New Flavours of the Vietnamese Table

by Mai Pham

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.
About the Author

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.

Genres: Cooking

288 pages, Paperback

First published July 3, 2008

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[Julia Cohen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Found this in my local 2nd hand bookshop. Authentic straightforward Vietnamese. A good read too with some excellent explanations of the food & how it's used or sourced. Some people may find the ingredients hard to find & alternatives aren't really offered. Good to know that Mai teaches at the CI of A. (Ie: Anthony Bourdain's alma mater).

Right now I'm trying out the pho stock (base).

[Terri · Rating 3 out of 5]

The recipes are good. But the quality of the pages and printing is a little amateur. Not inspirational at all. Good to go to when you want the clean, stripped down flavours of Vietnam.