Fry on a medium heat for a few minutes until lightly golden, then add the garlic and lemongrass. Stir fry for another minute or two, then add the palm sugar (or brown sugar), star anise and ...
In a small bowl, stir the vinegar, salt and caster sugar together ... over a medium–high heat until shimmering. Add the tofu and fry for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
Vietnamese rice papers are thin and pliable - you can fold them and they won't break, and when fried, become very crisp and delicate. If you can't find them, the Thai rice papers are fine ...
Heat the wok over a high flame, add the garlic and chilli and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Add all the squid back to the wok, sprinkle with half of the spiced-salt mixture and stir to combine.
Duncan Lu is a home cook who specialises in Vietnamese cuisine. Duncan’s understanding of Vietnamese food culture began with his grandma (who has now passed) who first thought him to cook, alongside ...