Vietnam - Vietnamese Cuisine |
Vietnamese
cuisine can be a different and strange experience to those who
have not had the pleasure of sampling the variety of foods.
Fragrant, and often pungent, fresh herbs, spices, and sauces
accompany many of the dishes which can either turn people off or
create life-long fans. |
Antichoke
Salad |
Artichoke
Salad With Oranges
4 artichokes (about 2 pounds)
1 lemon, halved crosswise
4 oranges
6 radishes, thinly sliced
12 Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
salt to taste
In a large pan of boiling water, cook the artichokes and
half a
lemon, covered, until the artichokes are barely tender,
20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool. Pull off
the artichoke leaves and cut the fuzzy choke out of each
artichoke. Slice the hearts into <-inch wedges and set
aside. Squeeze the juice of the other lemon half and set
aside. Over a large bowl, peel and section the oranges,
discarding the seeds and the white pith. To serve,
alternate the orange sections and artichoke wedges on
individual plates. Garnish with radish slices and
olives. Mix the olive oil with the lemon juice. Drizzle
over the salad. Sprinkle with paprika
and salt. |
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Bulgar
Salad |
Bulgar
Salad
8 oz bulgur wheat
1/2 pint boiling water
4 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
3 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander
salt, pepper
1 red pepper, grilled, peeled and sliced
1 bunch of plump spring onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cucumber, coarsely chopped
115 g / 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
lime wedges, to serve
oil-cured black olives, optional
Place the bulgur wheat in a large bowl, add the boiling
water and leave to soak for 30 minutes, stirring
occasionally with a fork, until the water has been
absorbed. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oil,
lemon juice and seasoning. Pour oil mixture over the
bulgur wheat, add the herbs and mix well. Then mix in
the remaining ingredients. Cover and chill until
required.
Serve garnished with lime wedges. |
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rtichoke
Salad With Oranges
4 artichokes (about 2 pounds)
1 lemon, halved crosswise
4 oranges
6 radishes, thinly sliced
12 Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
salt to taste
In a large pan of boiling water, cook the artichokes and
half a
lemon, covered, until the artichokes are barely tender,
20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool. Pull off
the artichoke leaves and cut the fuzzy choke out of each
artichoke. Slice the hearts into <-inch wedges and set
aside. Squeeze the juice of the other lemon half and set
aside. Over a large bowl, peel and section the oranges,
discarding the seeds and the white pith. To serve,
alternate the orange sections and artichoke wedges on
individual plates. Garnish with radish slices and
olives. Mix the olive oil with the lemon juice. Drizzle
over the salad. Sprinkle with paprika
and salt. |
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Title |
ichoke
Salad With Oranges
4 artichokes (about 2 pounds)
1 lemon, halved crosswise
4 oranges
6 radishes, thinly sliced
12 Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
salt to taste
In a large pan of boiling water, cook the artichokes and
half a
lemon, covered, until the artichokes are barely tender,
20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool. Pull off
the artichoke leaves and cut the fuzzy choke out of each
artichoke. Slice the hearts into <-inch wedges and set
aside. Squeeze the juice of the other lemon half and set
aside. Over a large bowl, peel and section the oranges,
discarding the seeds and the white pith. To serve,
alternate the orange sections and artichoke wedges on
individual plates. Garnish with radish slices and
olives. Mix the olive oil with the lemon juice. Drizzle
over the salad. Sprinkle with paprika
and salt. |
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choke
Salad With Oranges
4 artichokes (about 2 pounds)
1 lemon, halved crosswise
4 oranges
6 radishes, thinly sliced
12 Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
salt to taste
In a large pan of boiling water, cook the artichokes and
half a
lemon, covered, until the artichokes are barely tender,
20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool. Pull off
the artichoke leaves and cut the fuzzy choke out of each
artichoke. Slice the hearts into <-inch wedges and set
aside. Squeeze the juice of the other lemon half and set
aside. Over a large bowl, peel and section the oranges,
discarding the seeds and the white pith. To serve,
alternate the orange sections and artichoke wedges on
individual plates. Garnish with radish slices and
olives. Mix the olive oil with the lemon juice. Drizzle
over the salad. Sprinkle with paprika
and salt. |
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Title |
choke
Salad With Oranges
4 artichokes (about 2 pounds)
1 lemon, halved crosswise
4 oranges
6 radishes, thinly sliced
12 Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
salt to taste
In a large pan of boiling water, cook the artichokes and
half a
lemon, covered, until the artichokes are barely tender,
20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool. Pull off
the artichoke leaves and cut the fuzzy choke out of each
artichoke. Slice the hearts into <-inch wedges and set
aside. Squeeze the juice of the other lemon half and set
aside. Over a large bowl, peel and section the oranges,
discarding the seeds and the white pith. To serve,
alternate the orange sections and artichoke wedges on
individual plates. Garnish with radish slices and
olives. Mix the olive oil with the lemon juice. Drizzle
over the salad. Sprinkle with paprika
and salt. |
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