Talay Thai Halifax
1300 Hollis St NS B37 Halifax, NS, Canada

Spring Rolls Ingredients : 2 ounces rice vermicelli... 8 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter) 8 large cooked shrimp - peeled, deveined and cut in half 1 1/3 tablespoons chopped fresh Thai basil 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 leaves lettuce, chopped 4 teaspoons fish sauce 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/2 teaspoon garlic chili sauce 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon finely chopped peanut Directions Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Boil rice vermicelli 3 to 5 minutes, or until al dente, and drain. Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one wrapper into the hot water for 1 second to soften. Lay wrapper flat. In a row across the center, place 2 shrimp halves, a handful of vermicelli, basil, mint, cilantro and lettuce, leaving about 2 inches uncovered on each side. Fold uncovered sides inward, then tightly roll the wrapper, beginning at the end with the lettuce. Repeat with remaining ingredients. In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, water, lime juice, garlic, sugar and chili sauce. In another small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce and peanuts. Serve rolled spring rolls with the fish sauce and hoisin sauce mixtures.

Mango Salad Ingredients : 2 ripe mangoes... 14red onion, thinly sliced 12red bell pepper, julienned 1 lime, juice of lime zest (optional) fresh cilantro Directions : I find the easiest way to cut up mango for this is to cut off as much as you can, slicing along the side of the pit. You can tell what way the pit grows by its shape. Score the mango halves lengthways, then crossways, into 3/4 inch cubes, going through to the skin, but not through it. Turn the mango halves inside out and slice off the cubes.

Grilled Pork Recipe Ingredients : package bamboo skewer Optional... 1 tablespoon coconut milk Optional 1 tablespoon fish sauce 3 cloves garlic 1 lb pork 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar Directions Soak the bamboo skewer in water at least 1/2 hour (while you marinate the pork), to prevent them from burning while on the grill. Slice the pork into thin long strips, a quarter of an inch thick. If you are planning on using the skewer, inch wide strips are better. If you are grilling the pork on the grill without the skewers, a bigger piece will help it from falling into the coals. Press or mince the garlic. Mix all ingredients together and marinate for half an hour or even over night. If you are using the skewers, thread a skewer through the pork. Grill the pork until it is well done.

Macadamia-Crusted Sea Bass with Mango Cream Sauce Ingredients : 1/2 mango - peeled, seeded and diced... 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 pinch red pepper flakes 1 pound fresh sea bass salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 cloves minced garlic 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Directions In a food processor, combine macadamia nuts, bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Process until smooth. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine mango, cream, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened. Season fish with salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and crushed garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the sea bass on both sides, and remove from heart. Transfer fish to preheated oven, and roast until cooked through. Cover the sea bass with macadamia crust, and return to the oven until crust browns. Top with the mango cream sauce.

Fried Spareribs Ingredients : 2 lbs fresh country pork ribs, (don’t select too lean a cut or the meat might turn out a bit tough)... 1 large piece (about a tablespoon) of red fermented red bean curd, along with 1 teaspoon of the sauce from the jar 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon five spice powder 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or 2 teaspoons of sugar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups peanut oil for frying See more