Real Vietnamese Cooking: Everyday Favorites from the Street to the Kitchen

Take a culinary tour from home as you explore Southeast Asia's most exciting cuisine! Real Vietnamese Cooking combines the collective culinary wisdom of three intrepid food explorers who spent many years training with Vietnam's best chefs while scouring city streets and country kitchens in search of tastes few foreigners experience. It introduces readers to local takes on classic dishes, as well as lesser-known favorites--all delicious and accessible, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Filled with 88 recipes, this cookbook will give you a taste of the varied flavors of this coastal country. Along the way, in between bites, you'll also learn the origins and background of Vietnam's rich culinary development. With personal anecdotes from the authors, you'll get an inside look at Vietnam's unique culture and why it is becoming such a popular travel destination. From the French colonial influence to the contributions of Asian immigrant groups, you'll learn about: The ever evolving Banh Mi sandwichThe surprisingly short history of phoThe complex crafting of noodlesThe foodie flair of the next generation of young chefsThe nation's exploding craft-beer sceneThe amazing variety of dishes served at working class lunch countersFusing traditional takes with street-savvy secrets and of-the-moment trends, Real Vietnamese Cooking offers a treasure trove of tastes you'll turn to again and again.

Author:

Yumiko Adachi

Publisher:

Tuttle Publishing

Publication Date:

March 16, 2021

Number of pages:

160 pages

Language:

English

Binding:

Paperback

ISBN-10:

0804852871

ISBN-13:

9780804852876