{"id":15557,"date":"2020-09-16T08:57:15","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T15:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=15557"},"modified":"2024-06-27T14:31:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T21:31:05","slug":"three-international-travel-inspired-recipes-made-with-bc-craft-beer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/three-international-travel-inspired-recipes-made-with-bc-craft-beer\/","title":{"rendered":"Three international travel-inspired recipes made with BC craft beer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now\u2019s the time to stick close to home and take advantage of our gorgeous province (and all the wonderful beer it holds). There’s a ton to explore without crossing any borders, but there\u2019s no denying many of us are yearning for the day we’re able to travel internationally again.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perhaps, like me, you occasionally find yourself swiping through travel photos, basking in nostalgia and plotting where you’ll go next… The pandemic has put a damper on travel plans for the moment, but in the meantime, we can use food as a vessel to transport us to other lands! <\/span><\/p>\n

To get the best of both worlds, I\u2019ve been exploring some travel-inspired recipes and adding a local twist by incorporating BC craft beer. This is<\/span>\u00a0the perfect excuse to stop at your local brewery, swap travel stories, and grab a couple of extra cans to enjoy at home. While you\u2019re there, why not sit back, relax, and enjoy a \u201cflight<\/em>\u201d too?<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re home, stow your luggage, and fire up the stove! It\u2019s time to get cookin’.<\/span><\/p>\n

Three international recipes using BC craft beer<\/h2>\n

Vietnam: Bo Kho – Beer-braised beef stew<\/b><\/h3>\n

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This recipe is from\u00a0NY Times Cooking<\/a> (with the addition of beer).<\/em><\/p>\n

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From the dirt cheap bia h\u01a1i<\/em> of Hanoi, to the trendy craft beer scene of Saigon, beer culture is alive and well in Vietnam. The only thing that can improve the experience is good company and amazing food, which is never hard to find (in Vietnam or<\/em> BC).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bo Kho is a braised beef stew that radiates with the quintessential scents of Vietnamese cuisine: Chinese five-spice, fish sauce, ginger, lemongrass, and chillies. <\/span>The addition of dark beer adds even more depth of flavour\u2014the perfect reason to pair it with one of your favourite BC brews, like Dark Matter from Victoria’s Hoyne Brewing<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are countless ways to customize the dish by using more or less meat, adding different vegetables and experimenting with the spices. Channel the flavours that take you<\/em> back to the bustling streets and sweeping limestone mountains of Southeast Asia while adding a delicious BC touch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Flavours melding into a pot of deliciousness.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ingredients – about 6 servings<\/b><\/h3>\n

FOR THE MARINADE:<\/b><\/h4>\n