Charles Phan's Flavored Fish Sauce

Use this fish sauce in salad dressings, like Charles Phan's Green Papaya Salad from Vietnamese Home Cooking, or on top of fish or chicken.

Charles Phan's Roasted Eggplant and Leek Salad

The name "Roasted Eggplant and Leek Salad" in Charles Phan's Vietnamese Home Cooking is a bit of a misnomer. Yes, this dish has eggplant and leeks, but no, it is not a roasted salad. (Unless, of course, you count grilling as roasting.) If you happen to live in a wondrous state with no real winter (cough, California, cough), grilling in January is a non-issue. In other parts of the country, however, it may be necessary to bring the dish indoors and under a broiler. Either way, this silky smoky sa...

Charles Phan's Pickled Carrots

Charles Phan's pickled carrots from Vietnamese Home Cooking make an appearance on his Green Papaya Salad, but they would also be welcome on many a sandwich (like a banh mi, perhaps?).

Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce/Dressing)

Nuoc Cham is a tasty, versatile Vietnamese dipping sauce & dressing. This recipe is super easy to make and goes with spring/summer rolls, salads, and more!

Thai Dried Chili–Vinegar Dipping Sauce

With plenty of heat and a vinegar kick, this Thai-inspired dipping sauce is a perfect match for rich and fatty meat dishes as well as seafood.

Rice Wine and Soy Sauce Dressing

adapted from Momofuku by David Chang and Peter Meehan...

Thai Soy Sauce: Asian Ingredients Glossary - The Woks of Life

There are several types of Thai soy sauce, each with their own specific uses. Find out what the key differences are and how they're used in Thai cooking!

Charles Phan's Green Papaya Salad with Rau Ram, Peanuts, and Crispy Shallots

Phan's version is relatively simple; crisp green papaya slivers mingle with pickled carrots, fried tofu, cucumbers, and celery. A dressing of potent fish sauce, vinegar, garlic, and chiles brings the vegetables together, and then the whole caboodle is topped with fried shallots and roasted peanuts. You will, of course, have find a good way to julienne a giant papaya, pickle carrots, fry both tofu and shallots, and mix it all together before dinner. It is no last-minute side dish, but you'll be h...

Spicy Chicken Salad

This spicy chicken salad combines an Asian spicy dressing, mixed greens, herbs, and shredded chicken. And it only takes 20 minutes from start to finish.

Sweet Soy-Garlic Dipping Sauce

[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Update your fried chicken with these no-cook dipping sauces in under 7 minutes.