The Little Saigon Cookbook; Vietnamese Cuisine and Culture in Southern California's Little Saigon
by Ann Le; with photographs by Julie FayFormat: Trade Paper
Pub. Date: 2006-01-01
Publisher(s): Globe Pequot
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Summary
There's a rule followed by savvy diners looking for the ultimate in ethnic authenticity: Eat where the locals eat. The Little Saigon Cookbook takes you inside the local restaurants in Southern California's Little Saigon, the site of the largest single population of Vietnamese outside of Vietnam. Interwoven among the recipes is a detailed history of Little Saigon, with an insider's look into the second fastest growing Asian minority group in the United States. A helpful introduction to the basics of Vietnamese cooking - discussing traditional ingredients, seasonal produce, proper combinations of herbs and spices, and sauces - demystifies this wonderful cuisine so readers can create their own Vietnamese dishes, just like the locals.
Author Biography
Ann Le has lived most of her life in the area of Southern California known as Little Saigon, where her family moved in 1975 right after the fall of Saigon. She grew up eating and cooking Vietnamese food and is acquainted with many of the people and restaurant owners in the Little Saigon community. She speaks and writes Vietnamese fluently.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | |
| Dmystifying Vietnamese Food | |
| Recipes: A Drive Down Bolsa Avenue | |
| The Market: Salads | |
| The Asian Mall: Appetizers | |
| The Pho House: Noodle Soups and other Soups | |
| The Buddhist Temple: Vegetarian Dishes | |
| The Fish Market: Seafood | |
| The Lazy Susan: Meat Dishes | |
| The Bakeries: Breads and Dessert | |
| The Coffeehouse: Vietnamese Drinks | |
| Tet and the Moon Festivals: Holiday and Seasonal Dishes | |
| Menus | |
| Appendix: Sources of Ingredients; Tourism Information | |
| Index | |
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