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Article: Flavor of Southeast Asia inspire a dipping sauce
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- Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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- July 5, 2009
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The cuisine of Southeast Asia is especially vibrant, defined by a
palate that includes sweet, salty, hot and sour flavors. Herbs such
as mint, cilantro and a special variety of basil are used
frequently, and seafood from nearby waters, especially the
omnipresent shrimp, plays a prominent role. Perfect for the hot
climates where they originated, these foods are uncomplicated to
prepare, and inspired the Grilled Shrimp with Southeast Asian
Dipping Sauce that follows.
This dipping sauce requires no cooking. You need only to mix
together fresh lime juice and zest, fish sauce and sugar, and then
add minced lemongrass, crushed red pepper, garlic, cilantro and
mint. Some essential flavoring agents ...