New Flavours of the Vietnamese Table

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New collection of over 100 authentic, delicious recipes from the increasingly popular cuisine of Vietnam A land of vibrant cultures and vivid contrasts, Vietnam is also home to some of the most delicious and intriguing food in the world. While its cooking traditions have been influenced by those of China, France, and even India, Vietnam has created a cuisine with a spirit and a flavour all its own.Travelling from region to region, Mai has gathered the simple, classic recipes that define Vietnamese food today- with fresh and healthy dishes like green mango salad with grilled beef, easy stir-fried chicken with lemongrass and chillies, deliciously sweet and sour caramelized garlic shrimp and especially pho, the country's beloved beef-and-noodle soup. With more than 100 authentic recipes, New Flavours of the Vietnamese Table offers home cooks the chance to create and savour the authentic and irresistible flavours of Vietnam in their own kitchen.

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Pham has written the sort of book that takes up little shelf space and gets a lot of use * New York Times *
A rich and evocative account of Vietnam and its food, witih mouthwatering recipes * Fuchsia Dunlop *

Author Bio

Born in Vietnam, Mai Pham moved to the United States with her family in 1975. After a career as a journalist, she opened two Lemon Grass restaurants in California. She now teaches at the Culinary Institute of America and is an active food writer.