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Sriracha Shrimp and Rice

Most people are familiar with Tabasco Sauce and Pete’s Hot Sauce (http://www.texaspete.comPete’s) but in recent years Sriracha sauce has become popular among foodies in the US.  I was first introduced to it about 20 years ago while traveling through Thailand and it was love at first taste.  Of course, having lived in Indonesia, I was quite familiar with Sambal...
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Mint Coconut Shrimp

Spring is in full swing in DC these days and that has meant fresh shoots of mint have sprung up all over my backyard. There is so much mint (its actually Spearmint variety) that even my dogs come back smelling of mint when they have been out walking and exploring the various corners of our backyard.  This abundance of...
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Vietnamese Garden Rolls

I prefer the taste of foods that are not overly cooked and heavy tasting (yes, I know I know – all Indian food is overcooked and heavy tasting but in my defense, I do have to say that I don’t cook it often and those that have followed this blog over its progression in the past few months, know...
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