SPRING ROLLS

INGREDIENTS
Option 1: boil PORK
1/2 lb pork belly
smashed garlic clove
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt

Option 2: boil SHRIMP
1/2 lb shrimps
smashed garlic clove
1/4 tsp salt

VEGGIES
Lettuce
cucumber
Mint or herbs
Spring roll wrapper (rice paper)
1/3 pack dried rice noodles/bánh hỏi

PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE
1 tbsp oil
2 tbsp minced garlic
5 tbsp hoisin sauce
2-3 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 cup water
1/2 tbsp sugar
chile paste (optional)

BEEF PHO

INGREDIENTS
For the broth:
2 large roasted onions, halved

1 4-inch piece of roasted ginger, halved lengthwise

4-5 pounds of beef bones (knuckle, marrow, and/or neck bones)

1 ready pho seasoning (roasted anise, cloves, fennel, cinnamon)

3 tablespoons salt (adjust to taste)

2 chunks of rock sugar

Vegetable or chicken powder seasoning

For the soup:
1 pound dried rice noodles (banh pho)

1 pound thinly sliced beef (flank steak, sirloin, or eye of round)

1 onion, thinly sliced

4 green onions, thinly sliced

Handful of fresh cilantro leaves

Fresh Thai basil leaves

Bean sprouts

Lime wedges

Sriracha sauce/fresh pepper

Hoisin sauce

Fish sauce (optional)

BÁNH MÌ

INGREDIENTS
For the sandwich:
Baguette or French bread
Thinly sliced grilled or roasted meat (common choices include pork, chicken, or beef)
Sliced cucumber
Pickled daikon and carrots (can be found pre-made or make your own by marinating shredded daikon and carrots in vinegar, sugar, and salt)
Fresh cilantro leaves
Sliced jalapeños (optional)
French pate

For the sauce:
Mayonnaise
Sriracha or chili sauce
Soy sauce

CHICKEN SALAD

INGREDIENTS
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (you can use grilled, roasted, or boiled chicken)

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fruits (optional), halved
1/4 cup sliced almonds/nuts (toasted, optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Vinaigrette dressing (optional)

Lettuce leaves, spinach for serving
Cucumber
Avocado
Tomatoes

RAMEN

INGREDIENTS

Noodles:
200g (7 oz) dried ramen noodles or 2 portions of fresh ramen noodles
Broth:

1 liter (4 cups) pork, chicken, seafood, or vegetable broth
Aromatics:
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece ginger, sliced
1 onion, chopped
Optional: leek, green onion
Toppings:

Chashu (pork): 200g (7 oz)
Negi (green onions): 2 stalks, thinly sliced
Tamago (soft-boiled egg): 2 eggs
Nori (seaweed): 2 sheets
Other optional toppings as desired

Seasonings:
Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
Miso paste: 2 tablespoons
Mirin: 1 tablespoon
Salt: to taste
Optional: chili oil, sesame oil

Aromatics:
Garlic: 2 cloves
Ginger: 1-inch piece
Onion: 1 medium-sized
Leek or green onion: 1 stalk

FRIED RICE

INGREDIENTS

Cooked Rice:
3 cups cooked white rice (preferably chilled or leftover)

Shrimp:
250g (about 8-10 large) shrimp, peeled and deveined

Vegetables:
1 cup mixed vegetables (such as diced carrots, peas, corn)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 green onions (scallions), chopped (for garnish)

Eggs:
2 eggs, beaten
1 egg could be mixed with rice to make yellow color

Soy Sauce Mixture:
2-3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
2 tsps Brown sugar
chicken powder or vegetable seasonings
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Cooking Oil:
2-3 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or sesame oil)

Seasonings:
Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for added heat

Garnish (optional):
Chopped cilantro