Vanns
Original Thai
Rub
Vanns
Rubs are simply marvelous. They are so easy
to use and bring explosively delicious flavor to foods we use every
day. We have discussed how to use the Tandoori Blend and the Cancun
Rub. Here we want to journey from the Caribbean to Asia and
focus on Thai Rubs.
First, some general comments on the
rub.
Thai Rub
has cilantro and lemon flavors, with hot and sweet background flavors.
It can be used as a flavoring in soups. Also use it as a dry or in a
wet marinade with pork, chicken, and fish. It is an essential in satay,
and nicely spices cold noodle salad.
Here are some simple recipes for the
rubs. Once you get used to them, you will find your own favorite ways
to season with them.
Thai Rub
Recipes
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Thai
Paste for Chicken or Fish
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Add 1/2
teaspoon lemon juice to each teaspoon of Thai Rub.
Spread paste on chicken or fish using 1 teaspoon
Thai rub per pound. Marinate 1 hour. Then grill,
broil, or bake. Grind some sea salt over meat or
fish before serving.
This is one of my favorite flavorings for chicken.
I use boneless chicken breasts. The lemony-peppery
flavor is really enjoyable. |
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Two
Second Thai Salad
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1 pound bay or
sea scallops
1 teaspoon Thai Rub
1 cup broccoli flowerets, steamed
1 5-oz. Can bamboo shoots, drained
1/3 chapped scallions
1/2 cup freshly grated carrots
Dressing
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Thai rub
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scallops with 1 teaspoon Thai Rub, and sauté or
steam lightly, then grind some sea salt over them.
Then toss all ingredients with dressing and serve
on shredded spinach.
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