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Error code:   DatasetGenerationCastError
Exception:    DatasetGenerationCastError
Message:      An error occurred while generating the dataset

All the data files must have the same columns, but at some point there are 1 new columns ({'text'}) and 5 missing columns ({'input', 'instruction', 'domain', 'output', 'language'}).

This happened while the json dataset builder was generating data using

hf://datasets/jakeveo05/gpt-knowledge-base/training_ready/pretrain_gpt.jsonl (at revision 7dacadeb4cccf4c1f90ba5fed3bd83d6e3b15b08)

Please either edit the data files to have matching columns, or separate them into different configurations (see docs at https://hf.co/docs/hub/datasets-manual-configuration#multiple-configurations)
Traceback:    Traceback (most recent call last):
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1831, in _prepare_split_single
                  writer.write_table(table)
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/datasets/arrow_writer.py", line 714, in write_table
                  pa_table = table_cast(pa_table, self._schema)
                             ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/datasets/table.py", line 2272, in table_cast
                  return cast_table_to_schema(table, schema)
                         ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/datasets/table.py", line 2218, in cast_table_to_schema
                  raise CastError(
              datasets.table.CastError: Couldn't cast
              text: string
              to
              {'instruction': Value('string'), 'input': Value('string'), 'output': Value('string'), 'domain': Value('string'), 'language': Value('string')}
              because column names don't match
              
              During handling of the above exception, another exception occurred:
              
              Traceback (most recent call last):
                File "/src/services/worker/src/worker/job_runners/config/parquet_and_info.py", line 1339, in compute_config_parquet_and_info_response
                  parquet_operations = convert_to_parquet(builder)
                                       ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                File "/src/services/worker/src/worker/job_runners/config/parquet_and_info.py", line 972, in convert_to_parquet
                  builder.download_and_prepare(
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 894, in download_and_prepare
                  self._download_and_prepare(
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 970, in _download_and_prepare
                  self._prepare_split(split_generator, **prepare_split_kwargs)
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1702, in _prepare_split
                  for job_id, done, content in self._prepare_split_single(
                                               ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1833, in _prepare_split_single
                  raise DatasetGenerationCastError.from_cast_error(
              datasets.exceptions.DatasetGenerationCastError: An error occurred while generating the dataset
              
              All the data files must have the same columns, but at some point there are 1 new columns ({'text'}) and 5 missing columns ({'input', 'instruction', 'domain', 'output', 'language'}).
              
              This happened while the json dataset builder was generating data using
              
              hf://datasets/jakeveo05/gpt-knowledge-base/training_ready/pretrain_gpt.jsonl (at revision 7dacadeb4cccf4c1f90ba5fed3bd83d6e3b15b08)
              
              Please either edit the data files to have matching columns, or separate them into different configurations (see docs at https://hf.co/docs/hub/datasets-manual-configuration#multiple-configurations)

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ALSO AVAILABLE Acknowledgments In writing this book I have been taken on another wonderful and unique journey. Not only have I discovered more delicious dishes, I have also learnt so much more about the rich history and culture of colonial Vietnam. I am always amazed and appreciative as to where the love of food has t...
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many of our friends have passed, so we make sure we catch up every morning for our walk. Afterwards we usually head to our friend’s charcuterie store to buy freshly baked baguettes and pâté for our families.’ Baguettes and pâté… The French had such a profound impact on the Vietnamese way of life yet I’ve never stopped ...
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I arrive in time to catch the quirky sight of thirty or so men and women, all over the age of fifty, strutting their stuff to the beat, doing the cha-cha-cha, salsa and the lambada. The dancers are assembled in small groups, taking their cues from each dance leader, and I can’t help but laugh with joy at such a sight. ...
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Madame Van at the Metropole A VINTAGE CITROËN TRACTION PULLS UP IN THE sweeping entrance of a grand building. The doorman, wearing a black suit and white gloves, opens the car door and helps his guests out, leaving their Louis Vuitton suitcases for the porter. He ushers them inside where they are greeted by elegant fem...
This passage discusses: Madame Van at the Metropole A VINTAGE CITROËN TRACTION PULLS UP IN THE sweeping entrance of a grand building. The doorman, wearing a black suit and white gloves, opens the car door and helps his guests out, leaving their Louis Vuitton suitcases for the porter. He ushers them inside where they ar...
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made stocks, we used to add uncooked vegetables for a clear soup, but now, for our beef broth in particular, we chargrill or roast the vegetables before we add them to the pot — this is a typical French technique. ‘There is a dish that I cook often, bo sot vang, which is beef cooked in rice wine. The Vietnamese never u...
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Truong Dinh Tuyen and his wife The Old Quarter is the historic heart of Hanoi, home to thousands of years of history. Hanoi sits on the right bank of the Red River, so named for its reddish-brown colour, but the river once ran through the city centre, down canals and winding waterways, which were built to allow cargo b...
This passage discusses: Truong Dinh Tuyen and his wife The Old Quarter is the historic heart of Hanoi, home to thousands of years of history. Hanoi sits on the right bank of the Red River, so named for its reddish-brown colour, but the river once ran through the city centre, down canals and winding waterways, which wer...
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Hanoi’s Old Quarter Wow! The dish has everything: great colours, wonderful textures, varying temperatures and incredible contrasting flavours. The dill is abundant but subtle and the turmeric and galangal are very well balanced — not overpowering at all. This dish may well become one of my favourite Hanoian dishes. The...
This passage discusses: Hanoi’s Old Quarter Wow! The dish has everything: great colours, wonderful textures, varying temperatures and incredible contrasting flavours. The dill is abundant but subtle and the turmeric and galangal are very well balanced — not overpowering at all. This dish may well become one of my favou...
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Slow–cooked oxtail and beef brisket in aromatic spices SERVES 6–8 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL This is a great example of how the Vietnamese have turned a traditional French stew into a classic Vietnamese dish. There are many versions of bo kho throughout Vietnam, and this one is the northern version. I use sarsaparilla in...
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The last of the Mohicans I STEP ONTO THE STREET OUTSIDE MR TUYEN’S restaurant, the number for his old friend on a piece of paper in my hand. I decide to call her straight away. Her name is Delphine and she agrees to see me. She lives only ten minutes away and I’m excited at the thought of soon meeting her. I hurry down...
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Madame Delphine’s family villa ‘My birth name is Ho Thi Thuy Tan. I was born in 1932 into a very noble family. My grandparents were the king and queen of Tonkin and Annam. My grandfather governed all of the northern areas and was the head of the largest French college in Vietnam, called Albert Sarraut College, named af...
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Chargrilled jumbo garlic prawns with green papaya SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL When chargrilling or deep–frying prawns, I always leave the head and tail intact as I enjoy their crispy texture. Please be adventurous and give it a go. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon ligh...
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Beef sirloin wok–tossed with garlic and green peppercorns SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL When the French arrived in Vietnam, they were surprised to see that the locals did not eat beef often, as cows were regarded mainly as working animals. This recipe is the Vietnamese version of the popular French dish, pepper s...
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country. The costs of having French officials and military here were very high and who do you think paid for all that? The Vietnamese people did — my grandparents, your grandparents — with outrageously high taxes. ‘Now if you think that was criminal. In 1902 the French decided to monopolise the making and selling of al...
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The Vietnamese people have taken all things great from China, France and America and have adapted them into their own culture. Cuong shakes my hand and smiles. ‘I apologise if I got worked up,’ he says. ‘All my ancestors have always experienced famine and poverty, many were slaves to French rubber companies, some fough...
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Remove the upper shell of the crab, pick off the gills, which look like little fingers, and discard them. Clean the crab under running water and drain. Place the crab on its stomach and chop the crab in half lengthways with a heavy cleaver. Now chop each half into 4 pieces, chopping each piece behind each leg. With the...
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‘What is all this for?’ I ask him. ‘It’s for my mother’s pho broth. We have to prepare it now so it’s ready for our noodle stall tomorrow morning. Come back at 6 am and it’ll be ready then.’ I remember Madame Van from the Metropole telling me how Vietnamese cooks have adapted to the French technique of chargrilling the...
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2 teaspoons cumin seeds 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 8 cloves 5 star anise 2 x 10 cm (4 inch) pieces of cassia bark 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 40 cm (16 inch) square muslin cloth METHOD Fill a large saucepan with cold water, add 3 tablespoons of the salt, then submerge the oxtail in the water. Soak for 1 hour, then dra...
This passage discusses: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 8 cloves 5 star anise 2 x 10 cm (4 inch) pieces of cassia bark 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 40 cm (16 inch) square muslin cloth METHOD Fill a large saucepan with cold water, add 3 tablespoons of the salt, then submerge the oxtail in the water. S...
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Mrs Chan’s 150-year-old charcuterie store I AM WALKING AIMLESSLY UP AND DOWN Hang Bong Street in the scorching heat, and have been doing so for twenty minutes now, desperately searching for Madame Delphine’s favourite charcuterie store. I’m about ready to give up. I gulp down some more water and pour the rest over my h...
This passage discusses: Mrs Chan’s 150-year-old charcuterie store I AM WALKING AIMLESSLY UP AND DOWN Hang Bong Street in the scorching heat, and have been doing so for twenty minutes now, desperately searching for Madame Delphine’s favourite charcuterie store. I’m about ready to give up. I gulp down some more water and...
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Chicken and pork liver pâté SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL Pàté is found everywhere throughout Vietnam, seemingly on every street corner, and always served with a crisp baguette, another culinary legacy of the French occupation. INGREDIENTS 200 g (7 oz) pork livers 200 g (7 oz) chicken livers 100 g (3½ oz) butter,...
This passage discusses: Chicken and pork liver pâté SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL Pàté is found everywhere throughout Vietnam, seemingly on every street corner, and always served with a crisp baguette, another culinary legacy of the French occupation. INGREDIENTS 200 g (7 oz) pork livers 200 g (7 oz) chicken live...
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Chef Didier Corlou IT’S 5 PM AND THE SUN IS BEGINNING TO set. It’s the perfect time to chat to a chef: lunch service is finished and preparations for dinner are almost complete. The evening sky is a stunning purplish pink and there’s a rare cool breeze in the air, so I decide to walk. I’m on my way to meet Didier Corlo...
This passage discusses: Chef Didier Corlou IT’S 5 PM AND THE SUN IS BEGINNING TO set. It’s the perfect time to chat to a chef: lunch service is finished and preparations for dinner are almost complete. The evening sky is a stunning purplish pink and there’s a rare cool breeze in the air, so I decide to walk. I’m on my ...
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times of poor health, but nowadays it is eaten at any time of day, most often as street food. While pho is known andloved all over Vietnam, it is claimed that Hanoi is the best place to go for pho. As I had suspected, the exact origins of pho are a mystery and no one seems to know for sure if it wasa Vietnamese creatio...
This passage discusses: times of poor health, but nowadays it is eaten at any time of day, most often as street food. While pho is known andloved all over Vietnam, it is claimed that Hanoi is the best place to go for pho. As I had suspected, the exact origins of pho are a mystery and no one seems to know for sure if it...
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Stephan, Tin and the Green Tangerine HANOI ON A SATURDAY NIGHT — I HAVE NEVER seen anything like it. The streets are heaving with people and motorbikes. It’s anarchy on the roads: the motorised do as they please, riding up onto the footpaths, honking their horns and bullying the pedestrians out of their way. I am one o...
This passage discusses: Stephan, Tin and the Green Tangerine HANOI ON A SATURDAY NIGHT — I HAVE NEVER seen anything like it. The streets are heaving with people and motorbikes. It’s anarchy on the roads: the motorised do as they please, riding up onto the footpaths, honking their horns and bullying the pedestrians out ...
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I left my job and began to cook more and more, re-creating all the wonderful food my parents cooked in France, using imported French ingredients to cook Vietnamese food. ‘The only positive thing we knew about Vietnam was its food. Every day, my parents used French ingredients to cook authentic Vietnamese dishes. As I g...
This passage discusses: I left my job and began to cook more and more, re-creating all the wonderful food my parents cooked in France, using imported French ingredients to cook Vietnamese food. ‘The only positive thing we knew about Vietnam was its food. Every day, my parents used French ingredients to cook authentic V...
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cover with the lid. Sit the steamer over a wok or saucepan of rapidly boiling water and steam for 8 minutes. Remove and set aside. Meanwhile, blanch the spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, then refresh in iced water and drain. Divide the spinach leaves over the remaining four 12 cm (4½ inch) pastry cutters, overla...
This passage discusses: cover with the lid. Sit the steamer over a wok or saucepan of rapidly boiling water and steam for 8 minutes. Remove and set aside. Meanwhile, blanch the spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, then refresh in iced water and drain. Divide the spinach leaves over the remaining four 12 cm (4½ inch...
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Fried chocolate truffles with pink pepper SERVES 4–6 This is one of Green Tangerine’s signature desserts. It would have to be the most unusual chocolate dessert I have ever seen, which is why I love it! TRUFFLES 100 g (3½ oz) dark chocolate, chopped 30 ml (1 fl oz) thickened cream 20 g (¾ oz) unsalted butter 1 teaspoon...
This passage discusses: Fried chocolate truffles with pink pepper SERVES 4–6 This is one of Green Tangerine’s signature desserts. It would have to be the most unusual chocolate dessert I have ever seen, which is why I love it! TRUFFLES 100 g (3½ oz) dark chocolate, chopped 30 ml (1 fl oz) thickened cream 20 g (¾ oz) un...
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Vietnamese workers and their French employer In 1893, Swiss-born French physician Dr Alexandre Yersin, a protégé of Dr Louis Pasteur, visited the region, its ever green trees and hills reminding him of his homeland. So enamoured was he of the town’s charms, he recommended the French colonial administration form a healt...
This passage discusses: Vietnamese workers and their French employer In 1893, Swiss-born French physician Dr Alexandre Yersin, a protégé of Dr Louis Pasteur, visited the region, its ever green trees and hills reminding him of his homeland. So enamoured was he of the town’s charms, he recommended the French colonial adm...
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in crisp starched whites and a very tall chef’s hat, comes out to check on my meal. His name is Linh and he has been cooking in the Rabelais’ kitchen for over fifteen years. He tells me that in the early 1900s Dalat was well known as good hunting grounds for wild boar, black bears, deer, panthers, tigers, elephants and...
This passage discusses: in crisp starched whites and a very tall chef’s hat, comes out to check on my meal. His name is Linh and he has been cooking in the Rabelais’ kitchen for over fifteen years. He tells me that in the early 1900s Dalat was well known as good hunting grounds for wild boar, black bears, deer, panther...
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1 bird’s eye chilli, sliced METHOD Peel the pomelo and then roughly segment it by simply tearing small pieces with your hands, doing your best to remove the tough outer pith. Put the pomelo in a mixing bowl with the green mango, herbs, spring onion and fried garlic. Dress with the dipping fish sauce and set aside. Heat...
This passage discusses: 1 bird’s eye chilli, sliced METHOD Peel the pomelo and then roughly segment it by simply tearing small pieces with your hands, doing your best to remove the tough outer pith. Put the pomelo in a mixing bowl with the green mango, herbs, spring onion and fried garlic. Dress with the dipping fish s...
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Using a mortar and pestle, pound the prawns into a fine paste. Place into a mixing bowl and add half the dill, the fish sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix everything together for 2 minutes, or until combined well. Take a teaspoon of the paste and carefully stuff each pumpkin flower. Fill a wok or dee...
This passage discusses: Using a mortar and pestle, pound the prawns into a fine paste. Place into a mixing bowl and add half the dill, the fish sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix everything together for 2 minutes, or until combined well. Take a teaspoon of the paste and carefully stuff each pumpkin f...
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Rabbit in red wine SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL This dish originated in the late 1800s and was traditionally cooked with red wine. Today some Vietnamese families prefer to cook the rabbit in rice wine. Start this dish a day ahead, to allow enough time for marinating the rabbit. INGREDIENTS 1 whole farmed rabbit ...
This passage discusses: Rabbit in red wine SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL This dish originated in the late 1800s and was traditionally cooked with red wine. Today some Vietnamese families prefer to cook the rabbit in rice wine. Start this dish a day ahead, to allow enough time for marinating the rabbit. INGREDIENT...
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Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and gently cook the pork mince for about 2 minutes, or until cooked through but not browned. Remove and set aside. Wipe the pan clean with kitchen paper, then add 2 teaspoons of butter and gently fry the shallots and garlic for 5 minutes, or until very soft and slightly caramelised...
This passage discusses: Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and gently cook the pork mince for about 2 minutes, or until cooked through but not browned. Remove and set aside. Wipe the pan clean with kitchen paper, then add 2 teaspoons of butter and gently fry the shallots and garlic for 5 minutes, or until very soft ...
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Combine the bay leaves, thyme, red wine and half the fish sauce in a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat in the marinade, then cover and place in the fridge to marinate for 2 hours, or overnight for a better flavour. Put the dried mushrooms in a bowl, cover with water and soak for 20 minutes, then drain...
This passage discusses: Combine the bay leaves, thyme, red wine and half the fish sauce in a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat in the marinade, then cover and place in the fridge to marinate for 2 hours, or overnight for a better flavour. Put the dried mushrooms in a bowl, cover with water and soak fo...
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Heart of palm and tomato salad with Vietnamese herbs SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL Heart of palm, or palm heart, is a versatile ingredient that I’ve been using quite a lot lately as I love its light, almost sweet flavour and crunchy texture. Heart of palm can be served raw in salads, stir-fried or steamed. INGRED...
This passage discusses: Heart of palm and tomato salad with Vietnamese herbs SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL Heart of palm, or palm heart, is a versatile ingredient that I’ve been using quite a lot lately as I love its light, almost sweet flavour and crunchy texture. Heart of palm can be served raw in salads, stir-...
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minutes, charring the sides. Add the fish sauce, sugar and pepper and wok- toss for a further 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic chives and spring onion and wok-toss for another 2 minutes. Serve with steamed jasmine rice. A farmers’ market and more IT’S 5 AM AND MY HANDS ARE TURNING NUMB AS I walk through the mist on...
This passage discusses: minutes, charring the sides. Add the fish sauce, sugar and pepper and wok- toss for a further 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic chives and spring onion and wok-toss for another 2 minutes. Serve with steamed jasmine rice. A farmers’ market and more IT’S 5 AM AND MY HANDS ARE TURNING NUMB AS I ...
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bucket to the stalls below and shout out their order of herbs and vegetables. Money is taken and orders are placed in the bucket; the cooks pull up the rope, collect their goods and off they go — chopping, slicing, dicing, pulling fragrant herbs off their stalks. It is the most entertaining, exciting and theatrical way...
This passage discusses: bucket to the stalls below and shout out their order of herbs and vegetables. Money is taken and orders are placed in the bucket; the cooks pull up the rope, collect their goods and off they go — chopping, slicing, dicing, pulling fragrant herbs off their stalks. It is the most entertaining, exc...
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Caramelised pork belly with quail eggs SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL Traditionally this dish is cooked with chicken eggs, but the cooks at the Dalat markets serve it with quail eggs, so I gave it a go and it was delicious. Use fresh young coconut water if you can source it, as the tinned variety has three per cen...
This passage discusses: Caramelised pork belly with quail eggs SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL Traditionally this dish is cooked with chicken eggs, but the cooks at the Dalat markets serve it with quail eggs, so I gave it a go and it was delicious. Use fresh young coconut water if you can source it, as the tinned v...
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I hand over my money and she passes me a pork roll, or bahn mi thit — one of the most popular and internationally known Vietnamese dishes today; it’s the perfect marriage of French and Vietnamese ingredients and flavours. Over the years the Vietnamese have tweaked the traditional French baguette and adapted it to suit ...
This passage discusses: I hand over my money and she passes me a pork roll, or bahn mi thit — one of the most popular and internationally known Vietnamese dishes today; it’s the perfect marriage of French and Vietnamese ingredients and flavours. Over the years the Vietnamese have tweaked the traditional French baguette...
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2 red Asian shallots, chopped 250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) young coconut water 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon annatto oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon tomato paste (concentrated purée) 1 tablespoon potato starch METHOD To make the pork balls, pound the prawns using a mortar an...
This passage discusses: 2 red Asian shallots, chopped 250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) young coconut water 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon annatto oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon tomato paste (concentrated purée) 1 tablespoon potato starch METHOD To make the pork balls, pound the ...
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home and four generations of our family have lived here. They loved Vietnam and its people, and they treated their workers with great respect. We eventually left in the late 1950s, but as I got older my hunger to return to my country of birth grew stronger. I missed the lifestyle, the weather, the people and, of course...
This passage discusses: home and four generations of our family have lived here. They loved Vietnam and its people, and they treated their workers with great respect. We eventually left in the late 1950s, but as I got older my hunger to return to my country of birth grew stronger. I missed the lifestyle, the weather, t...
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Pierre introduces me to an elderly couple, Ha Bang and Ca Bang, who gently take me by the arm and warmly invite me into their home. We walk past a copper kettle boiling on an open fire in the yard, and enter a dimly lit room. Ha Bang sits next to me at the long dusty table and rests his hand on mine. His palms are roug...
This passage discusses: Pierre introduces me to an elderly couple, Ha Bang and Ca Bang, who gently take me by the arm and warmly invite me into their home. We walk past a copper kettle boiling on an open fire in the yard, and enter a dimly lit room. Ha Bang sits next to me at the long dusty table and rests his hand on ...
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Green tea-smoked duck SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL It’s really quite easy to smoke foods and it adds so much depth of flavour and wonderful aroma to a dish, with very little effort. You can also use a hooded barbecue to smoke your duck. INGREDIENTS ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 2 t...
This passage discusses: Green tea-smoked duck SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL It’s really quite easy to smoke foods and it adds so much depth of flavour and wonderful aroma to a dish, with very little effort. You can also use a hooded barbecue to smoke your duck. INGREDIENTS ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 tables...
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Vietnam was everything I had imagined it to be: buffaloes ploughed the fields, farmers tended to their vibrant green rice paddies, bicycles and cyclos congested tree-lined streets, rickshaws rode high, elegant women wearing traditional ao dai and locals in conical hats dotted kerbsides, eating street food. That first d...
This passage discusses: Vietnam was everything I had imagined it to be: buffaloes ploughed the fields, farmers tended to their vibrant green rice paddies, bicycles and cyclos congested tree-lined streets, rickshaws rode high, elegant women wearing traditional ao dai and locals in conical hats dotted kerbsides, eating s...
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Ben Thanh night markets, escargot and frogs’ legs I HAVE LEARNT TO LOVE THE NEW SAIGON, but on my first day in the city I always head to the Ben Thanh night market for a tried and true Saigon experience… It is 4 pm and already Le Loi Street is gridlocked with motorbikes; the traffic has come to a complete halt. I get o...
This passage discusses: Ben Thanh night markets, escargot and frogs’ legs I HAVE LEARNT TO LOVE THE NEW SAIGON, but on my first day in the city I always head to the Ben Thanh night market for a tried and true Saigon experience… It is 4 pm and already Le Loi Street is gridlocked with motorbikes; the traffic has come to ...
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Snails cooked in lemongrass and chilli SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL If you love snails, you really must visit Saigon’s Ben Thanh markets, where you’ll find over ten varieties of snails on offer. If preparing them yourself, make sure you soak the snails in salted water for ten minutes before rinsing them under co...
This passage discusses: Snails cooked in lemongrass and chilli SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL If you love snails, you really must visit Saigon’s Ben Thanh markets, where you’ll find over ten varieties of snails on offer. If preparing them yourself, make sure you soak the snails in salted water for ten minutes befo...
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Scallops chargrilled in spring onion oil SERVES 4–6 AS A SHARED STARTER Spring onion oil is essential to Vietnamese cuisine, but you won’t find it at Asian markets because it is so simple to make. The French do a very similar dish with grilled mussels. INGREDIENTS 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) scallops in the shell, cleaned 125 ml ...
This passage discusses: Scallops chargrilled in spring onion oil SERVES 4–6 AS A SHARED STARTER Spring onion oil is essential to Vietnamese cuisine, but you won’t find it at Asian markets because it is so simple to make. The French do a very similar dish with grilled mussels. INGREDIENTS 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) scallops in th...
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David Thai (pictured in centre with red overalls) with his mother and father, siblings and cousins ‘My grandmother in France arranged the paperwork to get my brother and me over there, and a year later we were living in Paris with her. She was like a mother to us, but could only care for us for a few years before she ...
This passage discusses: David Thai (pictured in centre with red overalls) with his mother and father, siblings and cousins ‘My grandmother in France arranged the paperwork to get my brother and me over there, and a year later we were living in Paris with her. She was like a mother to us, but could only care for us for...
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Prawn, mango and snow pea salad SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL Traditional Vietnamese mango salads call for green mangoes, but David’s French version uses semi-ripe mangoes, which are softer in texture and are on the sweeter side. Use the larger mango varieties for this recipe, not the smaller ones that you would ...
This passage discusses: Prawn, mango and snow pea salad SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL Traditional Vietnamese mango salads call for green mangoes, but David’s French version uses semi-ripe mangoes, which are softer in texture and are on the sweeter side. Use the larger mango varieties for this recipe, not the smal...
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Turn to coat the chicken pieces well in the marinade, then cover and place in the fridge to marinate for 1 hour. Heat a large saucepan or wok over high heat, then add the vegetable oil and fry the remaining garlic for 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Now add the chicken and seal on both sides until lightly browned. Add th...
This passage discusses: Turn to coat the chicken pieces well in the marinade, then cover and place in the fridge to marinate for 1 hour. Heat a large saucepan or wok over high heat, then add the vegetable oil and fry the remaining garlic for 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Now add the chicken and seal on both sides until...
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minutes, then pour in the cream. Bring to boiling point, then take the pan off the heat. Set aside for 20 minutes for the flavours to infuse, then remove and discard the mandarin peel. Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F/Gas 2). In a clean saucepan, combine the remaining mandarin juice, the brandy and Cointreau. Bring to ...
This passage discusses: minutes, then pour in the cream. Bring to boiling point, then take the pan off the heat. Set aside for 20 minutes for the flavours to infuse, then remove and discard the mandarin peel. Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F/Gas 2). In a clean saucepan, combine the remaining mandarin juice, the brandy ...
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several times for work, too.’ Intrigued by her background, I ask her to tell me more about her grandfather and her French heritage. She tells me that we need to get a bottle of wine and sit down, as it is a very long and complicated story… ‘What I am about to tell you, I only found out for myself just ten years ago,’ s...
This passage discusses: several times for work, too.’ Intrigued by her background, I ask her to tell me more about her grandfather and her French heritage. She tells me that we need to get a bottle of wine and sit down, as it is a very long and complicated story… ‘What I am about to tell you, I only found out for mysel...
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At this point I have to interrupt and get another bottle of wine. I tell her that her family story sounds like an episode from Days of Our Lives. She laughs then tells me to drink up because there is a lot more to the drama. I started to pursue an interest in the culinary aspects of my French roots, and it really chang...
This passage discusses: At this point I have to interrupt and get another bottle of wine. I tell her that her family story sounds like an episode from Days of Our Lives. She laughs then tells me to drink up because there is a lot more to the drama. I started to pursue an interest in the culinary aspects of my French ro...
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Pan-fried salmon in orange sauce SERVES 2 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL I came across this dish at a traditional Vietnamese restaurant in Saigon. I asked the chef where the dish was from and she told me that the salmon was local, from a small mountain village called Ta Phin in northern Vietnam, home to the Red Dzao minority...
This passage discusses: Pan-fried salmon in orange sauce SERVES 2 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL I came across this dish at a traditional Vietnamese restaurant in Saigon. I asked the chef where the dish was from and she told me that the salmon was local, from a small mountain village called Ta Phin in northern Vietnam, home ...
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drain well. Place each crab on a hard surface with its stomach facing up. In at wisting motion, pull the legs and claws away from the body. Using both hands, put your fingers under the edge of the shell between the crab’s body and the shell. Pull apart in opposite directions until you hear a snapping sound, then remove...
This passage discusses: drain well. Place each crab on a hard surface with its stomach facing up. In at wisting motion, pull the legs and claws away from the body. Using both hands, put your fingers under the edge of the shell between the crab’s body and the shell. Pull apart in opposite directions until you hear a sna...
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1 handful mint leaves 100 ml (3½ fl oz) dipping fish sauce (nuoc mam cham) METHOD To make the crepe batter, sift the rice flour and plain flour into a bowl, add the salt and turmeric and mix well. Pour the coconut cream and soda water into the bowl and mix well with a whisk to form a smooth batter. Set aside to rest fo...
This passage discusses: 1 handful mint leaves 100 ml (3½ fl oz) dipping fish sauce (nuoc mam cham) METHOD To make the crepe batter, sift the rice flour and plain flour into a bowl, add the salt and turmeric and mix well. Pour the coconut cream and soda water into the bowl and mix well with a whisk to form a smooth batt...
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Beef slow-braised in young coconut water SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine 3 tablespoons annatto oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) beef chuck or oyster blade, cut into 4 cm (1½ inch) dice 2 tablespoons vegetabl...
This passage discusses: Beef slow-braised in young coconut water SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine 3 tablespoons annatto oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) beef chuck or oyster blade, cut into 4 cm (1½ inch) dic...
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Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Lay the pieces of banana leaf, one at a time, in the pan for 30 seconds on each side until the leaves become soft and pliable. Set aside. To make the marinade, put the galangal and turmeric in a mortar and pestle and pound to form a paste. Transfer the galangal and turmeric to a larg...
This passage discusses: Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Lay the pieces of banana leaf, one at a time, in the pan for 30 seconds on each side until the leaves become soft and pliable. Set aside. To make the marinade, put the galangal and turmeric in a mortar and pestle and pound to form a paste. Transfer the galanga...
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I’M ON A DIRECT FLIGHT FROM HO CHI MINH CITY to Paris. Lunch is served and, to my surprise, Vietnam Airlines is offering some very interesting French–Vietnamese dishes: salad of dried beef, tea-smoked duck, beaufort cheese and chanterelle mushrooms; beef tenderloin with butter, potato and turmeric purée; and a cheese p...
This passage discusses: I’M ON A DIRECT FLIGHT FROM HO CHI MINH CITY to Paris. Lunch is served and, to my surprise, Vietnam Airlines is offering some very interesting French–Vietnamese dishes: salad of dried beef, tea-smoked duck, beaufort cheese and chanterelle mushrooms; beef tenderloin with butter, potato and turmer...
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Mother Two and the crew HA THI HIEU IS MY MOTHER’S ELDEST SISTER, KNOWN to her siblings as Sister Two. When my mother was busy working in the family market stall in Saigon, Sister Two looked after my brother and sister — so she became ‘Mother Two’ to them. Then, when I was born, I followed tradition and called her Moth...
This passage discusses: Mother Two and the crew HA THI HIEU IS MY MOTHER’S ELDEST SISTER, KNOWN to her siblings as Sister Two. When my mother was busy working in the family market stall in Saigon, Sister Two looked after my brother and sister — so she became ‘Mother Two’ to them. Then, when I was born, I followed tradi...
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‘Hi, I’m your cousin Sawa. I’m Isabella’s husband.’ We hop in his car and head towards Martigues, a small town a good thirty minutes’ drive from Marseille, and Sawa does not stop talking the whole way. He jumps from English to Vietnamese, passionately expressing his love for good food and his loyalty to French wine. I ...
This passage discusses: ‘Hi, I’m your cousin Sawa. I’m Isabella’s husband.’ We hop in his car and head towards Martigues, a small town a good thirty minutes’ drive from Marseille, and Sawa does not stop talking the whole way. He jumps from English to Vietnamese, passionately expressing his love for good food and his lo...
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Mussels tossed with butter, crisp garlic and Asian basil SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL INGREDIENTS 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) small mussels 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 40 g (1½ oz) butter 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 red Asian shallots, chopped 2 teaspoons fish sauce generous pinch of salt and coarsely cracked black pepper 10...
This passage discusses: Mussels tossed with butter, crisp garlic and Asian basil SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL INGREDIENTS 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) small mussels 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 40 g (1½ oz) butter 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 red Asian shallots, chopped 2 teaspoons fish sauce generous pinch of salt and coarsely...
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In a food processor, blitz together the butter, garlic, coriander, Asian basil, salt and pepper. Remove from the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside at cool room temperature to allow the flavours to develop. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4). Line the bottom of a baking tray with rock salt. Fill each snai...
This passage discusses: In a food processor, blitz together the butter, garlic, coriander, Asian basil, salt and pepper. Remove from the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside at cool room temperature to allow the flavours to develop. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4). Line the bottom of a baking tray with r...
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‘That is my father; he is a legendary cook. A French family, who were living in Saigon in the early 1900s, adopted my father, giving him the French name Paul Sabourdy. This meant that he was automatically a citizen of France, so when the French pulled out of Vietnam, my father also had the right to leave. My father was...
This passage discusses: ‘That is my father; he is a legendary cook. A French family, who were living in Saigon in the early 1900s, adopted my father, giving him the French name Paul Sabourdy. This meant that he was automatically a citizen of France, so when the French pulled out of Vietnam, my father also had the right...
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Juice 2 of the passionfruit, then strain the juice, discarding the seeds. Add the dipping fish sauce to the strained juice, stir to combine, then drizzle the dressing over the kingfish. Juice the remaining passionfruit (including the seeds) onto the kingfish, then sprinkle the herbs and lemongrass over the top. Garnish...
This passage discusses: Juice 2 of the passionfruit, then strain the juice, discarding the seeds. Add the dipping fish sauce to the strained juice, stir to combine, then drizzle the dressing over the kingfish. Juice the remaining passionfruit (including the seeds) onto the kingfish, then sprinkle the herbs and lemongra...
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METHOD Combine all the marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl, stirring well to dissolve the sugar. Rub this mixture all over the chicken skin, pushing some mixture under the skin. Rub the chicken cavity with the mixture, then stuff the remaining mixture into the cavity. Cover and place in the fridge to marinate for 1 h...
This passage discusses: METHOD Combine all the marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl, stirring well to dissolve the sugar. Rub this mixture all over the chicken skin, pushing some mixture under the skin. Rub the chicken cavity with the mixture, then stuff the remaining mixture into the cavity. Cover and place in the fr...
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the boil, then turn off the heat. Cover the pan and allow the flavours to infuse for 10 minutes. Beat the sugar and egg yolks together in a mixing bowl until creamy. Pour the cream over the egg mixture, whisking constantly until combined. Strain the cream and egg mixture into a large jug, discarding the solids, then po...
This passage discusses: the boil, then turn off the heat. Cover the pan and allow the flavours to infuse for 10 minutes. Beat the sugar and egg yolks together in a mixing bowl until creamy. Pour the cream over the egg mixture, whisking constantly until combined. Strain the cream and egg mixture into a large jug, discar...
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Verrine of eggplant, asparagus & Asian mushrooms with goat’s curd SERVES 4 AS A STARTER A verrine is a layered savoury appetiser, snack or dessert in a small glass, its name taken from the French verre, meaning ‘glass’. You can use whatever vegetables are fresh and in season to create your own versions. INGREDIENTS 1 l...
This passage discusses: Verrine of eggplant, asparagus & Asian mushrooms with goat’s curd SERVES 4 AS A STARTER A verrine is a layered savoury appetiser, snack or dessert in a small glass, its name taken from the French verre, meaning ‘glass’. You can use whatever vegetables are fresh and in season to create your own v...
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simply mash with a fork. If you want a very fine purée, push the mixture through a fine sieve before serving. Set aside and keep warm. Slice the bitter melon in half lengthways. Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds, then slice the melon into neat 5 cm (2 inch) lengths. Peel the carrot and cut it into neat lengths the sa...
This passage discusses: simply mash with a fork. If you want a very fine purée, push the mixture through a fine sieve before serving. Set aside and keep warm. Slice the bitter melon in half lengthways. Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds, then slice the melon into neat 5 cm (2 inch) lengths. Peel the carrot and cut it ...
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Laurent’s quail flambé SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL I noticed that all my cousins regularly cooked with many varieties of bouquet garni. Now I too have begun to adopt the use of French herbs into my own Vietnamese cooking. INGREDIENT 6 quails (see note, or ask your butcher to remove the ribcage from the quails, ...
This passage discusses: Laurent’s quail flambé SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL I noticed that all my cousins regularly cooked with many varieties of bouquet garni. Now I too have begun to adopt the use of French herbs into my own Vietnamese cooking. INGREDIENT 6 quails (see note, or ask your butcher to remove the r...
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Lamb cutlets cooked in preserved bean curd SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL Preserved bean curd is basically tofu that has been fermented for over a year in rice wine, salt and chilli. A cube of preserved bean curd and steamed rice is an extremely tasty meal in itself. You can find preserved bean curd in glass jars ...
This passage discusses: Lamb cutlets cooked in preserved bean curd SERVES 4–6 AS PART OF A SHARED MEAL Preserved bean curd is basically tofu that has been fermented for over a year in rice wine, salt and chilli. A cube of preserved bean curd and steamed rice is an extremely tasty meal in itself. You can find preserved ...
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Spring onion oil MAKES 250 ML (9 FL OZ/1 CUP) INGREDIENTS 250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) vegetable oil 6–8 spring onions (scallions), green part only, thinly sliced METHOD Put the oil and spring onions in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the spring onions for about 2 minutes, or until the oil just starts to simmer, then remov...
This passage discusses: Spring onion oil MAKES 250 ML (9 FL OZ/1 CUP) INGREDIENTS 250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) vegetable oil 6–8 spring onions (scallions), green part only, thinly sliced METHOD Put the oil and spring onions in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the spring onions for about 2 minutes, or until the oil just star...
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boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, continuing to skim. After 1 hour, add the sugar, rock salt and fish sauce to the broth and simmer for another 2 hours, frequently skimming. Fill the pot with cold water to get it back to 15 litres (525 fl oz) and return it to the simmer. Cover with a lid, redu...
This passage discusses: boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, continuing to skim. After 1 hour, add the sugar, rock salt and fish sauce to the broth and simmer for another 2 hours, frequently skimming. Fill the pot with cold water to get it back to 15 litres (525 fl oz) and return it to the simmer...
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Pickled carrot MAKES 250 G (9 OZ) INGREDIENTS 185 ml (6 fl oz/¾ cup) white vinegar 100 g (3½ oz) sugar 1 teaspoon salt 200 g (7 oz) carrots, peeled METHOD Put the vinegar, sugar and salt in a saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to coo...
This passage discusses: Pickled carrot MAKES 250 G (9 OZ) INGREDIENTS 185 ml (6 fl oz/¾ cup) white vinegar 100 g (3½ oz) sugar 1 teaspoon salt 200 g (7 oz) carrots, peeled METHOD Put the vinegar, sugar and salt in a saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove the pan from the h...
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Fish sauce A pungent, salty liquid used widely in Vietnamese cooking as a condiment and flavouring. When using fish sauce as a dipping sauce, use a good– quality fish sauce such as Viet Huong or Phu Quoc brand. When using it in stocks and marinades, use Squid brand. Galangal Similar in appearance and preparation to its...
This passage discusses: Fish sauce A pungent, salty liquid used widely in Vietnamese cooking as a condiment and flavouring. When using fish sauce as a dipping sauce, use a good– quality fish sauce such as Viet Huong or Phu Quoc brand. When using it in stocks and marinades, use Squid brand. Galangal Similar in appearanc...
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is sweeter and is made from glutinous short–grain rice; the flour turns firm and sticky when cooked. Sambal oelek Sambal oelek is an Indonesian paste made from ground chillies, salt and lemongrass. It is mild in spice, so it adds heat without altering the flavour too much. It can be found in jars in Asian food stores. ...
This passage discusses: is sweeter and is made from glutinous short–grain rice; the flour turns firm and sticky when cooked. Sambal oelek Sambal oelek is an Indonesian paste made from ground chillies, salt and lemongrass. It is mild in spice, so it adds heat without altering the flavour too much. It can be found in jar...
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cabbage, wok-tossed with garlic caramelised frogs’ legs caramelised pork belly with quail eggs      chicken and pork liver pâté      chicken slow-braised in green pepper      coq au vin      meatballs steamed in caul fat      steamed Vietnamese mint-stuffed chicken      snails cooked in lemongrass and chilli chocolate ...
This passage discusses: cabbage, wok-tossed with garlic caramelised frogs’ legs caramelised pork belly with quail eggs      chicken and pork liver pâté      chicken slow-braised in green pepper      coq au vin      meatballs steamed in caul fat      steamed Vietnamese mint-stuffed chicken      snails cooked in lemongra...
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Laurent’s quail flambé      quail cooked in orange and coconut water R rabbit in red wine red Asian shallots, fried red braised pork belly S Saigon      green mango and pomelo salad with soft shell crab      heart of palm and tomato salad with Vietnamese herbs      pig’s ear and green mango salad      prawn, mango and ...
This passage discusses: Laurent’s quail flambé      quail cooked in orange and coconut water R rabbit in red wine red Asian shallots, fried red braised pork belly S Saigon      green mango and pomelo salad with soft shell crab      heart of palm and tomato salad with Vietnamese herbs      pig’s ear and green mango sala...
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children and those suffering from immune deficiency diseases) should consult their doctor with any concerns about eating raw eggs. OVEN GUIDE: You may find cooking times vary depending on the oven you are using. For fan-forced ovens, as a general rule, set the oven temperature to 20°C (35°F) lower than indicated in the...
children and those suffering from immune deficiency diseases) should consult their doctor with any concerns about eating raw eggs. OVEN GUIDE: You may find cooking times vary depending on the oven you are using. For fan-forced ovens, as a general rule, set the oven temperature to 20°C (35°F) lower than indicated in the...
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Recipes from my Vietnamese Kitchen Recipes from my Vietnamese Kitchen AUTHENTIC FOOD TO AWAKEN THE SENSES & FEED THE SOUL Uyen Luu PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLARE WINFIELD Uyên Lưu hosts Vietnamese supper clubs in her East London studio where she cooks dishes she learned from her mother. She passes on this knowledge of home co...
This passage discusses: Recipes from my Vietnamese Kitchen Recipes from my Vietnamese Kitchen AUTHENTIC FOOD TO AWAKEN THE SENSES & FEED THE SOUL Uyen Luu PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLARE WINFIELD Uyên Lưu hosts Vietnamese supper clubs in her East London studio where she cooks dishes she learned from her mother. She passes on t...
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I adore everything about Vietnamese food. Maybe it’s the Frenchman in me – and France has had a longer, stronger connection with Vietnam than the colonial one that lasted from 1887 to 1954 – but I’m excited by the fragrance, the beauty, the texture and the multiplicity of flavours of Vietnamese dishes. Even more than t...
This passage discusses: I adore everything about Vietnamese food. Maybe it’s the Frenchman in me – and France has had a longer, stronger connection with Vietnam than the colonial one that lasted from 1887 to 1954 – but I’m excited by the fragrance, the beauty, the texture and the multiplicity of flavours of Vietnamese ...
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“Eat playfully” I was born in Sài Gòn into a family who loves food. In the late 1970s and early 1980s after the Vietnam War, the country fell into extreme poverty and many people had their businesses, livelihoods, land and properties stripped away. There was a trade embargo, and food was scarce or even unavailable. My ...
This passage discusses: “Eat playfully” I was born in Sài Gòn into a family who loves food. In the late 1970s and early 1980s after the Vietnam War, the country fell into extreme poverty and many people had their businesses, livelihoods, land and properties stripped away. There was a trade embargo, and food was scarce ...
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Ingredients Herbs The Vietnamese use herbs in abundance. Full of perfume, flavour and health benefits, they are used in almost every savoury dish. Coriander/cilantro, Thai sweet basil and mint are the most readily available, so if in doubt, use those. Find out when your nearest Asian store has their fresh vegetable del...
This passage discusses: Ingredients Herbs The Vietnamese use herbs in abundance. Full of perfume, flavour and health benefits, they are used in almost every savoury dish. Coriander/cilantro, Thai sweet basil and mint are the most readily available, so if in doubt, use those. Find out when your nearest Asian store has t...
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Spices and condiments 1. FRESH GINGER (gừng) is considered a medicine or spice. Frequently used for its warm flavour and cleansing effects, it should be in every kitchen. Can be infused in hot water and drunk to aid digestion. 2. COCONUT CARAMEL OR COCONUT SAP SUGAR/HONEY (nước màu) is a sweet, smoky coconut caramel us...
This passage discusses: Spices and condiments 1. FRESH GINGER (gừng) is considered a medicine or spice. Frequently used for its warm flavour and cleansing effects, it should be in every kitchen. Can be infused in hot water and drunk to aid digestion. 2. COCONUT CARAMEL OR COCONUT SAP SUGAR/HONEY (nước màu) is a sweet, ...
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