This blog ends the series on Chinese Meals and Banquets. Shop. On another visit, the beef version came with paper-thin discs of raw meat that cooked quickly in that wonderful broth. Freeze fruit in airtight container for longer storage. What ointment flashed through my mind quickly. Thaw just before using but leave fruit slightly frozen for best texture. However, I thought that the use of fish sauce was a bit heavy-handed which overpowered the subtle caramel element. With the flavors lingering in my mouth, I knew that I have discovered a place where attention is paid to the details. Among the usual drink choices of Vietnamese coffee, Lemonade and Soda Water, and Avocado Smoothie, there is another unexpected offering – Durian Smoothie. 3) Protein 1: Roast Duck and Chilled Pigs Feet. After having sated myself with their wonderful dishes, the owner mentioned that they are offering a family special cooked only on the weekends – Sautéed Goat. It is worth checking this place out! This restaurant never ceases to amaze me with the authenticity of flavors and each visit turned into an adventure into this Southeast Asian cuisine. The mild root was tender yet savory from having absorbed all the flavors from the rich broth, a clear soup, clean in flavor, sweet without the customary use of MSG, and I could distinguish the distinctive spices used to make the key element in the bowl: cassia bark (Asian cinnamon) and star-anise. Many relatives and friends were invited to partake in such a joyous occasion, and since some were Muslim, the meal was completely halal (Muslim kosher), thus no pork was served at all. Middle Eastern – Jerusalem Restaurant (VA), Spanish – Top Spanish Cafe & Catering (DC). Since my nephew from Australia was sitting next to me, it was a good opportunity to explain to him the logical sequence of dishes in a banquet, very much like the order of the Chinese dinner in the last blog. The sides of fermented shrimp paste and dried chili paste add to the experience and its unique flavors. On this day, we were served a cold spicy papaya salad, crispy soybean skin stuffed with a fragrant lemongrass filling, crispy spring rolls coated with a sweet sauce, and chicken cooked with Chinese mushrooms. However, what this place does well compensates for the missing dishes, and the dishes have broadened my horizon on this wonderful cuisine. Let the jelly set before add 2 longan flesh and 3 tsp of longan syrup on it. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I described the delicious dishes of first Chinese dinner that we ate on the first night together. When it arrived on my table, the waft that reached my nose instantly told me that this was no ordinary dish. Username * Password * Create new account; Request new password ; Longan Love. Vietnam Palace is a restaurant worth trekking into the Maryland suburbs for anyone who is salivating for well-made dishes representing this Southeast Asian culture, beyond the noodle bowls that have over saturated the various neighborhoods as well as our taste buds. I hope this posting is giving you an idea what a Chinese formal entails, and how much I miss such delicious delights being away from my childhood home. Torani Longan Syrup. The clouds of Shrimp Crackers are equally tasty echoing the crispy nature of the dish. Out of the pan. Thanks for subscribing! Find a product, recipe, trend, or tip Search torani.com. As the continuation on a series on Chinese Meal and Banquets (see last two blogs), I will be writing about a Chinese Banquet that my parents and their family were invited to by a good friend of my father while we were back in Kuala Lumpur for my parents’ Golden Anniversary. ice, longan, water, ice. Yes No No Preference. It brought me back to my past summer trip to Malaysia when I got my fill of the fresh fruit that overwhelmed my taste buds with its unique pungent flavor. This smoothie had a similar effect on me without the strong aftertaste that the fresh fruit leaves. May be paired with other Asian fruits or mushrooms. The texture was a bit off-putting by its soft chewiness along with a slight fermented flavor – definitely something authentic yet one needs getting used to.