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Vietnamese

Simple Vietnamese Food to Cook at Home
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In Vietnamese, Uyen Luu shows that Vietnamese cooking is as simple as making a bowl of pasta. You only need a good bottle of fish sauce and some enthusiasm. The book offers 80 tasty recipes, both traditional and modern twists, using ingredients you can find at your local supermarket. Explore noodle soups, salads, sharing plates, one-pot dishes, and dinner-party pieces that are easy to prepare and adapt.

Recipes like Caramelised pork belly with coconut milk and cavolo nero, Seabass, tomato & dill soup, and Avocado tossed ramen with sweetcorn and tinned tuna in sweet soy sauce & mint showcase fuss-free, delicious meals that can become a regular part of your dining.
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Ideal for home cooks eager to discover or deepen their experience with Vietnamese cuisine, including both traditional and contemporary dishes made with accessible ingredients.

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80 easy and tasty recipes for this popular cuisine that can be made at home.

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In Vietnamese, Uyen Luu demonstrates that Vietnamese food is just as easy to whip up as a bowl of pasta – all you need is a good bottle of fish sauce and a little enthusiasm! She shares 80 of her tastiest recipes – some traditional, some with a modern twist – using ingredients that are available at your local supermarket.

Recipes include noodle soups, salads, family-style sharing plates, one-pot wonders, and dinner-party showstoppers, which are all easy to prepare, adapt, and enjoy. The recipes are impressive yet simple: try the Caramelised pork belly with coconut milk and cavolo nero, Seabass, tomato & dill soup, or Avocado tossed ramen with sweetcorn and tinned tuna in sweet soy sauce & mint.

Vietnamese is filled with fuss-free, delicious recipes that are quick to prepare and will have you eating Vietnamese meals on a regular basis.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

A cracker of a book from a quietly brilliant cook. The Financial Times

A celebration of modern Vietnamese food. Time Out

'Balance is key to Vietnamese food,' says Uyen. Her recipes achieve this repeatedly, reflecting the love of fresh herbs and Vietnam's French colonial history. Waitrose Weekend

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784884239

Publisher: Hardie Grant Books (UK)

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hardie Grant Books (UK)

Illustration: Full colour photography throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 199.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 958g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Uyen Luu is a food photographer and food stylist by day, and her work has been widely covered by mainstream press. She has been running a Vietnamese supper club since 2009, and also runs cooking classes. Uyen grew up in Hackney, London since her family moved there in the 80s as refugees.This is her second book.

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