Me, Myself, & A Bowl of Bò Kho
July 12, 2009
Living here in Iowa forces me to learn how to cook for myself. For example, take one of my favorite dishes, bò kho:
With Golden Deli and Saigon Flavor nowhere in sight, I made my $10 crockpot work for me to make me many bowls of bò kho to last me the whole week. I skipped out on using lemongrass since I’m not sure if I can find any around here. I also used beef in lieu of oxtail.
The results were wonderful: tender beef pieces swimming with bean sprouts and cilantro in a complex spice filled tomato soup base. Although I am glad I learned a new recipe, I sure miss the days when I can just conveniently drive to a local restaurant to get a delicious bowl of bò kho.
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crystal | July 13, 2009 at 6:19 pm
yay!!! i’m proud of you~ that looks like a really complex dish to make but you did it
now u can enjoy the results for a whole wk 
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Wandering Chopsticks | July 15, 2009 at 6:01 pm
I’m glad you liked the recipe. Learning to cook will serve you much farther anyway.
Although, not sure where you are in Iowa but there must be some VNese restaurants around. I remember when I lived in Chicago, the VNese all over the Midwest would stock up like crazy at the grocery stores when they came into town.
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Wandering Chopsticks | July 15, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Doh! Hehe. Your blog title says you’re in Iowa City.
Either way, I’ve only driven through Iowa so I have no idea what the culinary scene is like there.
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Gi | July 15, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Not a problem! The only decent Vietnamese place I know got flooded out in last year, but I rather make it myself anyway since I feel that the Asian food here doesn’t really compare to back in L.A. And you’re right – cooking is good for me! Good thing I don’t have to go all the way out to Chicago to stock up on Asian food ingredients though since there are a couple here that can provide me with all I need. Thanks for the comment!
BTW, this sounds silly, but I feel honored that you commented on my blog. I’m quite a fan.
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Gi | July 15, 2009 at 7:04 pm
oops, i meant couple of places. it’s been a long day for me.
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Wandering Chopsticks | July 18, 2009 at 12:09 am
Aww, that’s sweet. Thanks!
Well, I feel honored you tried and liked my recipe. So that makes us even.