Dipping Sauce for Egg Rolls and Spring Rolls (Nuoc Cham without Fish Sauce)
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Dipping Sauce for Egg Rolls and Spring Rolls (Nuoc Cham without Fish Sauce)

After a fair number of so-so attempts and store-bought sauces that were no better, I finally found THE egg roll dipping sauce, just the way I like it. Unlike other sauces, I don’t use fish sauce (nuoc mam). It’s sweet but slightly spicy and goes wonderfully with Vietnamese egg rolls, spring rolls and imperial rolls. Let me know what you think!

Gua Bao (Chinese Steamed Buns) - Basic Recipe
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Gua Bao (Chinese Steamed Buns) - Basic Recipe

These steamed buns are unbelievably soft and fluffy. Here’s a detailed, step-by-step recipe for making them at home. You can fill them with anything: meat, fish, mushrooms…! This recipe is kosher and parve.

Gua Bao - Chinese Steamed Buns with Shredded Goose
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Gua Bao - Chinese Steamed Buns with Shredded Goose

These little steamed buns have a brioche-like texture that’s airy and melting at the same time. Use them as a base and fill them with whatever you like; the key is to vary the textures and flavors a bit and to add some freshness with herbs or raw vegetables. Here I’m sharing an easy version filled with braised goose legs, fresh cilantro and peanuts.