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Vegetable Banh Mi
Lunch Southeast Asian

Vegetable Banh Mi

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine carrots, jicama, and onion in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Combine 1/2 cup vinegar, water, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and pour pickling liquid over the vegetables. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk remaining 1/4 cup vinegar with fish sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, five-spice powder, salt, and pepper in a 10-inch sauté pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil for about 3 minutes. Lower heat to medium, add mushrooms, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove mushrooms from liquid with a slotted spoon.
  4. 4 Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise over each roll half. Divide mushrooms evenly over the two bottom halves. Drain pickled vegetables and divide evenly over mushrooms. Divide cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro between the sandwiches. Add more sriracha if desired. Squeeze 1 lime wedge over filling of each sandwich and cover with top bun half.

By Bibi

Chef John's Fresh Spring Rolls
Lunch Southeast Asian

Chef John's Fresh Spring Rolls

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak a rice paper wrapper in cold water just until it becomes flexible, 1 minute or less. Place on a slightly damp towel. Place some baby greens near the bottom of the round. Top with strips of chicken and pepper, leaving about a 1-inch margin on the sides. Roll tightly just until the bottom edge meets the center of the paper and sticks there. Then continue to add more chicken strips and vegetable strips. Finish with torn pieces of herbs. Complete the roll, pressing the ingredients to keep roll tight and tucking in the sides.
  2. 2 Transfer completed rolls to a plate lined with damp paper towels. Cover each roll with damp papers towels as you work to prevent them from drying out; don't let the rolls touch each other or they will stick together.

By John Mitzewich

Roasted Pork Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich)
Lunch Southeast Asian

Roasted Pork Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich)

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Toss radish and carrot with seasoned rice vinegar in a bowl until well coated. Let sit until veggies become slightly limp, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside or refrigerate.
  3. 3 Mix mayonnaise, hoisin sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl. Split French roll just enough so you can open it like a book. Pull out some of the bread from the top half to better accommodate the filling if desired. Spread the interior surfaces of roll liberally with mayonnaise mixture.
  4. 4 Transfer roll, cut-side up, to the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until warm and crisp with slightly browned edges, about 7 minutes.
  5. 5 Place sliced pork, paté, pickled radish and carrot, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro leaves in warm roll. Cut in half to serve.

By John Mitzewich

Vermicelli Noodle Bowl
Lunch Southeast Asian

Vermicelli Noodle Bowl

4.8

Prep
35 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the dressing: Whisk vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until softened and lightly caramelized, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Skewer 4 shrimp on each skewer and grill until they turn pink and are charred on the outside, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add vermicelli noodles and cook until softened, 12 minutes. Drain noodles and rinse with cold water, stirring to separate noodles.
  5. 5 Assemble vermicelli bowl by placing cooked noodles in one half of each serving bowl; place lettuce and bean sprouts in the other half. Top each bowl with cucumbers, carrots, daikon, peanuts, cilantro, Thai basil, mint, and caramelized shallots. Serve with shrimp skewers and sauce on the side. Pour dressing on top and toss thoroughly to coat before eating.

By Allrecipes

Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Pho
Lunch Southeast Asian

Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Pho

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
135 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cloves, cardamom pod, and star anise in a small skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Place spices in the center of an 8-inch square piece of cheesecloth; gather edges and tie sachet with twine to secure.
  2. 2 Cook ½ onion and ginger in the same skillet until lightly charred, about 3 minutes per side.
  3. 3 Combine 8 cups water, turkey carcass, sachet, charred ½ onion, and charred ginger in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; simmer for 2 hours.
  4. 4 Fill a separate large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat; stir in rice noodles and return to a boil. Cook noodles, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until noodles are cooked through yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  5. 5 Remove and discard carcass, sachet, onion, and ginger from soup. Strain soup into a pot to remove any meat that may have fallen off the bones. Season soup with fish sauce and salt.
  6. 6 Divide rice noodles and 1 cup shredded turkey meat among 4 large bowls; scatter ¼ cup sliced onion, basil, and cilantro on top. Ladle soup into bowls. Serve with a lime wedge and hot sauce.

By hello angie

Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Lunch Southeast Asian

Vietnamese Chicken Salad

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir together the chopped green chiles, rice vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, vegetable oil, and black pepper until the mixture is thoroughly combined and the sugar is dissolved.
  3. 3 Place the chicken, cabbage, carrot, onion, peanuts, and cilantro in a salad bowl, and toss thoroughly together with tongs.
  4. 4 Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again. Serve immediately.

By Jia T

Singkamas (Jicama) Salad
Lunch Southeast Asian

Singkamas (Jicama) Salad

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine jicama, bell peppers, onion, green chile peppers, carrot, and ginger in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk water, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By lola

Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad
Lunch Southeast Asian

Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mince the garlic with the cilantro and the hot pepper. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the lime juice, fish sauce or salt and sugar; stir well. Let the sauce sit for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rice noodles; boil them for 2 minutes. Drain well. Rinse the noodles with cold water until they have cooled. Let them drain again.
  3. 3 Combine the sauce, noodles, carrots, cucumber, mint and Napa cabbage in a large serving bowl. Toss well and serve the salad garnished with the peanuts and mint sprigs.

By jen

Filipino Chicken Salad
Lunch Southeast Asian

Filipino Chicken Salad

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of water to a simmer over low heat; add chicken breast and cook until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate; cool before shredding into a large bowl.
  2. 2 While chicken cooks, fill a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Stir in macaroni and return to a boil. Cook macaroni uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water to halt the cooking process until cool to the touch. Add to bowl with chicken.
  3. 3 Add pineapple, raisins, celery, apple, and carrot to the bowl; toss to combine. Gently stir in mayonnaise, sugar, and seasoned salt until evenly coated. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

By lola

Vietnamese Beef Pho
Lunch Southeast Asian

Vietnamese Beef Pho

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
65 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine broth, onion, ginger, lemongrass, cinnamon stick , and peppercorns in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  2. 2 When broth has simmered for 45 minutes, soak noodles in a bowl filled with hot water to cover until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, arrange bean sprouts, basil, mint, cilantro, jalapeños, and lime wedges on a platter.
  4. 4 Divide the drained noodles among six large soup bowls; place raw beef slices on top. Ladle hot broth over noodles and beef. Serve alongside the platter of toppings and garnish with fish sauce, hoisin sauce, and hot pepper sauce.

By Maryellen

Itlog Na Maalat (Salted Egg Salad)
Lunch Southeast Asian

Itlog Na Maalat (Salted Egg Salad)

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mash eggs with a fork in a large bowl into fine pieces. Stir in vinegar, oils, fish sauce, pepper, and kosher salt. Fold in cherry tomatoes, red onion, white parts of green onions, and Thai chiles until well mixed. Squeeze a lemon wedge over the top.
  2. 2 Spoon egg salad into lettuce cups; sprinkle with green parts of green onions.

By Yana Gilbuena

Purple Fiddle Hummus
Lunch American

Purple Fiddle Hummus

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse garbanzo beans, cilantro, and onion in a blender or food processor until roughly chopped; stir. Add garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, and sea salt; pulse, adding reserved garbanzo liquid until desired thickness is reached. Pour olive oil and lemon juice into hummus and stir.

By Jessica

Grown-Up Egg Salad Filling
Lunch

Grown-Up Egg Salad Filling

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mayonnaise and Cajun seasoning in a medium bowl; go easy on the spice if you don't like a lot of heat. Add eggs and mash with a fork. Add Cheddar cheese and crumbled cooked bacon. Mix until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By thedailygourmet

Asparagus and Blue Cheese Avocado Toast
Lunch

Asparagus and Blue Cheese Avocado Toast

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast bread and spread with butter. Top with smashed avocado. Lay the asparagus spears horizontally over the avocado, alternating which way they face. Sprinkle with blue cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Three-Cheese and Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Lunch American

Three-Cheese and Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Spread 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise on each bread slice; place mayonnaise-side down into the skillet. Place jalapeño Jack cheese on 1 bread slice; top with tomato slices. Place mozzarella cheese on other bread slice; top with basil, then Cheddar cheese. Cook until bread turns golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully invert bread slice with tomato onto slice with basil.

By Yoly

Couscous Salad with Kale, Tomatoes, Cranberries, and Feta
Lunch American

Couscous Salad with Kale, Tomatoes, Cranberries, and Feta

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove kale leaves from stems; finely chop leaves and massage with oil in a large bowl until dark green and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with kosher salt. Add feta cheese, cranberries, couscous, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
  2. 2 Squeeze lemon juice over ingredients and toss until blended.

By sissyneck

Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing
Lunch American

Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine avocado and garlic in a blender or large food processor and process until well pureed.
  2. 2 Stir mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice together in a bowl until well blended. Pour over avocado mixture in the blender. Add dill, parsley, chives, salt, onion powder, and pepper. Puree until liquefied. Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

By fabeveryday

Heirloom Tomato Toast with Feta
Lunch American

Heirloom Tomato Toast with Feta

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast the bread until golden brown. Remove from toaster and rub each slice with 1/2 a clove of garlic, rubbing cut-side down.
  2. 2 Top each slice of toast evenly with the feta cheese, tomato, oregano, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Simple Salami Sandwich
Lunch

Simple Salami Sandwich

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bottom bun on a plate and spread mustard over the bun. Top with salami, cheese, tomato, and lettuce leaf.
  2. 2 Combine black olives, green olives, and salad dressing in a bowl. Place mixture on top of the lettuce. Top with remaining half of bun. Serve immediately.

By Soup Loving Nicole