| Crusty Homemade Banh Mi Bread |
Create a soft and fluffy baguette with a crispy crust, ideal for ... |
bread, Vietnamese, banh mi |
{"title":"Crusty Homemade Banh Mi Bread","description":"Create a soft and fluffy baguette with a crispy crust, ideal for Vietnamese sandwiches.","full_ingredient_list":["270 ml warm water","2 g granulated sugar","7 g active dry yeast","500 g bread flour or all-purpose flour","5 g sea salt","30 g avocado oil or any light vegetable oil","1 large egg"],"components":[{"name":"Dough","ingredients":[{"name":"warm water","quantity":"270 ml","preparation_notes":"Measure into a large measuring cup."},{"name":"granulated sugar","quantity":"2 g","preparation_notes":"Stir into warm water to activate yeast."},{"name":"active dry yeast","quantity":"7 g","preparation_notes":"Mix into sugar water to activate until bubbly."},{"name":"bread flour or all-purpose flour","quantity":"500 g","preparation_notes":""},{"name":"avocado oil or any light vegetable oil","quantity":"30 g","preparation_notes":""},{"name":"large egg","quantity":"1","preparation_notes":"Add into the dough mixture."},{"name":"sea salt","quantity":"5 g","preparation_notes":""}],"tools_and_equipment":["Baguette pan","Dough scraper","Water spray bottle","Sharp serrated knife or bread lame"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Measure out the warm water into a large measuring cup. Stir in the sugar and yeast. Mix to activate the yeast.","tips":"Ensure the yeast becomes bubbly before proceeding."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Add flour, salt, oil, and egg into a stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook. Pour in the yeast mixture.","tips":"Use a stand mixer for efficient kneading."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, at least 10 minutes on a stand mixer at speed 3 or 4.","tips":"Look for the dough to meet the 'windowpane test' for readiness."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover it. Allow it to rest in a warm place until doubled in size.","tips":"Keep the area warm to aid in dough rising."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Divide the risen dough into 6 equal portions. Shape each piece into a baguette form.","tips":"Pinch the end seams to close."},{"step_number":6,"description":"Place formed baguettes onto a perforated baguette pan. Cover lightly and let rise again until puffy and doubled.","tips":"Ensure uniform size for even baking."},{"step_number":7,"description":"Preheat oven to 425\u00b0F. Add a roasting pan with boiling water to oven bottom.","tips":"This helps create the needed steam for a crusty exterior."},{"step_number":8,"description":"Spray baguettes with water. Use a sharp knife to slash tops at a 45\u00b0 angle.","tips":"Spray quickly to retain oven heat."},{"step_number":9,"description":"Bake for 22 minutes, spraying every 2 minutes for the first 6 minutes to create steam.","tips":"Remove the water pan with 10 minutes remaining."},{"step_number":10,"description":"Cool baked baguettes completely on a wire rack before slicing.","tips":"Cooling helps lock in the textures."}]}],"prep_time":"30 minutes","cook_time":"22 minutes","total_time":"2 hours 22 minutes","servings":"6","tags":["bread","Vietnamese","banh mi"],"notes":"Ensure your oven's temperature settings are precise for optimal bread texture."} |
| Crispy Vietnamese Pancakes: Bánh Xèo Recipe |
Discover the delightful crunch of Vietnamese Bánh Xèo, crisp gold... |
Vietnamese, Crêpes, Sizzling Pancakes |
{"title":"Crispy Vietnamese Pancakes: B\u00e1nh X\u00e8o Recipe","description":"Discover the delightful crunch of Vietnamese B\u00e1nh X\u00e8o, crisp golden cr\u00eapes filled with savory pork and shrimp, enhanced by mung beans, onions, and bean sprouts. Enjoy how they\u2019re freshly cooked and traditionally wrapped in lettuce leaves and herbs, ready to be dipped in a rich, flavorful Vietnamese dipping sauce.","prep_time":"10 minutes","cook_time":"40 minutes","total_time":"3 hours 50 minutes","servings":"12 crepes","tags":["Vietnamese","Cr\u00eapes","Sizzling Pancakes"],"notes":"Make the batter ahead of time and store it for up to a week in the fridge for ease of use. B\u00e1nh x\u00e8o is best enjoyed hot off the pan.","full_ingredient_list":["255 g rice flour","85 g all-purpose flour","2-3 tsp turmeric","28 fl oz water","14 fl oz coconut cream","1 tsp salt","1 sprig green onions","1 lb shrimp","1.5 lb pork belly","1 medium yellow onion","1.5 lb bean sprouts","1\/2 cup dry mung beans","1 head mustard greens","1 bunch mint","1 bunch cilantro","1 bunch Vietnamese perilla","Vietnamese prepared dipping sauce"],"components":[{"name":"Batter","ingredients":[{"name":"Rice flour","quantity":"255 g","preparation_notes":null,"substitutions":[]},{"name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":"85 g","preparation_notes":"Wheat flour","substitutions":["Rice flour"]},{"name":"Turmeric","quantity":"2-3 tsp","preparation_notes":null,"substitutions":[]},{"name":"Water","quantity":"28 fl oz","preparation_notes":null,"substitutions":[]},{"name":"Coconut cream","quantity":"14 fl oz","preparation_notes":"Use coconut milk if unavailable","substitutions":["Coconut milk"]},{"name":"Salt","quantity":"1 tsp","preparation_notes":null,"substitutions":[]},{"name":"Green onions","quantity":"1 sprig","preparation_notes":"Chopped about 1\/2\" long","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Bowl"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Combine rice flour, all-purpose flour, turmeric, water, coconut cream, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well.","tips":"Prepare the batter at least 3 hours in advance or the night before to achieve the best results."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Before cooking, add scallions to the batter.","tips":null}]},{"name":"Filling","ingredients":[{"name":"Shrimp","quantity":"1 lb","preparation_notes":"Heads removed and deveined","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Pork belly","quantity":"1.5 lb","preparation_notes":null,"substitutions":[]},{"name":"Yellow onion","quantity":"1 medium","preparation_notes":"Thinly sliced","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Bean sprouts","quantity":"1.5 lb","preparation_notes":null,"substitutions":[]},{"name":"Dry mung beans","quantity":"1\/2 cup","preparation_notes":"Optional","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Steamer","Knife"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Steam or soak mung beans in water until soft.","tips":null},{"step_number":2,"description":"Boil pork until cooked and tender, then slice thinly.","tips":null},{"step_number":3,"description":"Prepare shrimp by removing heads and deveining.","tips":null},{"step_number":4,"description":"Wash and prepare bean sprouts and vegetables.","tips":null}]},{"name":"Assembly and Cooking","ingredients":[],"tools_and_equipment":["Pan","Lid"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"On medium-high heat, add 1-2 teaspoons of oil to a pan.","tips":null},{"step_number":2,"description":"Add yellow onion, pork pieces, and shrimp to the pan. Saut\u00e9 until lightly browned and fragrant.","tips":null},{"step_number":3,"description":"Pour enough batter onto the pan to cover the base. Tilt and rotate the pan to spread it evenly.","tips":"Ensure the batter forms a thin layer for optimal crispiness."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Lower the heat to medium, add mung beans and bean sprouts, then cover the pan with a lid. Steam for about 3 minutes until the sprouts are slightly cooked.","tips":"The edges of the batter should become transparent."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Remove the lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the cr\u00eape is crisp. This takes about 5-7 minutes.","tips":"Add a bit of oil around the edges if needed for better crust formation."},{"step_number":6,"description":"Fold the cr\u00eape in half, transfer to a plate, and serve immediately.","tips":"Serve hot with lettuce and fresh herbs."}]}]} |
| Vietnamese Chicken Pho (Pho Ga) |
A delicious and authentic Vietnamese chicken noodle soup with dee... |
Vietnamese, Soup, Chicken |
{"title":"Vietnamese Chicken Pho (Pho Ga)","description":"A delicious and authentic Vietnamese chicken noodle soup with deep, rich flavors derived from simmering chicken and spices for a perfect broth.","full_ingredient_list":["1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil","2 onions, halved","5cm piece ginger, sliced","2 litres water","1.5 kg chicken thighs, bone in skin on","1 small bunch coriander\/cilantro","5 star anise pods","1 cinnamon stick","4 cloves","2 tsp fennel seeds","2 tsp coriander seeds","8 tsp fish sauce","6 tsp white sugar","3\/4 tsp cooking salt","360g dried rice noodles","2 green onions stems, finely sliced","3 cups bean sprouts","1 small bunch EACH Thai Basil, mint, coriander\/cilantro","2 limes, cut into wedges","Hoisin sauce","Sriracha","Red chillies, finely sliced"],"components":[{"name":"Charred Aromatics","ingredients":[{"name":"vegetable or canola oil","quantity":"1 tbsp","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"onions","quantity":"2, halved","preparation_notes":"skin on fine","substitutions":[]},{"name":"ginger","quantity":"5cm piece, sliced","preparation_notes":"unpeeled","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Large pot"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Add onions and ginger facedown and leave undisturbed for 2 minutes until blackened. Turn and leave for another 2 minutes.","tips":"Ensure a good char for maximum flavor."}]},{"name":"Pho Soup Broth","ingredients":[{"name":"water","quantity":"2 litres","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"chicken thighs, bone in skin on","quantity":"1.5 kg","preparation_notes":"or use a whole chicken","substitutions":[]},{"name":"coriander\/cilantro","quantity":"1 small bunch","preparation_notes":"use stems plus some leaves for broth","substitutions":[]},{"name":"star anise pods","quantity":"5","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"cinnamon stick","quantity":"1","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"cloves","quantity":"4","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"fennel seeds","quantity":"2 tsp","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"coriander seeds","quantity":"2 tsp","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"fish sauce","quantity":"8 tsp","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"white sugar","quantity":"6 tsp","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"cooking salt","quantity":"3\/4 tsp","preparation_notes":"or 1\/2 tsp table salt","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Large pot"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Add water and remaining broth ingredients to the pot, except for salt.","tips":""},{"step_number":2,"description":"Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat. Simmer gently for 1.5 hours with the lid on but slightly open.","tips":"Scoop off scum that rises to the surface."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Remove chicken, then strain broth into a clean pot and measure. Adjust the broth to 1.5 litres by reducing or adding water as necessary.","tips":"Maintain a gentle simmer, adding salt to taste."}]}],"prep_time":"10 minutes","cook_time":"1 hour 30 minutes","total_time":"1 hour 40 minutes","servings":"4 - 6 people","tags":["Vietnamese","Soup","Chicken"],"notes":"Ensure to use chicken with skin on and bone in for best broth flavor. Adjust toppings to your liking for the best experience."} |
| Traditional Vietnamese Beef Pho |
Discover the magic of one of the world's most beloved noodle... |
Vietnamese, soup, noodle, beef |
{"title":"Traditional Vietnamese Beef Pho","description":"Discover the magic of one of the world's most beloved noodle soups with this authentic Vietnamese Pho recipe. It features a rich, spiced beef broth made from scratch with a blend of herbs and spices that will leave you craving more with every sip.","full_ingredient_list":["2 large onions","150g \/ 5oz ginger","10 star anise","4 cinnamon quills","4 cardamom pods","3 cloves","1.5 tbsp coriander seeds","1.5kg \/ 3lb beef brisket","1kg \/ 2lb meaty beef bones","1kg \/ 2lb marrow bones","3.5 litres \/ 3.75 quarts water (15 cups)","50g \/ 1.5 oz dried rice sticks (or 120g\/4oz fresh)","30g \/ 1 oz beef tenderloin, raw","Beansprouts","Thai basil","Coriander\/cilantro","Lime wedges","Red chilli","Hoisin sauce","Sriracha","2 tbsp white sugar","1 tbsp salt","40 ml \/ 3 tbsp fish sauce"],"components":[{"name":"Aromatics","ingredients":[{"name":"Large onions","quantity":"2","preparation_notes":"halved","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Ginger","quantity":"150g \/ 5oz","preparation_notes":"sliced down the centre","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Heavy-based skillet"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Heat a heavy-based skillet over high heat until smoking. Place onion and ginger in pan cut side down. Cook for a few minutes until it's charred, then turn. Remove and set aside."}]},{"name":"Spices","ingredients":[{"name":"Star anise","quantity":"10","preparation_notes":"toasted","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Cinnamon quills","quantity":"4","preparation_notes":"toasted","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Cardamom pods","quantity":"4","preparation_notes":"toasted","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Cloves","quantity":"3","preparation_notes":"toasted","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Coriander seeds","quantity":"1.5 tbsp","preparation_notes":"toasted","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Dry skillet"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Toast spices lightly in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes."}]},{"name":"Beef Bones and Broth","ingredients":[{"name":"Beef brisket","quantity":"1.5kg \/ 3lb","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Meaty beef bones","quantity":"1kg \/ 2lb","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Marrow bones","quantity":"1kg \/ 2lb","preparation_notes":"cut to reveal marrow","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Water","quantity":"3.5 litres \/ 3.75 quarts","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Large stock pot"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Rinse the bones & brisket then cover with water in a large stock pot. Boil for 5 minutes, then drain."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Rinse each bone and brisket under tap water."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Wipe pot clean, bring water to boil. Add bones, brisket, onion, ginger, and spices. Cover with lid, simmer 3 hours."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Remove brisket, cool then refrigerate for later."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Continue to simmer remaining soup uncovered for 40 minutes."},{"step_number":6,"description":"Strain broth into another pot, discard bones and spices."},{"step_number":7,"description":"Add fish sauce, adjust salt and sugar if needed."}]},{"name":"Noodle Soup and Assembly","ingredients":[{"name":"Dried rice sticks (or fresh)","quantity":"50g \/ 1.5 oz (or 120g\/4oz)","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Beef tenderloin","quantity":"30g \/ 1oz","preparation_notes":"raw, very thinly sliced","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Bowl"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Prepare rice noodles per packet, just prior to serving."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Place noodles in bowl. Top with raw beef and brisket."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Ladle over hot broth."}]}],"prep_time":"20 minutes","cook_time":"3 hours","total_time":"3 hours 20 minutes","servings":"6","tags":["Vietnamese","soup","noodle","beef"],"notes":"This recipe needs a large pot and patience but will reward you with an incredibly flavorful, authentic pho broth."} |
