Glossary

Anchovy Sauce

Anchovy Sauce (Mam nem) is widely used in Central and Southern Vietnamese food. It's a mixture of fermented salted anchovies and sold in a bottle as a condiment. It is very strong in taste and smell and is normally diluted when used to make the sauce of the same name.

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Sharpening a knife

The most common angle to sharpen your knife is 20°. However, you should check with the manufacturer of the knife if you wish to determine the exact angle of your knife.

Glossary

Betel Leaf

These glossy, dark green heart shaped leaves have a slightly bitter taste and are mostly used as a wrapper for a filling of cooked meats.

 
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