Published by Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.
Copyright © 2009 Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.
All rights reserved. The publisher wishes to thank the following for the use of their tableware: TARA home, Singapore, pages 28 (plate), 31 (bowl) and 59 (bowls).
ISBN: 978-1-4629-1533-0 (ebook)
Printed in Singapore
1308CP
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10 9 8 7 6 5
Distributors
Asia Pacific: Berkeley Books Pte Ltd,
61 Tai Seng Avenue, #02-12,
Singapore 534167
Tel (65) 6280 1330; Fax (65) 6280 6290.
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Indonesia: PT Java Books Indonesia,
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Photography: Edmond Ho
Food Styling: Christopher Tan
Recipe Tester: Angie Tan
Design: Periplus Design Team
Nongkran Daks and Alexandra Greeley
Vietnamese cooking is famous for its fresh flavors and artfully composed meals—it is the true "light cuisine" of Asia. Delicate soups and stir-fries, and well-seasoned grilled foods served with rice or noodles are packed with fresh herbs and spices. Stunning photography and simple step-by-step instructions make Homestyle Vietnamese Cooking the perfect introduction to the world of Vietnamese cuisine. This book is the perfect guide to preparing delicious Vietnamese dishes like Spring Rolls, Hanoi Beef Noodle Soup and Black Pepper Sauce Crabs.
P E R I P L U S E D I T I O N S
Singapore • Hong Kong • Indonesia
Contents
Basic Recipes
Caramel Sauce
Crispy Fried Shallots
Chicken Stock
Fish Sauce Dip (Nuoc Cham)
Peanut Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Leo)
Roasted Rice Powder
Appetizers, Salads and Snacks
Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Satays
Pork and Prawn Crêpes (Bahn Xeo)
Pickled Bean Sprouts and Carrot
Green Papaya Salad
Fresh Vietnamese Salad Rolls (Goi Guon)
Classic Pork and Crabmeat Spring Rolls (Cha Gio)
Seasoned Prawn on a Sugar Cane Stick (Chao Tom)
Shredded Chicken and Cabbage Salad
Grilled Leaf-wrapped Beef Rolls (Bo La Lot)
Tangy Prawn Salad with Carrot, Cucumber and Mint Leaves
Barbecued Lemongrass Beef Salad
Crabmeat Omelete
Noodles and Soups
Glass Noodle Soup
Hanoi Beef Noodle Soup (Pho Bo)
Chicken Noodle Soup
Noodles with Beef and Vegetables
Hot and Sour Soup with Prawns and Pineapple
Rice
Fried Rice with Prawns
Seafood
Fish in Caramel Sauce
Fried Fish with Lemongrass
Fish Sauteed with Dill and Tomatoes
Stir-fried Fish with Mushrooms and Ginger
Stir-fried Garlic Prawns
Black Pepper Sauce Crabs
Caramel Chicken Wings
Meat and Poultry
Grilled Lemongrass Spareribs
Grilled Meatballs with Peanut Sauce
Hearty Beef Stew with Vegetables
Sesame Beef with Bamboo Shoot
Barbecued Pork Skewers
Pork Stew with Bean Curd and Hard-boiled Eggs
Desserts
Bananas in Coconut Milk
Caramel Custard
Tapioca Pearls with Cantaloupe
