but I’ve substituted fresh abalone. Don't bother cooking this if you're not going to make the superior stock: it's a waste of expensive ingredeints if you use canned broth or chicken powder.

So if you are bored of making the same dishes again and again, you might want to try Braised Abalone. This is an exciting four-star dish that requires you to fish for Oysters and Sea Snails.

Duncan Lu is a home cook who specialises in Vietnamese cuisine. Duncan’s understanding of Vietnamese food culture began with his grandma (who has now passed) who first thought him to cook, alongside ...