Vietnamese Home Cooking for Everyone (Quick and Easy Series) FROM THE PUBLISHER
For more than 200 years, Vietnam has been subjected to a near continuing series of foreign occupations from China, France, Japan, and America. One consequence of these occupations is the lasting influence on Vietnamese cuisine.
Among Vietnamese dishes, perhaps the best known in the West is Pho, a noodle soup. Another is the deep-fried spring roll called Nem in the north, and Cha Goi in the south. Rice is a staple food used as a side dish, or main dish when combined with other ingredients, such as beef, pork, chicken, or seafood.
Vietnamese dishes consists of many different blends of herbs and spices. Most dishes are not fiery hot, nor greasy. Seafood and vegetarian dishes like An Chay are very popular. Today, Vietnamese cuisine is gaining increased international attention due to the fact that it is quite healthy.
This book is an introduction to a new generation for a delicious journey through Vietnamese cusisine.
About the Author
Chef Andre Nguyen was born in Saigon, Vietnam. In 1987, he opened Andre's Eurasian Bistro in Bellevue, WA, which has earned many awards and much recognition over the years.
Yukiko Moriyama teaches cooking classes in Seattle and is currently a member of the International Association of Cooking Professionals.
FROM THE CRITICS
KLIATT - Shirley Reis
Each region of Vietnam has created its own unique style of cooking while continuing to use many of the same ingredients. Today Vietnamese cuisine is gaining increased international attention due to the fact that it is very healthy. Recipes include: Fish Spring Rolls, Golden Shrimp Cake, Potato Fritters, Asparagus and Corn Soup, Saigon Meat Balls, Clay Pot Rice, Vietnamese Crab Quiche and Ginger Lemonade. A special section features dipping sauces, soup stocks, and a glossary. The numerous color illustrations that accompany each recipe help to ensure successful preparation, even by novice cooks. (Quick and Easy). KLIATT Codes: JSA-Recommended for junior and senior high school students, advanced students, and adults. 2003, Kodansha, 96p. illus. index., Ages 12 to adult.
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