Vietnamese Cooking Made Easy (Paperback)

Periplus Editors

ISBN 10: 0804859817 / ISBN 13: 9780804859813

Published by Periplus Editions, Boston, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. Perfect for beginning cooks this beautifully illustrated Vietnamese cookbook provides easy-to-follow directions for quick and delicious Vietnamese dishes.Famous for its lively, fresh flavors and artfully composed meals, Vietnamese cooking is the genuine "healthy cuisine" of Asia. Abundant fresh herbs and greens, delicate soups and stir-fries, and well-seasoned grilled dishes served with rice or noodles are the mainstays of the Vietnamese table. Even the beloved snacks or desserts are often based on fresh fruits served with sweetened rice or tapioca. Rarely does any dish have added fats.Along with its delicate freshness, Vietnamese cooking is also subtle and sophisticated. It is at it's best when Vietnamese cooks strive for a balance balanced between salty, sweet, sour and hot, so no one taste outranks any other.Vietnamese Cooking Made Easy features over 50 recipes, from delicate soups and stir-fries to well-seasoned grilled foods served with rice or noodles packed with fresh herbs and spices. Stunning photography and simple step-by-step instructions make this cookbook the perfect introduction to the world of Vietnamese cuisine. From chapters introducing essential Vietnamese ingredients to sections devoted to appetizers, noodles, seafood and poultry, this handy little book features a spiral binding, making it an easy-to-use addition to your cookbook library.Easy Vietnamese recipes include:Grilled Lemongrass Chicken SataysGlass Noodle SoupFish in Caramel SauceSpicy Lemongrass Tamarind ChickenSesame Beef with Bamboo ShootsSweet Glutinous Rice with Coconut and Red BeansModern cooks will find preparing a Vietnamese meal both rewarding and relatively easy. And with the widespread popularity of Asian foods, locating ingredients is not a challenge-most supermarkets now carry such basics as fresh ginger, lemongrass and chilies. Making delicious Vietnamese food at home has never been easier! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Vietnamese Cooking Made Easy (Paperback)
• Publisher: Periplus Editions, Boston
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0804859817
• ISBN 13: 9780804859813
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Prepare fresh, flavorful Vietnamese dishes at home with over 50 easy, authentic recipes.

Vietnamese Cooking Made Easy is an accessible introduction to one of Asia's most vibrant cuisines. Featuring more than 50 recipes, from fragrant soups and noodle dishes to grilled meats, seafood and traditional desserts, it shows home cooks how to create balanced, herb-filled meals with clear step-by-step instructions.

Learn how to prepare Vietnamese favorites like Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Satays, Glass Noodle Soup, Fish in Caramel Sauce, Spicy Lemongrass Tamarind Chicken, Sesame Beef with Bamboo Shoots and Sweet Glutinous Rice with Coconut and Red Beans.

Helpful chapters introduce essential Vietnamese ingredients, herbs and cooking techniques, while beautiful photography and a convenient spiral binding make this cookbook an easy companion in the kitchen. With many ingredients now readily available in most supermarkets, making authentic Vietnamese food at home has never been easier.

About the Author

Edited by the Periplus Publishing Group, Asia's leading English-language publisher and bookseller. It includes Berkeley Books (Singapore), Periplus Bookshops (Indonesia), Periplus Publishing (Hong Kong) and Tuttle Publishing (Japan & USA).