrel and dry it well, by hand or in a salad spinner. Chop the sorrel coarsely, and again squeeze away any liquid. Blend the sorrel, shallots, pine nuts, parsley, chives, orange peel and onion in a food processor or blender. (If using a blender, make sure these ingredients are already finely chopped.) Add […]

Place the onion, the garlic, the mustard seeds, the red pepper flakes, the peppercorns, the ginger, the cinammon, the cloves and the cardamon on a large piece of chessecloth and tie in a little bag. In a large saucepan, combine the spice bag with the vinegar, the molassoes, the soy sauce and the tamarind. Bring […]

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the garlic and gingerroot and cook briefly then add the onion and cook until soft. Add the tomatoes and puree breaking up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes then add the sambal and soy sauce and simmer for 15 […]

Pat Cucumber With Paper Towels Until Barely Moist. Combine Cucumber and Remaining Ingredients in A Medium Bowl. Cover & Chill At Least 2 Hours. Serve With Greek Stuffed Footballs.

Roast, peel, stem, and seed the peppers. To Roast peppers: Place them in a foil-lined baking sheet in a 500 degree oven. Roast until their skins are evenly blistered and browned, about 25 minutes, turning them 2 or 3 times so they roast evenly. Remove them from the oven and cover them with a kitchen […]

Preheat oven to 350F. 1. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry, inside and out. Mix 1 tablespoon butter, salt and pepper; rub in body cavity of chicken. Truss chicken. Place on rack in shallow baking pan. 2. Mix cheese, cream, 5 tablespoons melted butter and the Cointreau. Brush chicken lightly with some of the […]