Category: Make Your Own Takeout: Vietnamese Sandwiches, Summer Rolls, & Bubble Tea

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…