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Vietnamese Prawn and Rice Noodle Salad

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Vietnamese Prawn and Rice Noodle Salad Recipe only This Vietnamese prawn and rice noodle salad is very healthy, like most of the dishes from Vietnam. It is becoming a very popular cuisine around the world for that reason...HEALTHY! Vietnamese is one of the healthiest cuisines because of the abundant supply of fresh ingredients available and the lack of fast food outlets! Start your journey back to eat the way we used too and enjoy a fitter life with more energy. It's not rocket science to known that eating fresh food is better for you. INGREDIENTS 200 g rice vermicelli noodles 1 large carrot, cut into thin matchsticks 1 small Asian cucumber, seeds removed, cut into matchsticks 1 fresh long red chili, seeds removed, cut into matchsticks 300 g fresh cooked prawns, deveined and tails left on 1 cup fresh bean sprouts 1/4 cup each of fresh mint, coriander and Thai basil leaves Nuoc Cham Dressing 2 tablespoons palm sugar, grated 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lime juice 1...

Laotian Stuffed Chicken with Nuts Cinnamon and Rice

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Laotian Stuffed Chicken with Nuts and Rice Recipe only The English word  Laotian , used interchangeably with Lao in most contexts, comes from French laotien/laotienne. This Laotian Chicken with nuts and cinnamon rice is a real different way of cooking  chicken . Give it a try and serve with  Asian  greens, also the kids will love it! INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons oil 2  fresh  garlic cloves, crushed 1 large Asian shallot, finely chopped 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 250 g ground pork mince 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, finely chopped 2 tablespoons uncooked long-grain rice 3/4 cup coconut cream 1 tablespoon fresh mint 2 small chickens 2 cups water 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon curry powder 2 long red chilies, chopped extra copped peanuts to serve METHOD 1. Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan, add the garlic, onion, fennel seeds, chili and cinnamon and stir-fry until aromatic. Add the ground pork, stir-fry...