Utah State University Student Newspapers | 2009-04-13 | Page 7

Monday, April 13, 2009 AggieLite Page 7 DomesticDominsttion pun 3Diy soBji uicuj sired ]33A\S suods opu aiuos -3MB srqi 'snfci sajfEjq osrp safon uoispaid atp puc VSJ/ouciurqs Sunjrqs-jpmb oip 01 s^ireqj isB)q |[IM juaosap puc nrq .CISA^ 'S5|OEjsqo jrej) J3qio pue Taking back the kitchen and all about It. SJOOJ 'S3J3OJ J3AO SlljSHUO JOj |3ACJ1 JBBJ-piIE-llIOJJ Be the pho king in the kitchen, qsn[d JO LUIUQOI sspjAOjd uoisuadsns ans3Ej\ juaioy -ja-CJJin S.IUEIQ •UIBJU3) qSnoj JOAO aouep noX SE apu s,z; 33injJi sip ^q paijcjqiuo auiooaq 01 XSBO s(i[ 66*668$ m\ " With the cross pollination of cultures that has come about in the past 200 years in the United States, Asian food has become common place in cities around the U.S. -'"••_* -y-. Lucky for me, most of the Asian food I have experienced has been in the country of its origin. Having spent the latter 12 years of my life in Asia, I've eaten wild bore stew in the mountains of Japan, Indian food in Hong Kong (an even crazier experience than at a gas station) and had sketchy roasted chicken with sticky rice in a pseudo, back country, mountain restaurant in Thailand. During my travels, and even in the U.S., I have often found the Asian food that tastes the best is the kind made by people from that country. I take that into my kitchen as well. If 1 want to learn how to make a good Asian or foreign dish of any kind, I ask someone from that country. While on a recent excursion in Salt Lake City, I found myself with a hankering for Pho (pronounce fuh), a traditional Vietnamese soup made with beef broth, paper-thin slices of sirloin steak, rice noodles, bean sprouts, jalapenos, green onions and fresh herbs. If there is any food that can cure an ailment, : it is pho. This soup is the.ramen of Vietnam - easy, simple and delicious. After my experience in Salt Lake, I thought it was about time I found a good recipe for it. When I found out my friend Mark Vuong is Vietnamese 1 asked him for his mom's recipe. Phuong Ly, Mark's mom, agreed to give me her recipe but, like most cultural cooking, there is not an accurate measurement for how much water, salt or beef broth should be used. It all relies on what has been passed down from generation to generation and the desired taste that one wants. I came up with measurements that are semi accurate but really this recipe depends on what you want in your pho taste wise. Easy and delicious, this recipe will challenge you to dominate your kitchen and be the pho king. • . - - • - • : — ,/ You will need: One package banh pho, or Vietnamese rice noodles 1/2 to 1 pound paper-thin sirloin steak slices. 2 to 4 quarts instant beef broth (depending on how much pho you want to,make) 1/2 pound bean sprouts 3. or 4 slices of jalapenos 1 cup mint leaves •'': . , ', -; ' , ^v:; 1/2 cup minced cilantro 4 green onions ; ;^ " .-'.,. 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The Aggie Family and Consumer Science club (FACS) and dress and humanity 3080 class are hosting the clothing exchange for anyone interested in trading clothing items that are not the right style or size anymore for someone else's previously worn clothes. "A clothing swap is a great way to change up your wardrobe without breaking the bank," said Shannon Mankins, sophomore in family and consumer science education. Lindsey Shirley, adviser for Aggie FACS, said this event will be hosted Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. in the Agricultural Systems Technology and Education building, located at 800 E. and 1498 North and parking will be free. Shirley said anyone who wants to participate needs to bring a bag of clothing and $5 in order to leave with all the clothes they can fit in a bag. That small fee, Shirley said, will be donated to a nonprofit organization focused on raising money to end world hunger. Tierra Davis, sophomore in family and consumer science education, said she is excited for the event. iliJdv jo iiiuoui am JOI sdn-auni JIO %OL anamoi siuapms nsn - Heat the beef broth in a pot, add hoison sauce and fish sauce till you get the taste you want. It should be a little sweet aad a little salty. If you want more salt, add in some salt. -Add the pepper and green onions and simmer with a lid on the pot for 15 minutes. - While the broth is simmering, take the desired amount of banh pho noodles from the package, place them in a colander in a bowl and pour boiling water on them. Allow them to steep for 10-15 minutes. 1 - Arrange the limes, bean sprouts, mint leaves and jalapeno slices on a plate. Everyone who is partaking in the pho experience will add the desired amount of each to their own bowl. - When the noodles are done, drain them. Divide them up between the bowls and add the beef broth and sirloin steak slices. \ , ,,* . -: , % , . ^: - Serve hot with the plate of vegetables and a bottle of srirachi chili sauce. C Ann Jensen is a senior in print journalism and really isn't as pretentious as she comes across as being. E-mail her with questions and comments at ch.jensen@ aggiemail.usu, edu. Save some change and swap clothes By COURTNEY SCHOEN staff writer 66 "I'm excited to bring old clothes and leave with new ones," she said. Davis also said there will be a redesign station for people who wish to alter clothing items. "Because students will be getting clothes without purchasing new ones, they can feel good about using recycling techniques in their outfit choices," she said. Mankins, the public relations visual officer for Aggie FACS, agreed that the wardrobe swap will be a great way to get students involved in helping the environment. 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