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Vietnamese Cookbook

Traditional Vietnamese

Recipes Made Easy

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An entrancing country full of natural beauty and cultural diversity, Vietnam lies on the Indochina Peninsula. Vietnamese cuisine is just fascinating as its cultural and natural history. Each dish is unique and simple, yet distinctively flavored. Spices, herbs, vegetables, seafood, and meat are readily available in this fertile region. Much like other South East Asian countries, rice is present as a staple in almost every meal. Additionally, noodles are also ever present in a typical Vietnamese day.

Vietnamese cuisine has been gaining in popularity, and it is not without reason. Each dish is appetizing to both taste and to look at, as it is the result of the philosophy on balance. Every single dish is a uniquely beautiful combination of five tastes, senses, fragrances, and colors. This balance is what has kept Vietnamese dishes refreshing and enjoyable for centuries.

The Vietnamese diet is also one of the healthiest in the world. Abundant use of fresh vegetables, rice, legumes, and herbs combined with very little use of oil make the cuisine light and nutritious. Both appealing to all five senses and healthy, it is not hard to see why Vietnamese cuisine is popular globally.

Much like in any other country, Vietnams cuisine develops as a reflection to the nations history and geography. As a former colony of China and France, Vietnamese cuisine has a strong influence of Chinese and French cuisine. Ingredients, cooking techniques, and flavor profile from both countries are blended with local traditions and taste. Each region of Vietnam also has their own unique takes on dishes, adapted to fresh local ingredients. The diversity of Vietnamese food is perhaps what makes it refreshing and tasty.

D electable and beautifully balanced, Vietnamese cuisine is sure to keep you wanting for more. From refreshingly indulgent soup to delicious noodles dishes and sweet traditional cakes, Vietnamese food can always find a way to brighten up your days!

Grow your love of food and Vietnamese cuisine by making them yourself. Let this cookbook guide you on your journey to the wonderful world of Vietnamese cuisine. With numerous unique recipes, treat your taste buds to a vast array of different textures, aromas, and most importantly, flavors. This cookbook encompasses every meal of the day, starting from breakfast to dinner and dessert, to help you fill your days with Vietnamese goodness. Each recipe is flavorful yet simple with easy-to-follow instructions. So, dont worry if you are a beginner, with this cookbook you will be able to make delicious Vietnamese food in no time.

What are you waiting for? Get your ingredients and cooking tools; let us start this journey to get to know traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

Chapter one: Vietnamese Breakfasts Recipes

Xi Vo

Xi v is a sweet, simple breakfast consisting of glutinous rice, coated with mung beans. Sticky rice has shorter grains, and contains more carbohydrates. This creates a unique consistency thats immensely satisfying.

Ingredients:

3 cups sticky rice

3 cups split mung beans

3 teaspoons sugar

2 teaspoons salt

For the sweet, sesame sauce:

4 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons sesame seeds

PROCEDURE:

1. Soak the sticky rice and mung beans in separate bowls for 4 hours.

1. Drain the mung beans well. Steam for 20 minutes, or until cooked through, then mash.

1. Drain the sticky rice well.

1. In a large bowl, combine sticky rice and mung beans. Season with salt and mix until incorporated thoroughly.
2. Steam the mixture until the rice is partially cooked around 15 minutes.

1. Remove from heat and add sugar. Toss the mixture carefully, taking care not to destroy the grains.

1. Bring back to the heat and steam until fully cooked through. Youll know its done when the grains are clear

and separated they shouldnt stick together. The rice should be tender, not mushy, and taste slightly sweet.

1. While waiting for the rice to cook, start preparing the sesame sugar. Roast the sesame seeds on a dry pan on medium high heat. It should take 30 seconds to 1 minute.

1. Using a mortar and pestle, pound the roasted sesame seeds to release its fragrance. Add the sugar and salt. Mix thoroughly.

1. The rice can be served by itself. If you prefer your Xi v sweet, add a sprinkling of sesame sugar.

Serves : 8

Cho g

Cho g is a hearty chicken congee or rice porridge. Highly nutritious and filling, its perfect for cold, rainy mornings. For this recipe, you can substitute the poultry seasoning with a custom spice/herb blend of your own to give it a unique taste.

Ingredients:

3 cups water

cup glutinous rice

1 cup long grain rice