The Pho Cookbook by Andrea Nguyen: 9781607749585 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books (2024)

Praise

“Andrea Nguyen has done the English-speakingworld a tremendous favor with thisbook, the most authoritative guide to phoI’ve ever seen. It dispels rumors, tells truths,and thoughtfully chronicles Vietnam’s richbut underexplored soup culture. Andrea laysout the facts about pho in a way that makesyou slurp them down, and then chases thelessons with a stack of recipes that will sendyou directly to the kitchen. The marriageof purpose and passion that she’s broughtto this book is a rare thing.”
– DAVID CHANG,coauthor of Momof*cku and cofounder ofLucky Peach

“Andrea Nguyen is the world’s greatest expertin Vietnamese cooking. Her latest book is astunning and comprehensive guide to pho,that country’s most delicious food. Everythingyou ever wanted to know about pho is here:how to make it, how to eat it, its history,its regional variations—and so much more.All lovers of Asian food need to own thismost extraordinary book.”
– JAMES OSELAND,author Cradle of Flavor: Home Cooking from theSpice Islands of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore

“Andrea Nguyen is the kind of writer whodoesn’t just show you how to follow herrecipes, she also teaches you how to be abetter cook. This book is a fantastic example.You’ll learn how to make delicious pho whilealso gaining a whole new sensibility aroundan unfamiliar pantry. Buy this book. Cookfrom it. You’ll end up a far better cook thanyou were before.”
– PIM TECHAMUANVIVIT,proprietress of Kin Khao

“Nguyen’s recipes are a cook’s dream: well tested, easy to follow, and written in a friendly, conversational style. This is not unique to The Pho Cookbook; cooking from any of Nguyen’s books is like listening to an incredibly patient friend explain a recipe over the telephone.”
– Lucky Peach

“Nguyen is a master teacher when it comes Vietnam’s national dish, and in her new book sheprovides meticulously clear instructions for every imaginable variety—we recommend youcook through every chapter.”
– Food & Wine“With the same clarity and care displayed in her previous books, Nguyen guides even the nervous first-time pho navigator to slurp-worthy success.”
– NPR.org, Best Books of 2017“Great for: Pho addicts or home cooks enamored with fragrant broths and Vietnamese comfort food.”
– Bay Area News Group“For lovers of pho, the hearty and delicious Vietnamese noodle soup, this is a wonderfully approachable guide to making your own at home.”
– NPR‘s Here & Now Best Cookbooks of 2017

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Category: International Cuisine

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