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IACP AWARD FINALIST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNamed a Best Cookbook of the Year by The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Food Network, Good Housekeeping, San Francisco Chronicle, and Epicurious, this book challenges the perception of Vietnamese cooking as just beefy pho and meat-filled sandwiches. Traditional Vietnamese cooking has long embraced plants and seafood, with modest amounts of meat. In \u003cem\u003eEver-Green Vietnamese\u003c\/em\u003e, Nguyen illustrates how Vietnamese cooks use their natural resourcefulness and Buddhist traditions to highlight herbs and vegetables in flavourful, comforting recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is filled with Nguyen's brilliant advice and exceptional teaching, offering recipes for flavour-boosting condiments and sauces, such as her remarkable DIY vegan fish sauce. It includes exciting ways to enjoy tofu, along with dozens of vegetable-driven sides and mains, some even incorporating a bit of meat, with many vegetarian or vegan options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHome cooks will delight in Nguyen's innovative recipes for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFavourite snacks, like Smoky Tofu-Nori Wontons and Steamed Veggie Bao\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVietnamese classics, such as Fast Vegetarian Pho and Banh Mi with Vegan Mayonnaise and Bologna\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimple sides, including Nuoc Cham Cabbage Stir-Fry and Green Mango, Beet, and Herb Salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWholesome hacks, like Sweet Potato and Shrimp Fritters and Oven-Fried Crispy Shiitake Imperial Rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrimming with cultural context, extensive instruction, and practical cooking tips, \u003cem\u003eEver-Green Vietnamese\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect choice for those wishing to integrate plant-based Vietnamese cooking into their daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46341427364076,"sku":"9781984859853","price":68.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19122273482894.jpg?v=1743855870"},{"product_id":"cooking-thai-by-andrea-nguyen-9780593836583","title":"Cooking Thai","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough 100 stunning recipes, an award-winning chef shares her Thai culinary heritage, blending intriguing flavours, rich culture, and multi-hued stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book, like everything Pim does, is an indelible achievement. It's just the guide I needed through every major category of Thai cuisine—from snacks all the way to desserts—but it's also a lighthearted, easy-to-read narrative.\u003c\/em\u003e — Yotam Ottolenghi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter emigrating to America as an adult with a deep respect for the savours and traditions of her native country, Pim Techamuanvivit noticed assumptions around Thai cuisine being cheap or foreign. Driven to change that perception, she opened multiple Michelin-starred restaurants to celebrate the richness of Thai cuisine and her family's culinary heritage. \u003cem\u003eCooking Thai\u003c\/em\u003e presents a collection of Techamuanvivit's best recipes and breaks down traditional Thai techniques with simple dishes and cultural insights, encouraging readers to craft their own Thai culinary journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an explanation of how to source core ingredients, home cooks will be whipping up incredible meals without a hitch. 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