Thursday, April 23, 2009

Tom kho tau

A couple of nights ago, I cooked a dish called “Tom kho tau”, Vietnamese cuisine, my translation to English is ” sauted prawn with its roe”. Someone might know this dish and may help me to translate it right It is one of my husband’s favorite dishes.

There are many ways to prepare this dish, but it pretty much has these ingredients : whole fresh water prawns imported from Vietnam or Thailand ( these two countries are well known for those prawn exporters), minced garlic, chopped onion, black pepper, chili powder for spicy flavor, salt, fish sauce , sugar and of course their roe.

It’s a seafood dish and white wine is recommended. We opened a few to experiment with it like: Andrew Rich 06, Roussanne, Columbia Valley, Washington; Bonny Doon Vineyard, NV, also from Washington; Chassagne-Montrachet la Romanee’ 96 ,French. Merriman estate 08 pinot noir rose’, Oregon was the one that complimented the savory flavor of the dish. Voila, Bon apetite . We had a great dinner.

Me, cooking:

The food and wines:

The apron made by my daughter, a gift from Valentine:

After meal, we went out casual for after dinner drink. I wore Zero shrug, Helmut Lang tank, Current/Elliot jean, MMMargiela necklace, YSL shoes, F21 rings.

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23 comments on “Tom kho tau”

1. Cari (isnotfashion) on April 23, 2009 at 4:45 pm said:

   Looks fantastic! So does your pool. I’m very jealous. xo Cari
   http://isnotfashion.blogspot.com/

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2. phuongs.vu on April 23, 2009 at 6:40 pm said:

   very cool outfit.

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3. proudly says, on April 23, 2009 at 8:45 pm said:

   you’re the gorgeous cook ever!
   hmm..the food sounds and look yummy!
   huh! in my whole life after being married, i only cook once and never happened again.lol!
   why? it’s because my husband is a better cook than me.

   Hanh, your daughter is so sweet to give you that apron! it’s so cute!

   btw, is merriman your lastname?
   so, do you produce wine and was it named after your lastname?

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4. A on April 24, 2009 at 12:58 am said:

   hot jeans and shoes !!!

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5. Style Copycat on April 24, 2009 at 12:58 am said:

   I loooove seafood! I have to try this!

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6. Nini Nguyen on April 24, 2009 at 3:34 am said:

   yumm.. yum… Tom Kho Tau looks delicious!!!

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7. CHIC Sensibility... on April 24, 2009 at 5:16 am said:

   Wow! That shrimp looks so good and I love the presentation.

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8. MizzJ on April 24, 2009 at 6:07 am said:

   Yum looks delicious!

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9. Mode Junkie on April 24, 2009 at 8:23 am said:

   wow this just made me hungry!
   LOVE to find another mommy blogger. stylish one at that.
   of course i love to trade links with you.

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10. The Little Fashion Treasury on April 24, 2009 at 12:25 pm said:

    Hi Hanh,

    l loooove your “apron” photo!!

    My culinary skill is unfortunately still called “nightmare cuisine”

    HAPPY SUNNY WEEKEND!!!

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11. Hanh on April 24, 2009 at 12:51 pm said:

    Hello The little Fashion Treasury, that’s so cute of you, i love it hehe…

    Hello everyone, thank you for your time to visit my blog.

    Hi Mode, that’s great. I list the link now. Thank so much,

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12. The Haute-Shopper on April 24, 2009 at 3:14 pm said:

    That looks like a wonderful meal you cooked. And as usual you look terrific

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13. clouds of tulle on April 24, 2009 at 3:24 pm said:

    You look great, as usual =)

    that looks really yummy btw.

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14. Marian on April 24, 2009 at 5:14 pm said:

    darling what a gorgeous meal.always adore your food shots! the current elliot jeans looks rad on you.
    wishing you and your family a fab wknd ahead sweetie.
    muah x
    marian.

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15. Cheri on April 24, 2009 at 7:15 pm said:

    I absolutely love your YSL platforms! OMGGGG!

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16. Anonymous on April 24, 2009 at 7:26 pm said:

    Hi Hanh, You totally ROCK and I swear that we’re twins. Everything that you own is soooo my style. I think of you as such a style icon….You are a true example of class and sass. I love how you keep it ultra couture, but you still maintain that level of “street fierceness”. Rock on!

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17. judy aldridge on April 24, 2009 at 7:34 pm said:

    Wow–and you can cook too? That dish looks fabulous! I love the C&E Jean on you….judy

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18. Marian on April 24, 2009 at 9:16 pm said:

    darling im sorry your email did not go through my darling. was it marian@dirrtyglam.com address? You can also email me to mazzy91@hotmail.com incase the other is giving any problems my sweet.
    have a lovely wknd with hubby and family my love!
    x

    Marian.

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19. Hanh on April 24, 2009 at 9:20 pm said:

    Hi Anonymous, thank you so much. That’s very sweet of you. Have a good weekend!

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20. Sydnie on April 25, 2009 at 12:38 am said:

    Awesome outfit! Your meal looks delicious, as well!

    Sydnie
    http://www.takemeouttotherunway.blogspot.com

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21. PUNKIE on June 5, 2009 at 6:55 am said:

    your a grear cooker! I'm a mess in the kitchen!!
    great great outfit!

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22. K on June 16, 2009 at 4:37 am said:

    Everything about that outfit is perfection!
    The apron is so adorable!

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23. Debra on June 18, 2009 at 3:55 am said:

    the apron is great. That Vietnamese fish sauce is great.

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