Tracey Lister Livres

As any traveller to Vietnam will know, the street food is second to none in terms of its diversity, great taste and availability. Vietnam is a real foodie's destination - and nowhere is it more vibrant than among the hustle and bustle of the streets. Vietnamese Street Food gives you an insider's view of the country and features over sixty well-loved and authentic recipes, from the ever-popular pho to prawn rice paper rolls and the tangy, crunchy peanut-studded rice balls favored by snacking students. With stunning food photography of every dish and complemented by evocative location photography, Vietnamese Street Food provides an unforgettable insight into Vietnamese street food and culture that will inspire both the home chef and the armchair traveller.

Based on memorable meals eaten at street food stalls, family gatherings and countryside eateries, Made In Vietnam covers three main culinary regions of the country: the heart food of the north, dishes from the center, with its tradition of the imperial cuisine of the Hue, and the sweeter and spicier food of the tropical South. This comprehensive collection includes recipes from staple Vietnamese dishes, such as Beef Noodle Soup (Pho Bo), to lesser-known recipes, such as Eel in Caul Fat, Banana Flower Salad and Boiled Jackfruit Seeds. In addition to the recipes, Made in Vietnam also looks at aspects of the country's food history and its absorption of various culinary influences, including the extensive French influence, long-established coffee culture the casual style of dining that is so synonymous with many parts of Asia.

Real Vietnamese Cooking is a culinary voyage through this unique country. It samples the memorable meals found everywhere from street stalls, countryside eateries, bia hois and family gatherings, covering the three main culinary regions of the country: the hearty food of the cooler North with its four distinct seasons, dishes from the Centre with its tradition of the imperial cuisine from Hue, and the sweeter and spicier food from the tropical South. The recipes collected in this volume cover classic Vietnamese fare such as Beef Noodle Soup (Pho Bo), Spring Rolls (Nem) and Banana Flower Salad, as well as lesser known recipes from rural areas like Eel in Caul Fat and more unusual snacks like Boiled Jackfruit Seeds ... as well as the all-important dipping sauces, without which no Vietnamese dish would be complete