Steamed tofu with minced chicken, chilies and basil is another dish that offers the clear, fresh flavors of Thailand.

Beat the egg whites until stiff and mix with the minced chicken.

Three little canoes full of minced chicken mixed with creamy cheese lightly washed in tomato sauce arrived at our table.

Soups can offer solace at this time of year, particularly the faintly sweet blend of minced chicken and corn.

At the table, fill lettuce leaves with flavorful minced chicken, vegetables and pieces of torn herbs.

Mix the minced chicken and egg whites together to combine and whisk the mixture quickly into the stock.

Less interesting was a dish called larb, the minced chicken somewhat dry and overwhelmed by astringent lime.

Similarly, the mince pie previously contained minced chicken or ox-tongue and, more than that, it was always large and rectangular.

Another favorite is tsukune, skewers of minced chicken, grilled with a sweetened soy sauce ($2.90 a stick).

Vietnamese dumplings - six half-moons of pasta - come filled with minced chicken, shrimp or vegetables.