tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post7228918519896872097..comments2024-03-18T11:48:21.973-07:00Comments on Wandering Chopsticks: Vietnamese Food, Recipes, and More: Ca Chua Nhoi Thit (Vietnamese Stuffed Tomatoes)Wandering Chopstickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04703018765718062460noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-56925211505726311652012-02-06T21:45:18.028-08:002012-02-06T21:45:18.028-08:00Tnk2k,
Yeah, these are best made when tomatoes are...Tnk2k,<br />Yeah, these are best made when tomatoes are in season. These were all made on the stovetop. I just made them again to take better photographs so I'll have to update this post soon.Wandering Chopstickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703018765718062460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-53727512505136591492011-10-09T14:32:31.286-07:002011-10-09T14:32:31.286-07:00Hmm, I think my Mom used to make these but with on...Hmm, I think my Mom used to make these but with only the ground pork and black fungus. She called them ca` pha' xi'. As we do not have ovens, everything is done with 1 pan. Cook with stuffed meat side down until crisped and brown, add some sugar to the released juices on the bottom, cover until tomatos are cooked. The meat soak up the caramelized sugar concoction and pick up the tomatotnk2knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-2999259301233879042011-03-08T15:42:23.187-08:002011-03-08T15:42:23.187-08:00Hong,
I place a flat steamer underneath the bowl. ...Hong,<br />I place a flat steamer underneath the bowl. If you don't have one, you can use a couple of forks on the bottom, then the bowl on top of that so it's still above water level.Wandering Chopstickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703018765718062460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-28555474681480279772011-03-08T15:26:19.176-08:002011-03-08T15:26:19.176-08:00How do you steam tomatoes in a bowl?How do you steam tomatoes in a bowl?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03132260593373263636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-37733073794245655842008-08-11T16:10:00.000-07:002008-08-11T16:10:00.000-07:00Paula,I've been waiting and waiting for my tomatoe...Paula,<BR/>I've been waiting and waiting for my tomatoes to ripen too. Seems like suuuuuch a long wait. They work great with tomatoes on the vine, especially if you keep the stems on so they look prettier.Wandering Chopstickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703018765718062460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-55819474748016930052008-08-06T11:38:00.000-07:002008-08-06T11:38:00.000-07:00I saw this on the round up post at Darlene's Blazi...I saw this on the round up post at Darlene's Blazing Hot Wok. This looks absolutely terrific! I've never seen anything like it, and you can bet I want this ... just as soon as my garden tomatoes turn red!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421838192857136356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-20109907701618629562008-07-25T00:57:00.000-07:002008-07-25T00:57:00.000-07:00t,It's similar stuffing, minus the green onions. B...t,<BR/>It's similar stuffing, minus the green onions. But I think the green onions added a nice touch to my usual.Wandering Chopstickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703018765718062460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-22121738183556739462008-07-24T05:22:00.000-07:002008-07-24T05:22:00.000-07:00i like the stuffing for bittermelons!i like the stuffing for bittermelons!thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07792288916147604772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-7004849108208803372008-07-24T00:08:00.000-07:002008-07-24T00:08:00.000-07:00Nikki,Haha. OK, I'll look forward to both your rec...Nikki,<BR/>Haha. OK, I'll look forward to both your recipes then.<BR/><BR/>Eating Club (Heh. JS this time.),<BR/>Thanks! I liked the mystery surprise from below idea too.Wandering Chopstickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703018765718062460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-28191958891771011412008-07-23T20:57:00.000-07:002008-07-23T20:57:00.000-07:00Beautiful tomatoes and delicious stuffing! Stems o...Beautiful tomatoes and delicious stuffing! Stems on, all the way. I love the idea of keeping things "whole" and intact and then finding a surprise inside.eatingclubvancouver_jshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712647042996857848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-35161953578837199322008-07-23T13:01:00.000-07:002008-07-23T13:01:00.000-07:00Heavens, WC, I scoffed the lot before I could even...Heavens, WC, I scoffed the lot before I could even find the camera. There will be a next time, however, so I'll try to get the camera ready :-) Yes, will think of something for the tomato challenge!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-486632659363383612008-07-23T10:13:00.000-07:002008-07-23T10:13:00.000-07:00Hedgehog,Beef tomatoes are way too big in the US. ...Hedgehog,<BR/>Beef tomatoes are way too big in the US. It'd be harder to cook with them.<BR/><BR/>Eating Club,<BR/>Hehe. There's just something about seeing tomatoes with their stems that I really like.<BR/><BR/>DP,<BR/>The only other one I could think of are Mediterranean stuffed tomatoes with rice.<BR/><BR/>Daphne,<BR/>Add fish sauce to anything and I call it Viet style. :P<BR/><BR/>PP,<BR/>Wandering Chopstickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703018765718062460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-57864375561341986332008-07-23T09:42:00.000-07:002008-07-23T09:42:00.000-07:00Oh, and someone gave me some kim chi and I immedia...Oh, and someone gave me some kim chi and I immediately thought of your fried rice with kim chi. I didn't have spam so I used ham instead. Fantastic. Must do this again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-22682674220124239202008-07-23T09:34:00.000-07:002008-07-23T09:34:00.000-07:00Fantastic recipe, WC! I haven't made stuffed toma...Fantastic recipe, WC! I haven't made stuffed tomatoes in a while and this is a great reminder. BTW, the link to Blazing Hot Wok isn't working.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-5003784056937230452008-07-22T22:48:00.000-07:002008-07-22T22:48:00.000-07:00I absolutely choose the ones with the stem on. The...I absolutely choose the ones with the stem on. They're so cute! Your entry is already a blockbuster! <BR/> - Ning, Heart and HearthSoli Deo Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687724586531459493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-74287808249006482912008-07-22T22:12:00.000-07:002008-07-22T22:12:00.000-07:00Looks really delicious! Am not participating this ...Looks really delicious! Am not participating this time round as I am absolutely hopeless with tomatos. I only know how to make tomato omelet.Precious Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075413462451132893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-3582686362962990372008-07-22T22:09:00.000-07:002008-07-22T22:09:00.000-07:00Viet style tomatoes-u can do anything viet style!T...Viet style tomatoes-u can do anything viet style!That looks wonderful and the ingredients looks massive! =)daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691561985083785588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-37675789657418069522008-07-22T21:25:00.000-07:002008-07-22T21:25:00.000-07:00This sounds like a very tasty dish! I've never ha...This sounds like a very tasty dish! I've never had an Asian-style stuffed tomato before. I guess I'll have to try it soon :-)dphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09255384036992381006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-72888646470456240312008-07-22T20:37:00.000-07:002008-07-22T20:37:00.000-07:00I also vote for the ones with the stems still on. ...I also vote for the ones with the stems still on. Pretty.TS of eatingclub vancouverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776584853083815584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29502985.post-75799570890143980822008-07-22T13:06:00.000-07:002008-07-22T13:06:00.000-07:00the stuffed tomatoes with stem look nicer than the...the stuffed tomatoes with stem look nicer than the Vietnamese style ones I think. I normally use beef tomatoes for this dish :DHedgehoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14272166197082137905noreply@blogger.com