Soy chicken wing noodles, rice bowls, banh mi – Uyen Luu’s budget Vietnamese recipes

Inspired by the dishes her mother used to make, the cookery writer shares these classic recipes that are delicious, simple and affordable

My family were refugees to the UK. My mum spoke no English and had only a small income from sewing blouses. My little brother and I relied on school lunches but came home to simple but gloriously delicious meals. The sweet smell of rice steaming alongside fried shallots and garlic can turn your appetite into a ferocious monster. My mum has the Vietnamese way of never forgetting to balance sweetness, savoury, tanginess and freshness. These meals have always been happy and I still eat like this.

Having simple ingredients at home – garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, cider vinegar and a spoonful of sugar – can turn a tin of tuna or a few eggs into economical and joyful meals. Throw in a crop of perky herbs and refreshing vegetables for goodness and balance to every meal. By adding sweet, sour, savoury flavours to dishes you cook means most of the work is done to fulfil mealtime needs and it doesn’t have to cost lots of money and take a great deal of time.

Continue reading...

from Recipes | The Guardian https://ift.tt/wxP1CcW
via IFTTT