August 09, 2026
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Recipes & Cuisine

Summer Meal Ideas: Delicious, Refreshing Dishes to Savor This Season

Indulge in a culinary masterpiece where rich, savory flavors harmonize with a subtle, refreshing twist, creating an irresistible allure that captivates every palate.

– Tender Braised Pork Trotters: $75,000 VND

– Refreshing Bamboo Shoot Soup with Slow-Cooked Pork Ribs and Juicy Meatballs: $60,000 VND

– Crispy Black Pepper Mackerel Fillets: $100,000 VND

– Stir-Fried Luffa with Savory Dried Shrimp: $30,000 VND

Total: $265,000 VND

Ingredients: 500g premium pork trotters, fresh ginger, green onions, sea salt, lemons, kitchen twine, shrimp paste, and fresh herbs.

Start by cleaning the pork trotters with a salt and lemon mixture, removing any impurities. Secure each trotter with twine for even cooking. Blanch in salted water, then transfer to a fresh pot with ginger and green onions. Simmer until tender, skimming off foam. Chill in ice water, slice thinly, and serve with shrimp paste and herbs.

Ingredients: 300g bamboo shoots, 200g pork ribs, 7-8 meatballs, 1 tomato, garlic, sea salt, cooking oil, and green onions.

Simmer pork ribs with garlic until tender. Sauté bamboo shoots, then combine with ribs and meatballs. Add tomato wedges and cook until tender. Season, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.

Ingredients: 500g dried mackerel fillets, green peppercorns, fish sauce, sugar, cooking oil, and garlic.

Pan-fry mackerel until crispy. Whisk fish sauce, sugar, and water into a glaze. Sauté garlic, add glaze and peppercorns, then coat mackerel for a flavorful finish.

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