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Vietnamese Crab Cakes with Mango Chutney

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Vietnamese Crab Cakes with Mango Chutney Recipe only I remember being in Saigon as the locals still  call it and having a few different crab dishes, but I still like the comfort food like this dish. Easy to make when you don't have too much time and simply delicious. This is a great lazy Friday night recipe. Make sure to buy fresh herb when needed and not substituting with dried, expensive herbs in a glass jar. It is also best to use fresh crab meat. This dish can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge overnight. Thanks for liking the history of Asian food. INGREDIENTS MANGO CHUTNEY 1/2 cup palm sugar 1 firm, ripe mango, diced 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice pinch of sea salt CRAB CAKES 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 large egg 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon fresh, peeled ginger, very chopped (minced) 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaf, finely chopped 1 teaspoon sesame oil, toasted. ( remember sesame oil is very strong) 1 long red chili, seeded and finely ...

Cambodian BBQ Pork Spare Ribs

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Cambodian BBQ Pork Spare Ribs Recipe only This Cambodian BBQ pork spare ribs recipe is full of sticky, juicy Asian flavors with just a twist on the usual western style recipes. The addition of star anise is a great way to give this a unique taste of Asia. Remember the quality of the ribs will make or break this dish. Thanks for liking the history of Asian food. INGREDIENTS 3 garlic cloves  1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander root or ground coriander powder 6 tablespoons palm sugar 7 tablespoons plum sauce 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (salt reduced) 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 teaspoon ground star anise 1 kg pork spare ribs, chopped into pieces (ask your butcher, baby back is the best) METHOD 1. Using a blender, blend the garlic and coriander roots into a paste. In a large glass bowl, combine all the ingredients and rub the marinade all over the ribs with your fingers. Cover with plastic and marinate in the fridge overnight. 2. Heat a BBQ or oven (1...