- Shu Mai-style Burgers
- Cucumber salad
- Noodles with Sweet Chili sauce
Oh, the vexations of having one's cherished plans thwarted! I've been craving Vietnamese flavors since we got home, and I've found an excellent source of recipes at Ravenous Couple's blog, so today was going to be Bun Nem Nuong....which would necessitate a stop at an excellent local market, Thanh Thao, for picked daikon and carrot, some vermicelli, yada yada. But, alas, as I pulled into the small but completely empty parking lot, I sensed that something was amiss. On the door, was a small hand lettered sign indicating that the store was closed today for a "family matter" and would be open as usual on Thursday.
Now, if I'd been truly determined, I could have headed over to NE 82nd and found many, many Asian markets to choose from. But since I was already planning another stop for a few other groceries at New Seasons, I bagged it.
Opted instead for a repeat of Bittman's toothsome Shu-Mai style burgers, my trusty cucumber salad, and (shameful confession coming), a pre-packaged Asian noodle "kit". I know, I know. I think I was weakened by disappointment. After taking it apart and preparing it, I couldn't help but think..."Really? You can get shelf space by repackaging some noodles, and including a packet mixing some soy sauce, sesame oil, and maybe some hoisin sauce, and another packet of chili flakes?" It tasted fine, I'm just sayin.'
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