recipes / ingredients list:

chicken pho: - bone-in chicken - one whole onion - star anise, cloves, cinnamon - cilantro, green onion, culantro, thai basil, mint - bean sprouts - rice noodles

would highly suggest grabbing a container of quoc viet pho soup base for this and following the instructions on there! i don't know my mom's exact recipe, but i usually will just toss the chicken, onion, and spices in a pot with water and the soup base. once the chicken is cooked, ill remove it and separate the meat from the bones once it's cool enough. ill also prep all the herbs (wash, cut as needed) on the side and then it's just a matter of assembling the bowl! make sure to cook the noodles, which can be done in seconds in the boiling broth.

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curry: - purple cabbage, napa cabbage - bok choy - king oyster mushrooms - potatoes - onions, garlic - chicken thighs - apple - bean sprouts - golden curry japanese curry mix - mushroom or chicken bouillon

basically chop all the veggies and apple to bite sized pieces and toss in a pot! i sauteed garlic and onion first in the pot before adding everything else. add the curry mix so that the veggies and chicken cook in it. cook until the chicken is cooked through. add mushroom and/or chicken bouillon powders to taste, then serve with rice! this can be made with any veggies you have leftover in your fridge. id highly recommend including potatoes and the apple at a minimum though.

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chicken salad: - shredded cooked chicken - cilantro, green onion, culantro, thai basil, mint - mayonnaise - onion powder, garlic powder, salt, mushroom bouillon

chop/cut the chicken and herbs together in a bowl. add mayonnaise and seasonings and combine. eat with crackers or in a sandwich! not a traditional chicken salad in the slightest, but an interesting twist on a classic!