4 north dipping Recipes

dried bean thread noodles, dried wood ear mushrooms, ground pork or 3/4 lb ground chicken, chicken broth, walnut-sized shallots, minced, garlic cloves, minced, chopped fresh cilantro, sugar, fish sauce, black pepper, spring roll wrappers , cut in half on the diagonal (not egg roll wrappers), flour (mixed with 1/4 cup water), vegetable oil (for deep frying), head red leaf lettuce, leaves separated, dipping sauce

chopped onion, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley leaves, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, chopped fresh mint leaves, salt, ground cumin, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, boneless leg or shoulder of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes with some of the fat attached, warm pita breads , for serving, yogurt dipping sauce , recipe follows, plain yogurt, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, or more to taste, chopped fresh mint leaves, chopped fresh dill

extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar , depending on taste (buy the best quality that you can afford, although any 1 will do), garlic cloves, finely minced, dried oregano, chopped fresh italian parsley (also known as flat parsley. if using dried italian parsley, only 1 tsp...fresh is better!), crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste), slivers pecorino romano cheese or parmigiano-reggiano cheese