Pleasures of the Vietnamese Table

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From Vietnamese markets, noodle shops and home kitchens, chef and restaurateur Mai Pham assembles delicious recipes, all capturing the fresh, exotic flavours of this vibrant land. Centring on the beloved national dish of pho, a richly layered broth of beef and rice noodle soup, this book also features such Vietnamese classics as Hue Chicken Salad, Sizzling Saigon Crepes and Seafood Stew with Lemongrass and Dill. All are authentic, accessible and easy to create. Filled with enchanting stories and photographs as well as an ingredient glossary and source guide, Pleasures of the Vietnamese Table is a delightful introduction to a distinctive cuisine.

Author Bio

Mai Pham was born in Vietnam and raised in both Vietnam and Thailand. Now chef and owner of the acclaimed Lemon Grass Restaurant in Sacramento, California, Mai is a food columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, a frequent contributor to the Los Angeles Times, and a regular guest chef instructor at the Culinary Institute of America. She is also an owner of the popular La Bou Bakery and Cafe group in Northern California. Her first book, The Best of Vietnamese and Thai Cooking, was published in 1996.