The ultimate celebration of Vietnamese cuisine, featuring 445 beloved traditional dishes from the country's family kitchens. More than just phở and bánh mì, Vietnamese cuisine is a rich and diverse web of flavors, techniques, and customs.

'Vietnam: The Cookbook' is a definitive exploration of this vibrant cuisine, with over 400 authentic homemade recipes – each faithfully captured, strictly tested, and presented with clear, step-by-step instructions. The recipes are organized by their method and style of preparation, including appetizers, snacks, salads, sandwiches, grilled dishes, fried foods, wraps and rolls, hot soups, pasta, rice, broths, desserts, as well as pickles, sauces, and other essential kitchen staples.

The dishes include well-known favorites like Summer Rolls and Roast Pork with Vermicelli, alongside lesser-known gems such as Chicken Banana Salad, Savory Sticky Rice, and Snails with Crispy Rice, Coconut with Pandan, and Baked Sugarcane Cake.

Author Anaïs Ca Dao van Manen traveled across the country, from the busy streets of Hanoi to the highlands of Hà Giang, to learn from local chefs, discover unique ingredients, and master classic techniques. Each dish in 'Vietnam: The Cookbook' is enriched with her firsthand experience, deep respect for tradition, and love for Vietnamese cuisine.

Beautifully illustrated with stunning photography taken at the location of the recipes, this extensive, authentic collection of recipes invites home chefs worldwide to experience the culture of Vietnamese cuisine.