4 crispy sticks with dipping Recipes

dried rice-stick noodles (rice vermicelli), rice vinegar (not seasoned ), sugar, salt, vegetable oil, confit duck legs , meat (with skin attached) removed from bone in large pieces, shallot , thinly sliced crosswise and separated into rings (1/3 cup), seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), peeled, firm-ripe medium peach or nectarine, halved lengthwise and pitted, boston lettuce leaves, fresh mint leaves, fresh cilantro leaves, thai basil leaves or small italian basil leaves, sweet chile dipping sauce and/or nuoc cham

shrimp, peeled , scored down the back, deveined, rinsed, and patted dry, water chestnuts , blanched in boiling water for 10 seconds, refreshed in cold water, drained, and patted dry, minced fresh ginger, minced scallions, chinese rice wine or sake, toasted sesame oil, salt, egg white, lightly beaten, cornstarch, rice stick noodles ( vermicelli), safflower or corn oil for deep-frying, plum or duck sauce and hot mustard for dipping

olive oil, corn flakes, preferably organic , plus more if needed, buttermilk (shake before measuring), dijon mustard, garlic powder, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, cod fish fillet, cut into 2 x 4 inch strips (or red snapper), dijon mustard, honey, fresh lime juice