Larb – Laotian Chicken Mince

A Vietnamese friend taught me how to make this dish that originates from Laos and Cambodia. If you can’t find galangal, substitute fresh ginger and squirt of lime juice. Pre-ground chicken, turkey or pork may be used instead of the chicken thigh meat. Serve with sticky rice or in lettuce cups.

Beef Lok Lak (Cambodian Recipe)

I ate lots of Lok Lak on a recent holiday to Cambodia. It’s similar to Vietnamese Shaking Beef although the Cambodians don’t like to admit that. In Cambodia it might come with chips (fries) and a fried egg or rice-I liked the rice option. You eat it by wrapping portions of the meat and salad ingredients in a lettuce leaf, then dipping that in the dipping sauce (the best part of it I reckon). Sometimes the meat is sliced, sometimes it’s cubed-I prefer slices. Semi ripe tomatoes are preferred to ripe ones, but use what you have!

Cornish Game Hens Under a Brick

Crispy and juicy with a delectable sauce of wine and thyme. Very quick and easy to make if you’ve prepared the garlic oil ahead You’ll be licking your fingers in short order. This dish is a bit oily but for a special treat, it’s wonderful. Substitute any favorite herb for the thyme, if desired. From Rozanne Gold, a favorite cookbook author. Prep and cook times for the garlic oil are not included below. It will take about 20 minutes to prepare the garlic oil if it’s used while still warm.

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