I've been making my wife traditional Vietnamese dinners and here are some photos (25 Viewers)

[JohnWH]

See title.

I just wanted to share as I've been well proud of myself and hoping by end of the year to have the confidence to cook for her mother.

Cá hấp - steamed fish, we chose a golden pompano. It is steamed with long sliced green onion and ginger, with pâté spread on toasted bánh mì



Chả cá thăng long - tumeric and dill fish, for this we used whiting. Fried in a sizzling pan with onion and served with a fermented shrimp paste sauce. Also featuring steam clams and lobster. Brown/red rice as a change of pace. Pickled carrot & daikon. Chili paste. Blanched crunchy bok choy vegetable.


Thịt thỏ kho - braised rabbit, topped with green onion and spicy red Thai peppers

 

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[Nuskyblue]

Looks good.

A real to deal approach to a thread title which I like.

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

Not that it matters, do i take it that your wife and her mother are Vietnamese? What a lovely warm people they are - and this food looks absolutely exquisite. Good job!

 

[Covkid1968#]

That rabbit looks class…

 

[SIR ERNIE]

Great job John. The fried fish looks fantastic.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Rabbit looks excellent-where did you source the meat from?

 

[Terry_dactyl]

Fair play that all looks absolutely bangin’.
Have we got a recipes thread on this forum?

 

[Otis]

How lovely.

And here's an old photo of a lovingly, handmade, English sausage I made for my Russian ex-wife, a few years back.

 

[Otis]

How lovely.

And here's an old photo of a lovingly, handmade, English sausage I made for my Russian ex-wife, a few years back.

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In my defence, she was always telling me she needed more iron in her diet

 

[JohnWH]

Not that it matters, do i take it that your wife and her mother are Vietnamese? What a lovely warm people they are - and this food looks absolutely exquisite. Good job!

Yes. She is American born to Vietnamese parents.

 

[JohnWH]

That rabbit looks class…

And it was quite tasty. I've only had rabbit once, at a restaurant years ago in a stew. Nobody puts it on the menu here.

 

[JohnWH]

Great job John. The fried fish looks fantastic.

My hands suffered flashing hot oil spray but only hurt for a bit. Fish was lovely in taste and texture.

 

[JohnWH]

Rabbit looks excellent-where did you source the meat from?

There are several Asian supermarkets in my local area here in Atlanta, USA. Bought already cleaned and ready to cut and cook.

Anything you want from beef, chicken, whole goat, whole lamb, shellfish, Asian fish and seafood (fresh, live), Vegetables and fruits not found in ordinary American markets, seasonings, etc.

 

[JohnWH]

I am well encouraged by the warm reception received. Thank you kindly.
I will try to give occasional update posts when I've tried my hand at a new dish. Stay tuned.

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

And it was quite tasty. I've only had rabbit once, at a restaurant years ago in a stew. Nobody puts it on the menu here.

My local has it on their menu seasonally, and the French love it. Go to Malta and it's their national dish

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

There are several Asian supermarkets in my local area here in Atlanta, USA. Bought already cleaned and ready to cut and cook.

Anything you want from beef, chicken, whole goat, whole lamb, shellfish, Asian fish and seafood (fresh, live), Vegetables and fruits not found in ordinary American markets, seasonings, etc.

Have you ever tried Elephant Ear fish - popular in the Mekong Delta?

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

Looks good, what time do you open?

 

[JohnWH]

Have you ever tried Elephant Ear fish - popular in the Mekong Delta?

Probably talking about Canh chua? Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Soup (Canh Chua) - Cooking Therapy

A sour sweet soup made from a stalk called an elephant ear? If so, yes, and extremely tasty. It's on my to do list for next week I think.

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

Probably talking about Canh chua? Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Soup (Canh Chua) - Cooking Therapy

A sour sweet soup made from a stalk called an elephant ear? If so, yes, and extremely tasty. It's on my to do list for next week I think.

Ca tai tuong chien. It's deep fried, then they stand it up in a plate rack and you attack it with chopsticks to take the flesh off.
It's giant gourami - which might be known in your neck of the woods as golden redfish.
It's amazing!

 

[JohnWH]

Ca tai tuong chien. It's deep fried, then they stand it up in a plate rack and you attack it with chopsticks to take the flesh off.
It's giant gourami - which might be known in your neck of the woods as golden redfish.
It's amazing!

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Absolutely gorgeous

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

I'd love to travel there one day, been to Thailand and Malaysia a few times. I've always fancied the reunification express Ho Chi Minh to Saigon

 

[fatso]

I'm sure I could see a Hare in your rabbit

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

I'd love to travel there one day, been to Thailand and Malaysia a few times. I've always fancied the reunification express Ho Chi Minh to Saigon

*Hanoi to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

*Hanoi to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

Oh yes, I wouldn't of gone very far would i

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

It's amazing, Gynn. I only did the northern bit from Hanoi to Hue (overnight) - would love to do the whole 48 hours!

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

It's amazing, Gynn. I only did the northern bit from Hanoi to Hue (overnight) - would love to do the whole 48 hours!

Where else did you stop, looks a great adventure, a bit more rough and ready than Thailand, I can imagine the food is amazing too

 

[Houchens Head]

Fair play that all looks absolutely bangin’.
Have we got a recipes thread on this forum?

Good idea! I absolutely love cooking and baking. I'm no professional but every time I do a meal for friends, I always receive great praise. My signature dish is Beef Rendang. Bloody love it!

 

[Houchens Head]

I also make the most simple fruit cake. Must have made about 30 or so over the years. Dead easy recipe too!

 

[wingy]

I also make the most simple fruit cake. Must have made about 30 or so over the years. Dead easy recipe too!

Is that similar to Dundee cake or more fruit in it?

 

[Houchens Head]

Is that similar to Dundee cake or more fruit in it?

Not a Dundee cake, Wingy, just a dead easy cake with mixed fruit (or whatever main fruit you want). Just having dinner so I'll post it up in a bit.

 

[Houchens Head]

Created recipe thread for those interested.

 

[JohnWH]

Tonight's meal:

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Ốc hương xào me - periwinkle snail in a tamarind sauce, served with an oyster sauce garlic noodle

 

[wingy]

Looks good, like the sound sauce as well!

 

[JohnWH]

Tonight's meal was simpler and way less prep.
Gà Nướng Sả - A lemongrass garlic chicken served with rice noodle and the assorted usual suspect side vegetables.
Nước chấm - a commonly used vinegar condiment including fish sauce, chili pepper, garlic, for dipping your meat or veggies or drizzling atop the plain rice noodl3.

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

John, you need to stop, for the sake of my marriage! My wife is a fabulous cook, but you, my friend, are making me doubt my life choices. I don't care if i have to emigrate to GA!