Stir fried pork, chayote, ginger and chilies
Salty, subtly sweet and mildly spicy, the rich umami flavor of this dish is derived largely from fish sauce. I do not recommend substituting salt.
Main Courses
Our definition of a main course is a dish, usually protein-based, that provides the most bulk in a meal. It can be a stew, a chunky soup, a stir fry, roast meat, fried meat or grilled fish. This is Asia, so, rice is the default partner.
But there are instances — as in the case of one bowl meals — when the main course is the only course for lunch or dinner.
Pork ribs and rice noodle soup
The flavors of Vietnam in one bowl. Simmering the pork ribs until the meat is so tender that it literally falls off the bone requires long and slow cooking, but patience …
25-minute chicken tomato curry
Browned chicken thigh fillets are seasoned with curry powder and additional spices, and braised in diced tomatoes and coconut cream.
German-style crispy pork knuckle (schweinshaxe)
Unlike Filipino crispy pata which requires the pork to be simmered in water until tender before roasting or air frying, cooking crispy pork knuckle German-style ditches …
Spanakopita-inspired spinach, bacon and cream cheese pot pie
Think spanakopita but with cream cheese instead of the traditional ricotta. And, rather than baking a large pie, we have two single-serve savory pies cooked in pristine …
Panang (phanaeng) duck curry
Don't let the color scare you. Yes, this is a red curry made with red chilies, but panang curry is sweet and less hot than most red curries. Use store-bought panang curry …
Green curry pork, tofu and vegetables
With a cooking time of 15 minutes, this very tweakable meat and vegetable curry is fast and easy enough to make for a filling breakfast. Reheat any leftover for lunch or …