3 european fish Recipes

stalks fresh lemongrass , outer leaves discarded and root end trimmed, garlic cloves, minced, asian fish sauce (preferably nuoc mam), soy sauce, sugar, vegetable oil, asian sesame oil, a 1- to-1 1/4 lb skirt ste k or fl nk ste k, dried rice-stick noodles (rice vermicelli), fresh basil leaves (preferably thai basil), washed well and spun dry, fresh mint leaves, washed well and spun dry, fresh coriander leaves, washed well and spun dry, a 1-lb seedless (european ) cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices, toasted rice powder, fresh red or green asian chilies (1 to 2 inches long) or serrano chilies, seeded and sliced very thin (wear rubber gloves), garnish: thai basil , mint, or coriander sprigs

beef broth, sliced cabbage, chopped onion, potato , pared and diced, diced carrot, diced celery, pickled beets, drained , liquid reserved, beets coarsely chopped, smoked fish fillet, skinned , boned (whitefish, trout, kippers, or sablefish), unsalted butter , room temperture, scallions, finely chopped, lemon juice, fresh ground pepper, salt, radishes, cucumber, chopped fresh dill, sour cream