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Vietnamese Food Any Day: Simple Recipes for True, Fresh Flavors [A Cookbook]

✍️ Nguyen, Andrea
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🏛 Ten Speed Press 📅 2019 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9780399580352

📝 Description: Vietnamese Food Any Day: Simple Recipes for True, Fresh Flavors [A Cookbook]

Delicious, fresh Vietnamese food is achievable any night of the week with this cookbook's 80 accessible, easy recipes. IACP AWARD FINALIST - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR - The Washington Post - Eater - Food52 - Epicurious - Christian Science Monitor - Library JournalDrawing on decades of experience, as well as the cooking hacks her mom adopted after fleeing from Vietnam to America, award-winning author Andrea Nguyen shows you how to use easy-to-find ingredients to create true Vietnamese flavors at home--fast. With Nguyen as your guide, there's no need to take a trip to a specialty grocer for favorites such as banh mi, rice paper rolls, and pho, as well as recipes for Honey-Glazed Pork Riblets, Chile Garlic Chicken Wings, Vibrant Turmeric Coconut Rice, and No-Churn Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream. Nguyen's tips and tricks for creating Viet food from ingredients at national supermarkets are indispensable, liberating home cooks and making everyday cooking easier.

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While this cookbook succeeds in making Vietnamese cuisine approachable for the average American kitchen, it may disappoint purists seeking rigorous adherence to traditional methods or hard-to-find specialty ingredients. It is not suited for advanced chefs looking for complex culinary theory or historical depth. Instead, it serves as a practical toolkit for beginners or intermediate cooks who prioritize convenience and flavor over authenticity. The focus on 'hacks' and easy-to-find items makes it a useful resource for quick weeknight dinners, though those expecting a deep cultural immersion might find the content somewhat superficial regarding the rich heritage of the cuisine.
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While this cookbook succeeds in making Vietnamese cuisine approachable for the average American kitchen, it may disappoint purists seeking rigorous adherence to traditional methods or hard-to-find specialty ingredients. It is not suited for advanced chefs looking for complex culinary theory or historical depth. Instead, it serves as a practical toolkit for beginners or intermediate cooks who prioritize convenience and flavor over authenticity. The focus on 'hacks' and easy-to-find items makes it a useful resource for quick weeknight dinners, though those expecting a deep cultural immersion might find the content somewhat superficial regarding the rich heritage of the cuisine.

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