Pleasures Of The Vietnamese Table

Recipes and Reminiscences from Vietnam's Best Market Kitchens, Street Cafés, and Home Cooks.

From Vietnamese markets, noodle shops, and home kitchens, chef and restauranteur Mai Pham assembles delicious recipes, all capturing the fresh, exotic flavours of this vibrant land.

Centering 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 in a western kitchen.

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. With Vietnamese restaurants opening everywhere and tourist travel to Vietnam booming, more westerners are eager to cook this unique cuisine.