Ger-Nis Hoisin Sauce

Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
½ cup tamari
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons yuzu rice vinegar
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon Ger-Nis siracha
1 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground
Directions
In a small mixing bowl whisk together all ingredients until smooth and well incorporated. Place in a squeeze bottle for easy use. Store in the refrigerator [...]

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Ger-Nis Sriracha

Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
4-5 red chilies, seeds intact and chopped
3 thai green chilies, seeds intact and chopped
1 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 teaspoons tamari
1⁄3 cup rice vinegar, yuzu-flavored preferred
¼ cup water (more as needed)
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons lime zest
Juice of ½ lime
Directions
In a medium sauce pan add chilies, bell pepper, garlic, tamari, [...]

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Mango Shrimp Summer Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce

Makes 12 rolls
Ingredients
12 rice paper wrappers
1 head boston lettuce leaves, white parts removed
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch matchsticks
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch matchsticks
½ cup scallions, chopped fine
½ cup semi ripe mango, cut into 1-inch matchsticks
24 medium sized shrimp, shelled, poached and tails removed
½ cup fresh mint leaves
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
¼ cup [...]

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Summer Melon Bubble Tea

Makes 1 drink
Ingredients
¼ strong black tea
¼ cup cooked large tapioca pearls
¼ fresh summer melon puree of choice
¼ cup coconut milk
Crushed ice
Directions
Make black tea and allow to cool. Allow to cool in the refrigerator. In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove. Add the tapioca pearls (make 2 cups [...]

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Sweet Chili Sauce

Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
½ rice wine vinegar
¼ cup roasted red pepper puree
2 teaspoons garlic, chopped superfine
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped superfine
1 teaspoon red chili paste
1 tablespoon lime juice
4 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Salt
Directions
In a mixing bowl whisk together all ingredients until smooth. Season with salt to taste.

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Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches (Banh Mi)

Makes 4-6 sandwiches
Ingredients
½ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup water
1 teapoon lime zest
4 inches of daikon radish, cut in super thin matchsticks about 2 inches long
2 medium carrots, cut into super thin matchsticks about 2 inches long
2 jalapeño peppers, sliced in rings
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
5 green onions, chopped fine
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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